FEHD releases results of applications for new niches at Wo Hop Shek Columbarium

     The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (August 30) conducted the open lot drawing and computer balloting for the applications for new extendable niches at Wo Hop Shek Columbarium in Fanling, and the results have been released. 
      
     A spokesman for the FEHD said, "The FEHD will allocate in this exercise 22 050 extendable niches at Wo Hop Shek Columbarium, including 330 large niches and 21 720 standard niches. 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 to the FEHD website (www.fehd.gov.hk). Applicants can also visit the FEHD's Hong Kong and Kowloon Cemeteries and Crematoria Offices and Public Niche Allocation Office or call the hotline 2841 9111 to check the results from tomorrow (August 31). 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 to complete allocation formalities and payment of fees at the Public Niche Allocation Office according to their priority."