Factory building in Kowloon Bay to be transformed into 2,200 public housing flats

Yip On Factory Estate in Kowloon Bay will be redeveloped into four public housing blocks providing 2,200 units.

The factory building is one of four to be demolished, according to an earlier Housing Authority announcement. The others are Sui Fai Factory Estate in Fo Tan, Wang Cheong Factory Estate in Cheung Sha Wan and Kwai On Factory Estate in Kwai Chung.

Yip On Factory Estate is near Kowloon Bay Station and covers an area of about 1.5 hectares. 
 
According to a document sent to district councilors, the authority plans to convert the building into four residential buildings with a total gross floor area of 135,000 square meters, which is expected to provide about 2,200 units and accommodate about 6,000 people. 

Construction is expected to commence in 2023.

The redeveloped estate will include a kindergarten and six social welfare facilities, including an office of Neighborhood Elderly Centre, a daycare center for the elderly, an integrated home care service team, a pre-school rehabilitation service center, hostel for those with intellectual disabilities, and a hostel which accommodates to those recovering from mental health issues.  

Recreational facilities such as green leisure facilities, badminton courts and children playground are also included.

The authority also plans to redevelop the Sui Fai Factory Estate into two public housing blocks, providing 1,360 units and accommodating 3,700 people.