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Middleton Towers 
The Innovative Solution to Hostel Shortage Problem

On 14 August 2026, HKU announced its acceptance of the proposal submitted by Auspice Investment for the conversion of Middleton Towers at 140 Pokfulam Road into student hostels under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangement. Three existing staff quarters will be converted into student accommodation with a total renovated floor area of approximately 18,199 square metres, providing about 870 hostel rooms. The facilities are scheduled to be available in the 2028/2029 academic year.  

The Middleton project makes history – it is the first BOT procurement arrangement ever adopted by HKU. Under the BOT arrangement, Auspice Investment will undertake the design, construction, financing, operation, management and maintenance of the project for a term of approximately eight years. There will be no capital expenditure by HKU. Mr. Jason Luk, Assistant Director of Estates, has been appointed Project Director for this project. 

On 26 August 2026, representatives from the Estates Office, CEDARS, and Auspice met alongside their consultants, construction team, and future operating partner - Po Leung Kuk. Mr. Zhang Jie, Senior Vice President of China State Construction International Holdings Limited, assured the University of his commitment to a fruitful partnership.