The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (July 12) conducted the open lot drawing and computer balloting for the applications for new extendable niches at Wo Hop Shek Columbarium Phase VI in Fanling and Cape Collison-San Ha Columbarium in Eastern District, and the results have been released. Niches were allocated to all eligible applicants.
A spokesman for the FEHD said, "For this allocation exercise, a total of 8 161 extendable niches at Wo Hop Shek Columbarium Phase VI will be allocated, including 161 large niches and 8 000 standard niches. As for Cape Collinson-San Ha Columbarium, a total of 10 104 extendable niches will be allocated, including 104 large niches and 10 000 standard niches. There are sufficient niches for allocation to all eligible applicants. The FEHD conducted drawing of lots and computer balloting today to determine the priority of all eligible applications and the designated niches for individual successful applicants respectively.
"The ballot results have been uploaded to the FEHD website (www.fehd.gov.hk) for applicants' checking by using their application number and identify card number. Applicants can also visit the FEHD's Hong Kong or Kowloon Cemeteries and Crematoria Offices, Public Niche Allocation Office or call the hotline 2841 9111 to check the results from tomorrow (July 13). The FEHD will also notify the successful applicants by WhatsApp/SMS and email of the designated niche allocated. Afterwards, the FEHD will inform the applicants in batches, according to their priorities, through letter/WhatsApp/SMS and email about the detailed arrangements for completing the allocation procedures and making payment."
The spokesman reminds the successful applicants that for security reasons, the FEHD will not include any hyperlinks related to direct payment when sending messages and emails to notify them.
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