Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals: Here is an item of interest to swimmers. 　　The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 17) that… read more
Hong Kong Customs seized about four kilograms of suspected methamphetamine with an estimated market value of about $2.1 million at Hong Kong International Airport on October 15.
Two male passengers, aged 20 and 22, arrived in Hong Kong from Phnom Penh, Cambodia in the afternoon on October 15. During Customs clearance, each of them was found to have four packets of suspected methamphetamine strapped on the body. Both of them were then arrested.
The two men have been jointly charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. They will appear at West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (October 18).
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to the Customs 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
The energy management project jointly developed under the collaboration of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and the Hospital Authority (HA) has been awarded the Regional Energy Project of the Year Award for the Asia-Pacific region by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) in the United States. This is another award on energy management the department has received from the AEE, following the two regional energy management awards received last year.
Over the years, the EMSD has been promoting energy efficiency and the adoption of renewable energy in Hong Kong to facilitate energy conservation and emission reduction. Last year, the EMSD received from the AEE the Regional Institutional Energy Management Award for the Asia-Pacific region, recognising its contribution in promoting, managing and implementing a comprehensive energy management programme. The energy management project involving the joint efforts between the EMSD and the HA in the installation of high-efficiency chillers for various hospitals was also commended.
The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Alfred Sit, said today (October 16, Charlotte time) after the award presentation ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina, the United States, that the winning of international awards for two consecutive years by Hong Kong energy management projects demonstrates that the city’s efforts in energy conservation and emission reduction have already assumed a leading position in the international arena. The EMSD will continue to strengthen collaboration with various sectors to promote energy conservation, emission reduction and sustainable development.
Jointly developed by the HA and Towngas with support from the EMSD, this award-winning project is the first combined heat and power (CHP) electricity generation project in Hong Kong hospitals. The project not only utilises biogas generated from landfills to produce electricity for Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in Tai Po and achieves the effect of turning waste into energy, but also makes use of the waste heat from power generation to produce steam and hot water for the facilities in the Hospital. Since adopting the CHP power generation system in 2016, the Hospital’s consumption of towngas and electricity has dropped significantly, with an annual reduction of carbon emission by about 2 000 tonnes, thereby improving air quality and creating a green environment for the Hospital.
The Senior Manager (Engineering) of the HA, Dr Yuen Pak-leung, said that he was delighted and encouraged by the HA’s winning of another international energy award with its first project to turn waste into energy, subsequent to receiving an award for its project on large-scale replacement of air-conditioning units in hospitals with high-efficiency oil-free units last year. The HA will continue to explore opportunities in carrying out energy-saving measures in various hospitals and introduce more innovative energy facilities and management projects so as to operate the hospital facilities in a more energy-efficient manner and support reduction of carbon emissions for environmental protection.
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: The car park at Hong Kong Wetland Park is full. Motorists going to the Park can use the nearby public car parks at Tin Heng Es… read more
Special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Happy Valley tomorrow (October 18). The arrangements will come into effect one and a half hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.
A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race
1. Road closure
Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.
2. Traffic diversions
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside HKJC will be re-routed one way northbound;
– Vehicles from eastbound Queen’s Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic along Queen’s Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road except for vehicles heading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen’s Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen’s Road East; and
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.
B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting
1. Road closure
The following roads will be closed from 35 minutes before the start of the last race:
– The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of HKJC;
– Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
– Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen’s Road East.
In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.
2. Traffic diversions
The following traffic arrangements will be implemented from 35 minutes before the start of the last race:
– Eastbound Queen’s Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
– Vehicles from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
– Vehicles from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic on southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
– Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.
C. Learner drivers prohibition
Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:
– Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
– Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
– Canal Road East; and
– The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.
D. Suspension of parking spaces
Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm during day racing, from 4.30pm to 11.59pm during evening racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm during night racing.
Any vehicles found illegally parked within the precincts of the above affected areas will be towed away without prior notice.
Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of Police on site. read more