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     A man who went missing in Tsing Yi has been located.      Kwok Chun-man, aged 75, went missing after he left his residence on Fung Shue Wo Road in mid-July. His family made a report to Police on… read more

     Police today (September 4) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Ngau Tau Kok.      Wong Siu-lam, aged 44, went missing after he left his residence in Tak Long Esta… read more

     The Lands Department today (September 4) announced the resumption of land in Sai Ying Pun and Tai Kok Tsui for the implementation of two urban renewal development projects.
 
     The two development projects were included in the Urban Renewal Authority’s Business Plan for 2017-18. Their implementation will help improve the overall living environment of the areas.
 
     One of the project sites is located at Sung Hing Lane/Kwai Heung Street in Sai Ying Pun. A total of 101 private property interests will be resumed under the Lands Resumption Ordinance (LRO). The project site, with an area of about 1 120 square metres, will be redeveloped for residential use with retail/commercial and ancillary facilities. An at-grade public open space will also be provided.
 
     The other project site is located at Oak Street/Ivy Street in Tai Kok Tsui. A total of 64 private property interests will be resumed under the LRO. The project site, with an area of about 820 sq m, will be redeveloped for residential use with retail and ancillary facilities, including a one-storey basement carpark.
 
     The affected interests will revert to the Government on the expiration of three months from the date on which the resumption notices are affixed on-site. Details of the private land affected were published by notices in the Government Gazette (Sung Hing Lane/Kwai Heung Street and Oak Street/Ivy Street) today.
 
     Apart from statutory compensation, eligible owners of domestic properties will be offered an ex-gratia home purchase allowance or a supplementary allowance as appropriate. Eligible domestic tenants will be offered rehousing to public rental housing units provided by the Hong Kong Housing Authority or the Hong Kong Housing Society, or an ex-gratia cash allowance.

     Eligible commercial property occupiers, including owners and tenants, may opt for an ex-gratia allowance in lieu of the right to claim statutory compensation for business and related losses.

     If statutory claims made by the affected owners and tenants of both domestic and commercial properties under the LRO cannot be settled by agreement, the owners and tenants may apply to the Lands Tribunal for adjudication. Professional fees reasonably incurred by the claimants in making such claims may be reimbursed by the Government. read more

     The Government proposes to reconstruct the Tai Po Kau Tide Gauge Station located at the northern end of Tai Po Railway Pier and part of the pier structure within an area of approximately 0.24 hectares of foreshore and seabed at Tai Po Kau. The extent of the area of foreshore and seabed affected is described in a notice published in the Government Gazette today (September 4).

     The Tai Po Kau Tide Gauge Station is an essential facility of the Hong Kong Observatory for monitoring the tide levels in Tolo Harbour. The existing tide gauge station was built in the 1960s and needs to be reconstructed in order to maintain the tide measurements for the Tolo Harbour area. The proposed works are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2022 for completion in 2023.

     The notice and its related plan are posted near the site. The plan is also available for inspection at:

* Survey and Mapping Office of the Lands Department (23/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong) (where copies can be purchased on order);

* Tai Po Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Tai Po District Office (G/F, Tai Po Government Offices Building, 1 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po, New Territories); and

* Lands Department’s website (www.landsd.gov.hk) under Government Notices.

     Any person who considers that he or she has an interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and seabed involved may submit a written objection to the Director of Lands, 20/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, within two months from the above-mentioned date, i.e. on or before November 4. The notice of such objection shall describe the interest, right or easement of the objector and the manner in which he or she will be allegedly affected. read more

     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (September 4) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary measures against heat stroke and sunburn in very hot weather.

     “The public should carry and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration while engaging in outdoor activities,” a spokesman for the CHP said.

     “Those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities should avoid beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee and tea, as well as alcohol, as they speed up water loss through the urinary system,” the spokesman explained.

     “The obese, the sick, including those with heart disease or high blood pressure, the old and the young are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. They should pay special attention,” the spokesman added.

     The public should adopt the following precautions:
 

• Wear loose and light-coloured clothing to reduce heat absorption and facilitate sweat evaporation and heat dissipation;
• Avoid vigorous exercise and prolonged activities like hiking or trekking as heat, sweating and exhaustion can place additional demands on the physique;
• Perform outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon;
• For indoor activities, open all windows, use a fan or use air-conditioning to maintain good ventilation; and
• Reschedule work to cooler times of the day.

     If working in a hot environment is inevitable, introduce shade in the workplace where practicable. Start work slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Move to a cool area for rest at regular intervals to allow the body to recuperate.

     The public should also note the latest and the forecast Ultraviolet (UV) Index released by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO). When the UV Index is high (6 or above):
 

• Minimise direct exposure of the skin and the eyes to sunlight;
• Wear long-sleeved and loose-fitting clothes;
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella;
• Seek a shaded area or put on UV-blocking sunglasses;
• Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or above. Apply liberally and reapply after swimming, sweating or toweling off; and
• While using DEET-containing insect repellents for personal protection against mosquito-borne diseases, apply sunscreen first, then insect repellent.

     If symptoms develop, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath or confusion, rest and seek help immediately, and seek medical advice as soon as possible.

     The public may obtain more information from the DH’s Health Education Infoline (2833 0111), heat stroke page and UV radiation page; the HKO’s Dial-a-Weather (1878 200), latest weather and forecast, UV Index and weather information for hiking and mountaineering; and press releases of the Labour Department on precautions against heat stroke for outdoor workers and their employers when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. read more