Invitation for Expression of Interest Lai Chi Kok Road / Kweilin Street and Yee Kuk Street project

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) tomorrow (Tuesday) will invite interested parties to submit Expressions of Interest for the joint development of the Lai Chi Kok Road / Kweilin Street and Yee Kuk Street project (Project) in Sham Shui Po.

The project comprises two adjacent sites at Lai Chi Kok Road / Kweilin Street and Yee Kuk Street of about 36,000 square feet.  The URA's  proposal is to redevelop the sites to provide about 390 residential units, including some 60 flats with elderly-friendly facilities.  Besides, some 4,100 square feet of floor area for  Non-Government Organisations specialising preferably in services for senior citizens, 50,000 square feet of commercial floor area and 6,200 square feet of public open space will also be provided in the project.

Parties interested in the development of the Project in Sham Shui Po are requested to indicate their development experience and financial capability to undertake the development in accordance with the requirements and criteria set by URA.

Submissions should be made to the URA Headquarters at 10/F, Low Block, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queen's Road Central, by 5 pm on 7 December 2009.

A tender review panel under the URA Board will shortlist qualified companies and invite them to submit tenders for the joint development later.

(ENDS)