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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 17) that due to urgent clearance work after the typhoon and maintenance of shark prevention nets, all beaches in Southern, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Islands and Sai Kung Districts are temporarily closed until further notice. Red flags have been hoisted at the beaches. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beaches.

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     The Civil Engineering and Development Department today (September 17) announced that as the Strong Wind Signal No.3 has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Mui Wo Temporary Public Fill Reception Facility has been closed until further notice.

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 17) that as lifeguards are unable to go to Hap Mun Bay Beach, Kiu Tsui Beach and Trio Beach in Sai Kung District by ferry due to rough sea conditions, lifesaving services at these beaches have been suspended until further notice. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches until further notice.

       The Transport Department announced today (September 17), as affected by Typhoon Mangkhut, the Kowloon Bay Vehicle Examination Centre cannot be operated normally. Vehicle inspection services will be temporarily suspended until further notice.
 
       For enquiries, please contact the Kowloon Bay Vehicle Examination Centre at 2759 7568.

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     The Civil Engineering and Development Department today (September 17) announced that as fill bank facilities are damaged due to typhoon, the Tseung Kwan O Area 137 Fill Bank and the Tuen Mun Area 38 Fill Bank are closed until further notice.