Wang Chau villagers furious as they wake up to find notice of government construction work
Residents had planned to confront officials on Friday morning to demand clarity over resettlement plans, but formal notice had been posted overnight
Dozens of villagers, fearing that their homes will be bulldozed to make way for a controversial public housing project in Wang Chau, have lashed out at authorities for “keeping them in the dark” over resettlement procedures.
Around 40 residents set out to guard village entrances at 6am on Friday morning after being notified that authorities would enter the village to give formal notice on the project’s infrastructure works.
Villagers had hoped to confront authorities about their decision and ask for clarification on the project’s timeline, construction details and resettlement options.
However, many were angered to find that the government had posted official notices already at the village entrance overnight.
“They knew we were going to guard the entrances this morning, so [the government] chose to do it overnight in a cowardly manner,” Ray Lam, a resident from Fung Chi Tsuen, said.
