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September 14, 2026
Northern Metropolis to Deliver 150,000 Public Housing Units in Next Decade

Kwu Tung North New Development Area Taking Shape – 12,000 Units to Be Completed This Year and Next


Housing Supply and Technology Application
The Northern Metropolis is entering its harvest period, with 150,000 public housing units to be delivered over the next decade, of which the Kwu Tung area accounts for 30,000 units. The Kwu Tung North New Development Area can accommodate approximately 50,000 public and private housing units, with 12,000 units slated for completion and occupancy over the next two years.
    The first phase of Kwu Chun Estate is expected to commence handover by the end of this year. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin noted that the Northern Metropolis's vast footprint makes it an ideal testing ground for innovative technology. The government plans to pilot Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) methods and associated transport solutions in public housing projects, alongside introducing smart estate management systems covering areas such as cleaning, security, and maintenance, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency.


 

Construction Progress and Support Facilities
As the first new development area in the Northern Metropolis to enter the construction phase, Kwu Tung North is progressing steadily. The East Rail line's Kwu Tung station is expected to open next year. The first government joint-user complex and joint-user office building are projected for phased completion by end-2029, while the Kwu Tung North core exhibition hall will open in the first half of next year. The area has also reserved land for a museum showcasing national achievements and an international-standard competition swimming pool, with supporting amenities gradually taking shape.
 
 
Heritage Conservation and Urban-Rural Integration
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho emphasised that Northern Metropolis development places equal weight on ecological conservation and heritage revitalisation. The area contains over 380 monuments and graded historic buildings.
    The government has injected an additional HK$1 billion into the conservation fund and plans to establish a HK$200 million "Northern Metropolis Urban-Rural Integration Fund Pilot Scheme" to encourage organisations to apply for funding to promote projects with cultural, historical, or tourism value. Revitalisation projects for historic buildings such as the Ho Tung Lau Maternity Home are already underway, reflecting the dual focus on development and conservation.
 
 
 
Development Prospects and Professional Opportunities
The Northern Metropolis plan reserves approximately 5.8 hectares of land for research and development purposes, and designates a "Trade and Technology Park" land cluster of around 9 hectares, providing approximately 53,100 new job opportunities.
    For construction and property development professionals, the area's substantial housing supply, infrastructure projects, and industrial land development, coupled with the adoption of smart construction technologies, will generate abundant opportunities in engineering, design, and project management—developments well worth close attention. (Reported by Building.hk)