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     The newly renovated Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark Visitor Centre, located in the Lions Nature Education Centre in Sai Kung, will be reopened on February 7 to showcase new exhibits which tell the story of Hong Kong’s geology vividly.
 
     The Visitor Centre will display two very old iconic types of rock. One of the rocks is a fragment from the Acasta Gneiss, which is the oldest known rock in the world. The other rock is a fragment from the Baijiafen Gneiss, one of the oldest known rocks in China. These rocks on display are both gneiss, which is a type of metamorphic rock formed by regional metamorphism at convergent plate boundaries. These valuable rocks are estimated to be 3.9 billion and 3.0 billion years old respectively and can help reflect the conditions on the early surface of the planet.
 
     In addition, the Visitor Centre will showcase three sets of newly hand-made 3D miniature models which allow the public to learn about the changes and characteristics of Hong Kong’s geology in different dimensions. The models demonstrate the cross sections of various geological characteristics, enabling visitors to understand the processes and patterns in the transformation of the geological features intuitively. The three models will show some of the well-known geological structures in Hong Kong, including the hexagonal rock columns as well as the youngest and oldest outcrops in Hong Kong.
 
     Visitors can also take part in the newly set up interactive display called “The many adventures of magma”, which introduces the magma in different parts of the Earth and the rock cycle to enhance the public’s understanding about geology.
 
     Furthermore, the Visitor Centre will in particular present some historical items used by residents of Sai Kung, reflecting the culture and human history of the Sai Kung volcanic rock region. Visitors can then learn about the intangible culture and traditions of Sai Kung as well as the related stories.
 
     For more details on the Visitor Centre, please visit the website: geopark.gov.hk/en_s2d.htm.

    

     The Lands Department (LandsD) announced today (February 1) that two residential sites in the 2018-19 Land Sale Programme will be disposed of by public tender.      The two sites are Lot No. 5382… read more

     Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Tsim Sha Tsui on February 5 (Tuesday) to facilitate members of the public to watch the International Chinese New Year Night Parade. Phase One (from 4.30pm onwards) … read more

     Police will implement crowd safety management measures and special traffic arrangements from February 4 to February 17 to facilitate worshippers visiting the Wong Tai Sin Temple during the Lunar New Year period.  &… read more

     The Transport Department (TD) today (February 1) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay next Tuesday (February 5) and Thursday (February 7) to facilitate the holding of the Lunar New Year Cup at Hong Kong Stadium.

     The special traffic and transport arrangements mainly include:

* From about 4pm, the section of Caroline Hill Road between Leighton Road and Cotton Path, and the section of Hysan Avenue westbound between Sunning Road and Hoi Ping Road, will be closed;

* From about 7.15pm, Caroline Hill Road, Cotton Path and the section of Eastern Hospital Road between Caroline Hill Road and Cotton Path will be closed to facilitate the dispersal of spectators, until the crowd disperses and road closures are lifted;

* During the road closure period, Citybus route 5B, New World First Bus route 8H, cross harbour route 936, green minibus routes 14M, 26 and 30 will be temporarily diverted;

* Cross harbour route 117R will operate from Hong Kong Stadium to Mong Kok after the event; and

* On-street car parking spaces and car parks within the affected areas will be suspended.

     The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of So Kon Po and Causeway Bay will be congested. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of the Police. Members of the public planning to go to the affected areas are advised to use public transport as far as possible.

     The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary.

     Members of the public are advised to stay alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.

     Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the TD’s website (www.td.gov.hk). read more