Successful Applications of the 7th Round Urban Renewal Heritage Preservation and District Revitalisation Funding Scheme
The Urban Renewal Fund (URF) announced today (2 July 2026) that the URF Board of Directors approved the following two projects under the 7th Round “Urban Renewal Heritage Preservation and District Revitalisation Funding Scheme” at its 89th Board Meeting held on 31 March 2026. Both projects commence on 2 July 2026:
Approved Project 1
Project Name: Rejuvenating Cheung Sha Wan Together
Project Organiser: Hong Kong Community Experience Limited
Funding Period: 12 months
Approved Funding Amount: HK$1,500,000
Expected Impact:
- By integrating innovative streetscape design and spatial utilisation, inject new vitality into the traditional district of Cheung Sha Wan, creating a forward-looking blueprint for community revitalisation.
- Strengthen connections and collaboration among residents, local merchants, and stakeholders, building a robust community network, a strong sense of belonging, and a spirit of mutual support.
- By revitalising and connecting distinctive streets and back alleys, effectively attract foot traffic, boost the economic viability of local businesses, and achieve sustainable district development.
Approved Project 2
Project Name: Shau Kei Wan: Traces of the Sea
Project Organiser: SOTI Design Studio Limited
Funding Period: 18 months
Approved Funding Amount: About HK$1,700,000
Expected Impact:
- Through public art, murals, and signage for the heritage trail, the local cultural context of “temples, fishing, and coastline” in Shau Kei Wan will be re-presented, enabling residents and visitors to appreciate, in their daily street environments, the connections between the historical coastline, fishermen’s livelihoods, and temple worship practices. No fewer than 1,800,000 participants are expected.
- About 17 intangible cultural heritage education and community cultural events, including school workshops, oral history sharing sessions with the elderly, community guided tours, film screenings, and exhibitions. These events are expected to benefit no fewer than 2,000 participants, fostering intergenerational exchange and community identity.
The Urban Renewal Fund (URF) announced today (12 June 2026) that the contract for providing Urban Renewal Social Service Team (URSST) service for the period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028 (“New Service”) has been awarded under two tender packages as follows:
- Package 1 : Yau Tsim Mong—Sai Yee Street / Flower Market Road (YTM-013), Kowloon City—Ma Tau Wai Road / Lok Shan Road (KC-020) and Hong Kong Island—Queen’s Road West / Kwai Heung Street (C&W-007), awarded to The Salvation Army (SA);
- Package 2: Kowloon City—Kau Pui Lung Road / Chi Kiang Street (CBS-2:KC) and Ming Lun Street / Ma Tau Kok Road (KC-018), awarded to Hong Kong Lutheran Social Services (HKLSS).
The total recommended tender sum for the two packages is HK$16,059,564 (approximately HK$16 million).
On 9 March 2026, the URF invited 28 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), with experience in District Level social service including Community Centres (CCs), Neighbourhood Level Community Development Projects (NLCDPs), Integrated Family Service Centres (IFSCs), District Elderly Community Centres (DECCs) and Integrated Services Centres (ISCs), to submit tenders for the New Service. Upon expiry of the submission deadline on 27 March 2026, five valid tender proposals were received from four NGOs for the two tender packages.
After careful deliberation, the Committee on Urban Renewal Social Service Teams (CSST), under the URF Board of Directors, recommended Package 1 be awarded to The Salvation Army and Package 2 to Hong Kong Lutheran Social Services. Having considered the recommendations, the Board approved the award of the tenders to the above-mentioned organisations.
Contract Extension of Urban Renewal Social Service Team to Provide Services in Sham Shui Po (SSP-017) and Kowloon City (KC-017) Projects
The Urban Renewal Fund (URF) announced today (12 June 2026)
that, following detailed consideration by the URF Board of Directors at its meeting on the recommendations by the Committee on Urban Renewal Social Service Teams (CSST), the contract extensions of the Urban Renewal Social Service Team (URSST) services for the following projects for a period of 12 months, from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 was approved, with a total fixed lump sum fee HK$6,035,496:
- SSP-017 (Sham Shui Po) – Kim Shin Lane / Fuk Wa Street) – Service provider: The Salvation Army (SA)
- KC-017 (Kowloon City) – Nga Tsin Wai Road / Carpenter Road – Service provider St. James’ Settlement (SJS)
These arrangements ensure the continuity of social support services for residents, in particular for post-relocation service needs in the respective urban renewal districts.