The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (October 21) conducted the open lot drawing and computer balloting for the applications for new extendable niches at Tsang Tsui Columbarium in Tuen Mun and Wo Hop Shek Columbarium in Fanling, and the results have been released.
A spokesman for the FEHD said, "The FEHD will allocate extendable niches in this exercise including 22 900 niches at Tsang Tsui Columbarium (220 large niches and 22 680 standard niches) and 22 050 niches at Wo Hop Shek Columbarium (330 large niches and 21 720 standard niches). A total of 24 584 eligible applications were received. Drawing of lots and computer balloting were conducted today to determine the priority of all eligible applications and the designated niches for individual successful applicants respectively.
"The ballot results have been uploaded onto the FEHD website (www.fehd.gov.hk) for viewing by applicants. Applicants can also visit the FEHD's Hong Kong and Kowloon Cemeteries and Crematoria Offices and Public Niche Allocation Office from tomorrow (October 22) or call the hotline 2841 9111 to check the results. The FEHD will also notify the successful applicants by SMS and email of the designated niche allocated and later issue letters in batches to invite them for completion of allocation formalities and payment of fees at the Public Niche Allocation Office according to their priority."
For enquiries, please call 2841 9111.
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