Hong Kong court overturns approval of golf course housing plan, as John Lee says no ‘major effect’ on supply goals

[HKFP] - 12/3/2024

A court decision that could affect plans for a large-scale public housing project on part of a golf club popular among Hong Kong’s high society will not have a significant effect on housing supply goals, Chief Executive John Lee has said. Lee made the comment on Tuesday, a day after the city’s (…)



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