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Time to accept that Hong Kong's golf club housing plan is a swing and a miss


Published on 2024-12-08 06:00:39 - MSN
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  • A court ruling that found the EIA for the project was riddled with errors and breaches of the law may turn out to be a blessing in disguise Of all the places to build 12,000 public flats, Hong Kong's oldest golf course,

The article from MSN discusses the Hong Kong government's plan to convert part of the Fanling golf course into public housing, which has met with significant opposition and skepticism. Despite the government's intention to address the city's acute housing shortage by building 12,000 public housing units on the site, critics argue that the plan is impractical due to the high costs and logistical challenges involved in transforming a golf course into residential land. The article highlights the resistance from golf enthusiasts, local residents, and environmentalists who are concerned about the loss of green space and the impact on local wildlife. Furthermore, the plan has been criticized for its lack of transparency and the potential for legal challenges, suggesting that the initiative might be more of a political gesture than a feasible solution to the housing crisis. The overall sentiment is that the government's approach might be a "swing and a miss," indicating a well-intentioned but poorly executed strategy.

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