A total of 24 potential sites have been identified in the 18 districts under the district-based columbarium development scheme. Among the projects, 14 sites will altogether provide around 590,000 new niches. As regards the remaining projects, the Government will continue the planning work and consult the relevant DCs when ready. If taken forward, they will provide an additional 300,000 niches.
Among the projects which have gone through DC consultation, the Department has obtained funding approval for taking forward the following -
| Location | Number of niches | Anticipated Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|
|
Wong Nai Chung Road Columbarium |
855 |
2019 |
|
Tsang Tsui Columbarium |
163,320 |
2019 |
|
Wo Hop Shek Cemetery (Phase 1), North District |
44,000 |
2019 |
|
Cheung Chau Columbarium Extension, Islands District# |
1,250 |
2020 |
|
Lai Chi Yuen Cemetery Extension, Islands District |
790 |
2020 |
|
Cape Collison Road, Eastern District |
25,000 |
2022 |
# Not under the district-based columbarium development scheme