Mei Lam Estate
Encyclopedia
Mei Lam Estate is a public housing estate
in Tai Wai
, Sha Tin
, New Territories
, Hong Kong
, located along Shing Mun River Channel and near Mei Chung Court, May Shing Court and Shing Mun Tunnel.
The estate consists of 4 residential buildings, a shopping centre and a sports centre. It is divided into 3 phases. Phase 1 (Mei Fung House, Mei Yeung House, Mei Tao House and Mei Lam Shopping Centre) are located at the south side of Shing Mun River Channel, while Phase 2 (Mei Wai House) and Phase 3 (Mei Lam Sports Centre) are located at the north side. The two sides are connected by a footbridge
. The estate comprises a total 4,100 rental flats, of sizes ranging from 10.8 m2 to 64.7 m2. The authorized population was 11,400 as at end December 2007.
Mei Lam Estate Phase 1 and Mei Lam Sports Centre won the Certificate of Merit and the Silver Medal of HKIA
in 1982 and 1987 respectively.
Public housing in Hong Kong
Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing...
in Tai Wai
Tai Wai
Tai Wai is an area in the New Territories of Hong Kong, located between Sha Tin New Town and the Lion Rock. It is the largest part of the Sha Tin District....
, Sha Tin
Sha Tin
Sha Tin, also spelled Shatin, is an area around the Shing Mun River in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of the Sha Tin District.-Geography:...
, New Territories
New Territories
New Territories is one of the three main regions of Hong Kong, alongside Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. It makes up 86.2% of Hong Kong's territory. Historically, it is the region described in The Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, located along Shing Mun River Channel and near Mei Chung Court, May Shing Court and Shing Mun Tunnel.
The estate consists of 4 residential buildings, a shopping centre and a sports centre. It is divided into 3 phases. Phase 1 (Mei Fung House, Mei Yeung House, Mei Tao House and Mei Lam Shopping Centre) are located at the south side of Shing Mun River Channel, while Phase 2 (Mei Wai House) and Phase 3 (Mei Lam Sports Centre) are located at the north side. The two sides are connected by a footbridge
Footbridge
A footbridge or pedestrian bridge is a bridge designed for pedestrians and in some cases cyclists, animal traffic and horse riders, rather than vehicular traffic. Footbridges complement the landscape and can be used decoratively to visually link two distinct areas or to signal a transaction...
. The estate comprises a total 4,100 rental flats, of sizes ranging from 10.8 m2 to 64.7 m2. The authorized population was 11,400 as at end December 2007.
Mei Lam Estate Phase 1 and Mei Lam Sports Centre won the Certificate of Merit and the Silver Medal of HKIA
Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Hong Kong Institute of Architects is a professional body for architects in Hong Kong with approximately 1500 full members ,300 associates members and graduate members...
in 1982 and 1987 respectively.
Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Mei Fung House (美楓樓) | Double I | 1981 |
| Mei Yeung House (美楊樓) | Old Slab Old Slab Old Slab is a design of residential block of Hong Kong public housing estate. The building of this type consists of one or more elongated rectangular blocks, joining end by end.... |
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| Mei Tao House (美桃樓) | Triple H | 1982 |
| Mei Wai House (美槐樓) | Trident 1 | 1985 |
May Shing Court
May Shing Court is an estate located near Mei Lam Estate and Mei Chung Court. It has 3 residential blocks completed in 1984 and 1985 respectively.Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Kwai Shing House | Windwill | 1984 |
| Yat Shing House | Trident 2 | 1985 |
| Fai Shing House | ||
Mei Chung Court
Mei Chung Court is located near Mei Lam Estate. It has 6 residential blocks completed in 1996.Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Fu Chung House | NCB | 1996 |
| Lai Chung House | ||
| Hing Chung House | ||
| Shing Chung House | ||
| Hong Chung House | ||
| Lok Chung House | ||
Transport
Access to Mei Lam Estate by public transportation:- MTRMTRMass Transit Railway is the rapid transit railway system in Hong Kong. Originally opened in 1979, the system now includes 211.6 km of rail with 155 stations, including 86 railway stations and 69 light rail stops...
: Tai Wai Station - 283 (KMBKowloon Motor BusThe Kowloon Motor Bus Company Limited , a company of the Transport International Holdings Limited, is the largest franchised bus operators in Hong Kong, and one of the largest privately owned public bus operators in the world...
) - Sha Tin Central <-> Mei Chung Court (Circular) (every 8-10 mins.) - 40X (KMB) - Kwai Chung Estate <-> Wu Kai Sha Station (every 6-15 mins.)
- 72 (KMB) - Tai Wo <-> Cheung Sha Wan (every 13-30 mins.)
- 80 (KMB) - Kwun Tong Ferry <-> Mei Lam (every 5-15 mins.)
- 81 (KMB) - Jordan (Wui Cheung Road) <-> Wo Che (every 6-13 mins.)
- 80K (KMB) - Yu Chui Court <-> Sun Chui (every 8-14 mins.)
- 88K (KMB) - Royal Ascot <-> Hin Keng (every 7-14 mins.)
- 86B (KMB) - Mei Foo <-> Hin Keng (every 13-20 mins.)
- 85 (KMB) - Kowloon City Ferry <-> Fo Tan (Shan Mei St.) (every 10-15 mins.)
- 63A (MinibusPublic light busA Public light bus is a common public mode of transport in Hong Kong. It mainly serves the area that standard Hong Kong bus lines cannot reach as efficiently. It is also colloquially known as a minibus or a van, defined as a kind of share taxi....
) - Tai Wai Station (Tsuen Nam Rd) <-> Mei Chung Court (every 7-15 mins.) - 63B (Minibus) - Tai Wai Station (Tsuen Nam Rd) <-> Granville Garden (every 7-15 mins.)