Metro Town
| Company type | Private residential development |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Cheung Kong Holdings, Nan Fung Group, MTR Corporation |
| Headquarters | Tseung Kwan O , Hong Kong |
| Products | Residential apartments |
Metro Town Phase One, commonly referred to as Metro Town (), is a private high-rise residential project located in Tseung Kwan O, within Hong Kong's New Territories. This development is positioned directly above the Tiu Keng Leng station of the MTR. The project was initiated through a collaboration between Cheung Kong Holdings, Nan Fung Group, and MTR Corporation, with construction commencing in 2006.
The development consists of four skyscrapers,[1] each ranking among the tallest structures in Hong Kong. The tallest buildings, Metro Town Tower 1 and Metro Town Tower 2 (also named Le Point), each feature 62 floors and reach a height that places them alongside Four Seasons Place as the 45th tallest buildings in the city.[1] Towers 3 and 5 have 63 floors and stand at ,[1] sharing the 76th position in height with One and Two Exchange Square. Completed in 2006, Phase One offers a total of 1,676 residential units.[1] Although the overall master plan for Metro Town envisions ten towers, only these four had been constructed by 2008.[2]
Phase Two: Le Point
Le Point represents Phase Two of Metro Town's private residential development. This phase includes five towers, designated as "Tower 6" through "Tower 10," developed jointly by Cheung Kong Holdings, Nan Fung Group, and MTR Corporation. Finished in 2008, Le Point contains 2,096 housing units.
Demographics
Based on data from the 2016 by-census, Metro Town's population stood at 11,678 residents, with a median age of 38.1 years. The predominant ethnic group is Chinese, accounting for 87.4% of inhabitants. The average household size is approximately 3.3 persons, while the median monthly household income amounts to HK$71,710.
Politics
Situated within the Do Shin electoral area of the Sai Kung District Council, Metro Town is currently represented by Cheung Chin-pang, who was elected during the local elections held in 2019.