The Government announced today (October 10) that the open tender for disposal of a site for Multi-storey Buildings for Modern Industries (MSBs) at Area 39A and 39B, Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen, Yuen Long, New Territories (i.e. Hung Shui Kiu Town Lot No. 10) (the Hung Shui Kiu Lot) under the two-envelope approach will be launched on October 18, 2024. The tender invitation will close on March 21, 2025. 
 
      In parallel, the Government also announced that the tender period of the MSB site located on Yuen Long Fuk Wang Street and Wang Lee Street (i.e. Yuen Long Town Lot No. 545) (the Yuen Long Lot) will be extended accordingly to March 21, 2025. In other words, tenders of the Hung Shui Kiu Lot and the Yuen Long Lot will close on the same date.

Hung Shui Kiu Lot
     
     The Hung Shui Kiu Lot is the second site Government rolled out for development of MSBs, pursuant to the Yuen Long Lot, to implement two policy objectives. These two objectives are: promoting the development of industries, and consolidating some brownfield operations displaced by government projects in a land efficient manner and providing operators with an opportunity to upgrade their operations.

     The Hung Shui Kiu Lot is located within the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area. It has a site area of about 77 737 square metres and is designated for developing MSB(s) for logistics purposes (excluding the portion to be handed over to the Government). The maximum gross floor area (GFA) of the site is 388 685 sq m, among which no less than 20 per cent GFA (i.e. no less than 77 737 sq m) must be handed over to the Government after completion. The Government or its appointed agency will manage the floor space and lease it to brownfield operators displaced by government development projects.

     A spokesperson for the Development Bureau said, "As indicated by the Secretary for Development at the press conference on land sale programme held last Friday (October 4), the Government adjusted the Conditions of Sale of the Hung Shui Kiu Lot based on the market feedback gathered, which included lowering the plot ratio from 7 to 5 to avoid having the construction costs required for basement construction from affecting the cost-effectiveness of the project, and adjusting downward the proportion of floor space to be handed over to the Government from around 30 per cent to 20 per cent of the maximum GFA to enhance the financial viability of the project."
     
     The Government will continue to adopt the two-envelope approach as in the Yuen Long Lot. It effectively means that tenderers must submit respective envelopes containing the non-premium proposals and premium proposals, so that the Government can consider non-premium factors, such as how the MSB(s) concerned may drive development of industries and facilitate consolidation of displaced brownfield operations, in addition to premium offers, and award the site to the most suitable bidder.

     The tendering arrangements have been drawn up with due regard to the Stores and Procurement Regulations (SPR). Key features of the tender assessment criteria include:
 

• a weighting of 70 per cent is given to the assessment of the non-premium aspect, and 30 per cent to the premium one, so that the Government can consider the proposals holistically. Only submissions that comply with the requirements of both non-premium and premium aspects as specified in the tender documents may be considered for award; and

 

• the assessment criteria of the non-premium proposal comprise two major areas: in relation to (1) the development of industries, including how the MSB(s) could promote development of industries through pro-innovation proposals such as the application of technology, cutting-edge designs, and Modular Integrated Construction method, or whether a shorter timeframe can be committed to completing the entire development; and (2) the GFA for accommodating displaced brownfield operations; for example, a tenderer will be awarded higher marks if more than 20 per cent GFA is offered, or better designs are proposed for increasing flexibility in accommodating a wider variety of brownfield operations.  Meanwhile, tenderers are required to submit premium proposals with regard to the value of the lot in accordance with the requirements in the tender documents. Detailed assessment criteria and relevant considerations will be set out in the tender documents.

     â€‹The spokesperson added, "The market relays that the development of MSBs on the Hung Shui Kiu Lot involves a significant investment outlay, and interested bidder(s) may need more time to consider investment partner(s) and negotiate with financial institutions on financing arrangements, and formulate technical proposals under the two-envelope approach. To allow sufficient time for bidders and their teams in preparing for the bids, the tender will close on March 21, 2025, which means a relatively longer tender period.  

