The Housing Bureau today awarded two operation and management contracts for the Light Public Housing (LPH) projects at Tsing Fuk Lane, Tuen Mun and Olympic Avenue, Kai Tak.

The contract for the Tsing Fuk Lane project, providing about 1,900 units, has been awarded to a joint venture formed by Easy Living Consultant and Yan Oi Tong at tender sums of about $143 million.

While the one for Olympic Avenue Phase 1, providing about 3,000 units, has been awarded to a joint venture formed by Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon and Wellpoint Property Management Services at tender sums of about $139 million.

Both projects are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter.

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho said under the bureau's steer, the first LPH project at Yau Pok Road, Yuen Long, is progressing towards full intake, while the project at Choi Hing Road, Ngau Tau Kok, will commence intake in phases by the end of next month.

She also looks forward to working closely with various operating organisations in the coming years to ensure effective operation and management, thereby allowing the residents and nearby communities to benefit from the projects' ancillary facilities and community services.

The bureau is inviting tenders for two other operation and management contracts, covering the four school conversion projects and the Sheung On Street project in Chai Wan.

Ms Ho appealed to other organisations to participate in the tenders.

The LPH Phase 1 and Phase 2 applications, covering about 4,400 and 5,060 units respectively, have received an overwhelming response, with about 21,900 applications received by the end of May.