The construction work for the 5th phase of the Student Hostel project at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) at Whitehead, Ma On Shan officially commenced in mid-March 2022. In addition to hostel rooms, there will be communal area, corridors, toilets and plant rooms adopted MiC technology, with more than 1,300 MiC modules in the six building blocks. The project is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026 and will provide more than 2,000 bed-spaces for CityU undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Client
Main Contractor
MiC Supplier
Highlights on Current Status
Foundation Works
Project Current Status
Construction Commenced
No. of MiC Modules
Over 1,300
CFA (m²)
Approx. 48,000
MiC CFA (m²)
TBC
Superstructure Storeys
13-17
MiC Storeys
TBC
Construction Cycle of Typical MiC Floor (@ Day Cycle)
TBC
Construction Commencement Date
Mid-Mar 2022
Anticipated Date of Completion
Q2 2026
Structure
Steel
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