The Magar Temple and Kesarbahadur Hall, located at the former Perowne Barracks (also known as the So Kwun Wat Barracks) in Tuen Mun, were built in the early 1960s and 1956, respectively. Both structures are government-owned. The AAB has proposed listing both as Grade III historic buildings. The Magar Temple is currently used for religious purposes, while Kesarbahadur Hall is designated for military use. The former Perowne Barracks have since been converted into the site for the Crossroads Foundation, an organization that collects goods to donate to those in need.
Tsang Chin-hung, Vice Chairman of the Tuen Mun Rural Committee, stated that the Magar Temple has been vacant and unused for many years since the departure of the Magar soldiers. However, the barracks have a deep historical background, with features such as the guard post at the entrance and the ancient cannons, which have stood for many years and demonstrate the function of the barracks, making them worthy of preservation. He believes that even if the two facilities are listed as historic buildings, they could bring tourism opportunities to the area and allow the public to learn about history. He further noted that if the two facilities are granted Grade III historic status, it would help preserve the artifacts, adding, "Once these things are demolished, they can never be found again." He also believes that even if the two facilities become historic buildings, it will not affect the government's rezoning plan.
The HKSAR government previously proposed rezoning the former So Kwun Wat Barracks site in Area 48 (near Kwun Tsing Road), which is the current site of the Crossroads Foundation, from its current Government, Institution or Community use to Residential (Group B) use. The proposed plot ratio is four, with a height restriction of four times, covering a land area of approximately 4.8 hectares. The Crossroads Foundation will seek an alternative site for relocation.
