Wellness-Oriented Design Fosters Physical and Mental Health
Bursary Promote Diverse Development Opportunities
Transitional housing project ‘Wellness Lodge’ located at Castle Peak Road – Tsing Lung Tau, Tsuen Wan is funded by the Government under the ‘Funding Scheme to Support Transitional Housing Projects by Non-government Organisations’. Under the leadership of the Housing Bureau, the project was launched with support from Sino Group and the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation with the leasing of the land at Tsing Lung Tau to the operating organisation Pumen Foundation Limited, at a nominal rent and the provision of subsidies for its construction and operation. ‘Wellness Lodge’ also offers various facilities that integrate elements to promote physical and mental wellness, as well as bursaries to children of residents to foster diverse development opportunities. The first batch of residents progressively moved in since January this year. Today, Mr. Lee Yuet-man, MH, Chairman of Pumen Foundation accompanied Ms. Winnie Ho, JP, Secretary for Housing, and Ms. Nikki Ng, Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation, to visit residents and tour the facilities, including the multi-functional activity room incorporating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) elements and the farming area that is a part of Sino Group’s integrated green community project ‘Farm Together’.
Ms. Winnie Ho, JP, Secretary for Housing said, ‘In recent years, the Government has been actively promoting the enhancement of living conditions to uplift the well-being of public housing residents, and has visited different districts to understand residents’ needs and expectations in the hope of enhancing their sense of well-being in the areas of living, design and neighbourhood. I am delighted to visit Wellness Lodge today and interact with residents. The project emphasises the physical and mental well-being of the residents in its environment and design. The serene surroundings, green living elements, inclusive facilities, unique shared spaces, and activities all enhance residents’ quality of life. They encourage mutual communication among residents and foster relationships within the neighbourhood, paving the way for a journey towards a happy community for residents.’
Mr. Daryl Ng, SBS, JP, Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation said, ‘Wellness Lodge embodies the project’s vision of enhancing the living environment for 2 underprivileged families while caring for their physical and mental well-being. It aims to provide resident families and their children with the opportunity to experience a healthy and happy life. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Government for initiating this policy that provides support to underprivileged families with urgent housing needs. We also appreciate the leadership of the Task Force on Transitional Housing under the Housing Bureau and the collaborative effort of our partners, Pumen Foundation, and the project team, in bringing this meaningful project to fruition.’
Mr. Leung Che-cheung, SBS, BBS, MH, JP, President of Pumen Foundation said ‘Transitional housing endeavours to enhance the living environment and quality of life of those in need. Wellness Lodge is a beautifully landscaped project that emphasises wellbeing and the environment while also striving to address the needs of resident families to the best of our ability.’ Mr. Lee Yuet-man, MH, Chairman of Pumen Foundation said, ‘We are very grateful to the Housing Bureau and the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation for the funding subsidy for construction and continuing operations, to Sino Group for providing the seaside land at a nominal rent and for the invaluable assistance of its professional teams, to the Housing Bureau for their facilitation, and to other government departments and local organisations for their support. Only with such concerted effort are we able to advance the project efficiently and deliver essential services to families in need, alleviating their urgent housing needs and cultivating a harmonious neighbourhood where residents can improve their lives in various aspects.’
‘Wellness Lodge’ is located at a seaside lot in Tsing Lung Tau, Castle Peak Road, with a site area of approximately 19,000 sq. ft., enjoying panoramic views of the Kap Shui Mun Bridge and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The project commenced phased occupancy in January 2024, accommodating eligible families and initiating its services. Built using modular integrated construction (MiC), the three-storey project provides 85 units ranging from 125 to 190 sq. ft. suitable for one to three-person families. Each unit comprises an open kitchen, a private bathroom, and a living and dining room equipped with an air conditioner, washing machine, water heater, exhaust fan and induction cooker.
The ‘Wellness Lodge’ provides a wide range of green facilities and services promoting physical and mental well-being. These include a multi-functional activity room integrating STEAM elements, a planting area under the ‘Farm Together’ project, and free Wi-Fi network services. Volunteers from ‘Sino Caring Friends’ will also visit resident families to offer care and support. Moreover, children of resident families are eligible for an additional HK$5,000 bursary per child per academic year to encourage the exploration of talents beyond academics.
