Tin Ching Estate (Chinese: 天晴邨) is a public housing estate in Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong, near Light Rail Tin Yuet stop.[3] It is divided into two phases and consists of seven residential buildings completed in 2008 and 2010 respectively.[4][5]
| Tin Ching Estate | |
|---|---|
 Tin Ching Estate Phase 1 | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Tin Kwai Road, Tin Shui Wai New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°27′48″N 114°00′11″E / 22.4634577°N 114.0030156°E |
| Status | Completed |
| Category | Public rental housing |
| Population | 15,884[1] (2016) |
| No. of blocks | 7[2] |
| No. of units | 3,800[2] |
| Construction | |
| Constructed | 2008 |
| Authority | Hong Kong Housing Authority |
Background
editThe first and second phases of Tin Ching Estate were occupied on 10 July 2008, while the third phase was occupied on 1 April 2010. In particular, Blocks 1 and 2 (Ching Choi House, Ching Wan House) belong to the second phase, and Blocks 3 and 4 (Ching Pik House, Ching Hoi House) belong to the first phase.[6]
Since the first and second phases in Area 103 were occupied at the same time, the third phase in Area 104 was occupied nearly two years later. Therefore, many people in the district mistakenly believed that the estate was divided into two phases. The first and second phases are the same as the first phase.[6]
Houses
edit| Name[2] | Chinese name | Building type | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ching Choi House | 晴彩樓 | Non-standard | 2008 |
| Ching Wan House | 晴雲樓 | ||
| Ching Pik House | 晴碧樓 | ||
| Ching Hoi House | 晴海樓 | ||
| Ancillary Facilities Block | 服務設施大樓 | ||
| Ching Hei House | 晴喜樓 | 2010 | |
| Ching Moon House | 晴滿樓 | ||
| Ching Yuet House | 晴悅樓 |
Facilities
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Amenity and community building
editThe Tin Ching Amenity and Community Building is a six-storey complex that houses a number of non-governmental organisations providing a range of community and social welfare services. It is also home to the Yuen Long Job Centre of the Labour Department.[7]
The building, which has a gross floor area of around 9,500 square metres, was built on a site originally intended to be an open-air car park. It was constructed by the Housing Authority in response to requests from several social organisations for more operational space in Tin Shui Wai.[8]
Commercial centre
editTin Ching Estate is served by the Tin Ching Shopping Centre, which is located at the junction of Tin Wah and Tin Kwai roads. The single-storey retail centre opened in 2008 and has eight shops including a supermarket.[9] The shopping centre has a lettable area of 1,407 square metres and is owned and managed by the Housing Authority.[10]
Community hall
editTin Ching Community Hall is located next to Tin Yuet stop of the light rail. Operated by the Yuen Long District Office, the hall serves as a venue for performances, sports, and community events.
Demographics
editAccording to the 2016 by-census, Tin Ching Estate had a population of 15,884. The median age was 39.8 and the majority of residents (97.3 per cent) were of Chinese ethnicity. The average household size was 2.6 people. The median monthly household income of all households (i.e. including both economically active and inactive households) was HK$16,500.[1]
Politics
editTin Ching Estate is located in Ching King constituency of the Yuen Long District Council.[11] It is currently represented by Kwok Man-ho, who was elected in the 2019 elections.[12]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Major Housing Estates". 2016 Population By-census. Census and Statistics Department. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "Housing Authority Property Location and Profile | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department". Hong Kong Housing Authority. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Tin Wing Stop & Tin Yuet Stop" (PDF). MTR Corporation. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Yuen Long District" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Caritas Integrated Family Service Centre – Tin Shui Wai" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ a b "STH visits Ching Ho Estate and Tin Ching Estate (with photos)". Hong Kong Government. 3 August 2009. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Yuen Long Job Centre". Government Telephone Directory. Hong Kong Government. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Housing Authority to expedite construction and maintenance projects (with photos)". Hong Kong Government. 15 December 2008.
- ^ "Tin Ching Shopping Centre". Hong Kong Housing Authority. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Director of Audit's Report No. 56" (PDF). Audit Commission. March 2011.
- ^ "Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (Yuen Long District)" (PDF). Electoral Affairs Commission. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Yuen Long District Council - Yuen Long DC Members". District Council. Retrieved 14 June 2021.