Shap Long
Shap Long (Chinese: 十塱) is a village located on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
Administration
Shap Long is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[1]
History
In 1950, the Hong Kong Government and The Leprosy Mission decided to set up a leprosarium on nearby Hei Ling Chau. The inhabitants were given compensation to leave the island, and settled in nearby areas namely Tai Pak, Shap Long and Cheung Chau.[2]
See also
References
- "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
- "A Commercial Scale Wind Turbine Pilot Demonstratrion at Hei Ling Chau. EIA Report. November 2006". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
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