Yuen Long Lot
     
     The tender closing date of the Yuen Long Lot under tender is originally scheduled for December 27, 2024. As mentioned in the press release issued by the Government on June 26, 2024, given that both the Hung Shui Kiu and Yuen Long Lots are designated for modern logistics use, there were views in the market that the Government should better arrange the disposal timeline of the two sites, so that the industry and investors could concurrently consider the strategic development of the two sites. Given that the tender for the Hung Shui Kiu Lot will close on March 21, 2025, the tender closing date for the Yuen Long Lot will therefore be extended to March 21, 2025, accordingly. If a tenderer submits bids for both sites, the tenderer should indicate whether it would ultimately accept the award of only one site and state its priority for these two sites in its submissions.
     
Assessment and tender arrangements
     
     In accordance with the SPR requirements, assessment will be carried out by a Tender Assessment Panel (TAP) comprising government officials to safeguard the integrity of the tender exercise. The TAP will be chaired by the Permanent Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands), with directorate officers from different professions serving as members.

     Land sale documents for the Lot including the Explanatory Statement, the Information Statement, the Form of Tender, the Tender Notice, the Conditions of Sale and the sale plans will be made available for downloading from the Lands Department website (www.landsd.gov.hk) from October 18 onwards. Hard copies of the sale plan may also be purchased at the Survey and Mapping Office of the Lands Department at 6/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, from October 18 until the close of the tender. The details of the tender will be gazetted on October 18.     

     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (October 10) reported the latest number of dengue fever (DF) cases, and strongly urged the public to maintain strict environmental hygiene, mosquito control and personal protective measures both locally and during travel.

     From October 4 to yesterday (October 9), the CHP recorded eight imported DF cases; all of the patients had been to Guangdong Province, among which five visited Foshan, two of them visited Guangzhou and one visited multiple cities in Guangdong Province during the incubation periods.

     As of yesterday, 85 cases of DF, including 81 imported and four local cases, had been recorded in 2024. In 2023, 62 imported cases of DF were recorded.

     According to the World Health Organization, the global incidence of DF has markedly increased over the past two decades, posing a substantial public health challenge. In 2023, ongoing transmissions, combined with an unexpected spike in DF cases, had resulted in close to a historic high of over 6.5 million cases, and more than 7 300 dengue-related deaths reported in over 80 countries/territories.
 
     The latest surveillance data shows that there is an increase in DF cases noted in some places in Asia (such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore) compared to the same period last year.
 
     According to the Health Commission of Guangdong Province, the number of DF cases recorded in Guangdong Province in the past three months continued to increase, with 233 and 1 220 cases in July and August 2024 respectively. Most of the cases were locally acquired infection. Information from the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention further showed that more than 3 000 local DF cases have been recorded in September. In the past week from September 30 to October 6, an additional 1 764 local DF cases were recorded, with the highest numbers of cases recorded in Foshan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Jiangmen and Zhongshan.
 
     Since the beginning of 2024, the Americas, including Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, have recorded about 12 million cases, a record number. Detailed information on the latest DF situation in Hong Kong, as well as neighbouring and overseas countries and areas, has been uploaded to the CHP website (www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/df_imported_cases_and_overseas_figures_eng.pdf).

     The continued occurrence of DF cases outside Hong Kong, coupled with the frequent travel by residents to and from Guangdong, Hong Kong and other areas, has resulted in an increased risk of importing DF cases into Hong Kong, posing a risk of local transmission.

     "Apart from general measures, travellers returning from areas affected by DF should apply insect repellent for 14 days upon arrival in Hong Kong. If feeling unwell, seek medical advice promptly and provide travel details to a doctor," a spokesman for the CHP said.

