In an attempt to get urban renewal projects finally off the ground, Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On said yesterday the government would build temporary housing for affected residents when the urban renewal projects are being implemented.
Chui also said the government would draft a series of bills to support the city’s urban renewal projects such as reducing certain types of taxes to encourage residents to reconstruct their old buildings
The chief executive made the announcement during yesterday’s Q&A session in the legislature.
Lawmaker-cum-civic leader Si Ka Lon speaks during yesterday’s Q&A session in the legislature’s hemicycle. Photo: Iong Tat Choi
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