Seniors’ housing project to welcome first residents in October

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced over 900 units in the elderly housing project are ready for occupancy contracts, with signing scheduled for mid-October.

This initiative provides affordable housing for the city’s aging population.

Located in Lot P of Areia Preta district, this government project is a pilot aimed at improving living conditions for seniors.

The first phase of the project has seen significant expansion, increasing from an initial 759 units to more than 1,500.

The bureau received over 1,500 applications from more than 2,200 applicants.

Of the units that have completed the selection process, 900 have been allocated to over 1,300 individuals, representing about 70% of total applications.

Kam Kit Ling, head of the Elderly Services Division of the IAS told TDM that among the applications, 470 were submitted as individual applications, while the remainder were joint applications.

The bureau is actively contacting seniors who have successfully completed the housing selection process to arrange for the signing of occupancy agreements.

Plans are in place for the remaining eligible applicants to move in shortly thereafter.

Kam said the basic facilities and clubhouse for the public housing will be operational at the same time as the occupancy agreements are signed.

The bureau will assist seniors in familiarizing themselves with their new units during this process.

Additionally, a dedicated mobile application designed to monitor residents’ activity levels is set to launch in the fourth quarter.

The seniors’ residence project is designed to foster active and healthy lifestyles among residents, offering affordable and comfortable housing options.

The accommodation units are available in single- and twin-bed configurations, each featuring uniform basic decor, essential bathroom and kitchen fixtures, as well as furniture and appliances.

The design emphasizes simplicity, style and comfort, with barrier-free bathrooms equipped with shower chairs to ensure accessibility, while non-barrier-free bathrooms are fitted with shower screens. Nadia Shaw