​In light of the special work arrangement for government employees announced by the Government today (July 19), the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced that starting from tomorrow (July 20… read more
In light of the special work arrangement for government employees, the Drainage Services Department (DSD) announced today (July 19) that it will only maintain its emergency and essential public services to members of the public next week (until July 26), including the 24-hour DSD Drainage Hotline (2300 1110), the inspection of drainage records and the handling of Sewage Charges/Trade Effluent Surcharge matters. All enquiry phone lines and reception services will be suspended temporarily. The public are advised to minimise their usage of the above services unless under emergency or necessary situations. The public are also advised that the handling time of the above services would be longer than usual.
The inspection of drainage records will be served on Monday to Friday, from 10am to 11.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm. The offices at the four locations listed below which provide limited receipt and dispatch services, will be maintained on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10am to 11.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm.
In light of the latest special work arrangements announced by the Government and to reduce the risk of the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the community, the Rating and Valuation Department announced today (July 19) that from July 20 to July 24, the opening hours of its enquiry counters will be adjusted as follows to provide essential counter services to members of the public.
Opening hours of enquiry counters:
Wednesday and Friday (8.30am to 2pm)
To achieve social distancing, members of the public are strongly advised to use the department’s 24-hour electronic services (www.rvd.gov.hk) to submit forms or obtain information as far as possible. For those members of the public who require services of the department urgently, they may contact the department by email (enquiries@rvd.gov.hk), by fax (2152 0138) or by phone at 2152 0111/2152 2152, and the waiting/response time may be longer than usual. read more
The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (July 19) said that an outsourced contractor’s worker in the department’s Pak Kong Water Treatment Works was tested positive for COVID-19. The outsourced contractor’s worker was a general labourer responsible for miscellaneous duties only. There is no effect on drinking water safety.
The outsourced contractor’s worker last came to work on July 17. She felt unwell earlier and sought medical treatment, and was notified today that she was tested positive for COVID-19. She has been admitted to hospital for treatment under isolation. She is now in stable condition.
The outsourced contractor’s worker wore surgical mask at work. She underwent temperature screening at work and her body temperature was normal.
The WSD has immediately arranged thorough cleaning and sterilisation for Pak Kong Water Treatment Works. The department will maintain close liaison with the Centre for Health Protection. Staff have been reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if feeling unwell. read more
To tie in with Government’s announcement on the special work arrangement for Government departments starting from tomorrow (July 20) until July 26 tentatively to provide emergency and essential services, a spokesman for the Transport and Housing Bureau said today (July 19) that the Independent Checking Unit (ICU) under the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Transport and Housing (Housing) will provide drop-in boxes to receive building control applications related to building plan submissions under the Buildings Ordinance and the specified forms and supporting documents required to be submitted under the Minor Works Control System, the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and the Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme. Applicants can place their submissions in the drop-in boxes located at 8/F, Lung Cheung Office Block, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon, from 10am to 4pm during the period from Monday to Friday. The ICU will issue receipts/acknowledgements of the submissions in due course.
For emergency reports and general enquiries, people may call 1823 or inform the ICU by email, fax or post:
Email: icuebt@hd.gov.hk
Mailing address: 8/F, Lung Cheung Office Block, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon
Fax: 3162 0069
Furthermore, appeal hearings on the termination of tenancy agreement scheduled for tomorrow (July 20) will be re-scheduled. The Secretariat of the Appeal Panel (Housing) will inform the parties concerned separately. read more