Endeavour for CommunityOthers
In an effort to enhance the quality of life of elderly people in Hong Kong, with the donation of Lee Shau Kee Foundation, a 100,000 sq. ft. piece of land previously held by the Group in Lam Tei, Tuen Mun was developed by Pok Oi Hospital as the city’s largest senior care home. The building will provide over 1,400 residential care places, along with an array of amenities and services. A groundbreaking ceremony in September 2023 marked the commencement of construction of the building.
This project aims to foster a nurturing atmosphere that radiates positivity, ensuring a comfortable and secure living space that uplifts the quality of life for its senior residents. Embracing a “CARE” design philosophy, the project integrates a suite of thoughtful features:
Comprising of a care building and a nursing building, the project will offer accommodation, meals, and basic medical care for seniors who suffer from poor health or require assistance with activities of daily living. In addition to a vast landscaped park, the complex will feature a roof garden and activity spaces designed to encourage socializing and recreational activities. The project will also provide an array of services, allowing residents to receive Transitional housing projects The Group firmly believes in a collaborative approach to eliminate subdivided units and improve living standards for lowincome families in Hong Kong. Henderson Land is the first developer in Hong Kong to support the HKSAR Government’s transitional housing initiatives. As part of the initiative, the Group has offered land and temporary vacant units in both urban areas and the New Territories to relieve the pressure on those with urgent housing needs. Kong Ha Wai transitional housing project Being the largest of its kind in Hong Kong, the project was completed in 2023. After a year of moving in, the project, along with a full suite of amenities and community services including a supermarket, clinics and canteens, has transformed into a well-developed community which greatly enhanced the residents’ quality of life, bringing them increased satisfaction and joy. Building a sense of connection and belonging among the residents is equally important to us. During the year, we have supported and facilitated various activities for the residents, including a Mid-Autumn Festival carnival and a Children’s Flour Dough Workshop for the children. comprehensive, one-stop diagnostic and nursing care without the need to leave the premises, which includes a dental clinic, a Chinese medicine clinic, a pharmacy, and a physiotherapy centre. The project is expected to be completed in 2026, and it is scheduled to begin operations in 2027.
Dr Lee Ka Shing, Martin, Chairman of the Group, commented: “Dr Lee Shau Kee and Henderson Land share a longstanding commitment to addressing the diverse needs of our society. To offer our elders who have dedicated themselves to Hong Kong a place where they can spend their golden years in comfort and fulfillment, we donated this land plot to build a residential care home for them. I’m glad to see that the project has reached a new milestone, and I hope all future senior residents will be able to maintain their vitality and wellbeing here upon its completion”.