The waiting time for a public housing flat has reached 4.5 years, well above the three-year pledge made by Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying. Photo: Nora Tam The waiting time for a public housing flat has reached 4.5 years, well above the three-year pledge made by Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying. Photo: Nora Tam
The waiting time for a public housing flat has reached 4.5 years, well above the three-year pledge made by Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong /  Hong Kong economy

Building delays take toll on Hong Kong public housing target

Setback for government’s 10-year plan after it runs into unforeseen problems at several projects involving about 20,000 flats

Topic |   Hong Kong housing
Shirley ZhaoOlga Wong
Shirley Zhao  and Olga Wong

Updated: 8:46pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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The waiting time for a public housing flat has reached 4.5 years, well above the three-year pledge made by Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying. Photo: Nora Tam The waiting time for a public housing flat has reached 4.5 years, well above the three-year pledge made by Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying. Photo: Nora Tam
The waiting time for a public housing flat has reached 4.5 years, well above the three-year pledge made by Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying. Photo: Nora Tam
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