St. Peter's Secondary School building in Aberdeen, Hong Kong, has been abandoned for a decade since the school relocated in 2012. Despite a significant need for public housing and social welfare facilities in Hong Kong, the government has not reclaimed this valuable land resource. The Education Bureau should have adhered to the school relocation clause to return the old building, as pointed out by an audit report in 2015. This delay in reclaiming the land represents inefficient land management and a missed opportunity to utilize the land for pressing social needs.
The land is divided into three parts: the high school building, a low block rebuilt by St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, and a church. There has been controversy over whether some parts, such as the lower block of the secondary school (converted from the primary school building), should be returned to the government. The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, which runs the school, has been in discussions with the Lands Department regarding the return of the land. However, the government still needs to determine the full extent of the land that needs to be returned, leading to ongoing disputes and confusion.
The situation at St. Peter's Secondary School indicates broader issues in Hong Kong's land management and utilization, particularly in light of the housing crisis and the need for more public facilities. The government's delay in reclaiming such lands, as evidenced in this case and similar situations with other abandoned school buildings, reflects administrative inefficiencies and a need for coordination between various government departments. This underutilization of valuable land resources highlights the need for better planning and execution in managing land for public benefit, especially in high-need areas like housing and social welfare.
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