The Government today announced details of arrangements for residents of Wang Chi House, at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, to again return to their units to collect personal belongings.

Residents of the building, which was the only tower in the estate not to be set ablaze in November’s fire, were previously allowed access to their units in December. They will return in batches over five days from May 13 to 17, starting with the lower floors.

Seven floors will be open on the first day, followed by six floors per day over the next four days.

On each day, odd-numbered units, i.e. Units 1, 3, 5 and 7 on each floor, will be open in the morning, while even-numbered units, i.e. Units 2, 4, 6 and 8 on each floor, will be open in the afternoon.

The arrangements for Wang Chi House are largely similar to those for the estate’s other blocks. The morning session will run from 9am to 1pm, and the afternoon session from 2.30pm to 6.30pm.

A maximum of four residents per unit will be allowed to enter at the same time, and they will be able to stay in the unit for up to three hours. Lifts will be operational, and residents can make multiple trips during the permitted period.

Under the “one social worker per household” service, social workers will assist households with pre-registration ahead of their return visits and provide them with guidance notes.

On their day of return, pre-registered residents must first register at Kwong Fuk Community Hall. They are required to wear safety helmets when passing through outdoor areas within the estate until they enter Wang Chi House.