CUHK to Build New Medical Facility and College in Pak Shek Kok, Addressing Housing Costs
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) plans to construct a new medical building and its 10th college in Pak Shek Kok to enhance research capabilities.
- CUHK President Dennis Lo Yuk-ming stated the university will also provide more talent accommodation to counter high housing costs, aligning with government plans for improved transport connectivity in the area.
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) plans to expand its facilities in Pak Shek Kok to boost research capabilities and address high housing costs for scientific talent.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will construct a new medical building and its 10th constituent college near the city’s technology hub in Pak Shek Kok to boost its research capabilities, aligning with government plans to improve transport connectivity in the area.
Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, CUHK president, said on Sunday that high housing costs remained a key weakness for the city’s scientific research sector.
To address this, he said the university planned to provide more hostel facilities and talent accommodation in the future.
He added that the university would have plenty of room to expand on the site.
Authorities earlier said that Pak Shek Kok station on the East Rail line was expected to open in 2033 or earlier to improve connectivity with the nearby Hong Kong Science and Technology Park.
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Pak Shek Kok station on the East Rail line is expected to open.
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Preguntas abiertas
- What is the estimated cost of the new medical building and college?
- What is the specific timeline for the construction of the new facilities?
- What are the funding sources for these expansion projects?
