A CENTRE for Filipino domestic workers, planned for Wharf Road, North Point, has been given grudging support by residents following major concessions by the Government.
The centre, scheduled to open at Po Leung Kuk Lee Mo Fan Memorial School on May 28, has drawn opposition from some residents who fear Sunday activities at the school will attract hordes of people to their neighbourhood, along with noise, litter and hawkers.
These concerns have been addressed following a meeting last week between the Wharf Road residents' group and the Deputy Director of Home Affairs, Philip Chok Kin-fun.
The Government has agreed to limit the number of domestic helpers at the Sunday activities to 100 - originally the maximum was to have been 300.
In other concessions to the residents, the centre will open one Sunday a month.
Government staff will ensure there are no hawkers or littering, tickets must be obtained in advance and outdoor activities are prohibited.
Spokesman for the residents Jackson Au said the new conditions were welcome, but there were still reservations.