     The public should take heed of the following advice on mosquito control:
 

• Thoroughly check all gully traps, roof gutters, surface channels and drains to prevent blockage;
• Scrub and clean drains and surface channels with an alkaline detergent compound at least once a week to remove any deposited mosquito eggs;
• Properly dispose of refuse, such as soft drink cans, empty bottles and boxes, in covered litter containers;
• Completely change the water of flowers and plants at least once a week. The use of saucers should be avoided if possible;
• Level irregular ground surfaces before the rainy season;
• Avoid staying in shrubby areas; and
• Take personal protective measures such as wearing light-coloured long-sleeved clothes and trousers, and apply insect repellent containing DEET to clothing or uncovered areas of the body when doing outdoor activities.

     DEET-containing insect repellents are effective and the public should take heed of the tips below:

• Read the label instructions carefully first;
• Apply right before entering an area with risk of mosquito bites;
• Apply on exposed skin and clothing;
• Use DEET of up to 30 per cent for pregnant women and up to 10 per cent for children*;
• Apply sunscreen first, then insect repellent; and
• Reapply only when needed and follow the instructions.

* For children who travel to countries or areas where mosquito-borne diseases are endemic or epidemic and where exposure is likely, those aged 2 months or above can use DEET-containing insect repellents with a DEET concentration of up to 30 per cent.

     The public should call 1823 in case of mosquito problems and may visit the following pages for more information: the DF page of the CHP and the Travel Health Service, the latest Travel Health News, tips for using insect repellents, and the CHP Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.

     The Immigration Department (ImmD) mounted a series of territory-wide anti-illegal worker operations codenamed "Greenlane" and "Twilight", and joint operations with the Hong Kong Police Force codenamed "Champion" and "Windsand", for three consecutive days from October 7 to yesterday (October 9). A total of 15 suspected illegal workers, two suspected employers and two overstayers were arrested.
 
     During the anti-illegal worker operations, ImmD Task Force officers raided 12 target locations including premises under renovation and residential buildings. Six suspected illegal workers and one suspected employer were arrested. The arrested suspected illegal workers comprised two men and four women, aged 22 to 42. Among the arrested persons, one woman was the holder of recognisance form, which prohibits her from taking any employment. One man, aged 42, was suspected of employing the illegal workers and was also arrested.
 
     During operation "Champion", enforcement officers raided 40 target locations in the New Territories North region. Nine suspected illegal workers, one suspected employer and two overstayers were arrested. The arrested suspected illegal workers comprised four men and five women, aged 31 to 61. Among the arrested persons, two men were holders of recognisance forms, which prohibit them from taking any employment. In addition, two women, aged 34 and 56, were suspected of using and being in possession of forged Hong Kong identity cards. One man, aged 41, was suspected of employing the illegal workers, was arrested. The arrested overstayers comprised one man and one woman, aged 55 and 56. Among them, five suspected illegal workers and one overstayer were handled by the ImmD.
     
     An ImmD spokesman said, "Any person who contravenes a condition of stay in force in respect of him or her shall be guilty of an offence. Also, visitors are not allowed to take employment in Hong Kong, whether paid or unpaid, without the permission of the Director of Immigration. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction face a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years' imprisonment. Aiders and abettors are also liable to prosecution and penalties."
 
     The spokesman warned, "As stipulated in section 38AA of the Immigration Ordinance, an illegal immigrant, a person who is the subject of a removal order or a deportation order, an overstayer or a person who was refused permission to land is prohibited from taking any employment, whether paid or unpaid, or establishing or joining in any business. Offenders are liable upon conviction to a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to three years' imprisonment. Under the prevailing laws, it is an offence to use or possess a forged Hong Kong identity card. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction face a maximum fine of $100,000 and up to 10 years' imprisonment."
 
     The spokesman reiterated that it is a serious offence to employ people who are not lawfully employable. Under the Immigration Ordinance, the maximum penalty for an employer employing a person who is not lawfully employable, i.e. an illegal immigrant, a person who is the subject of a removal order or a deportation order, an overstayer or a person who was refused permission to land, has been significantly increased from a fine of $350,000 and three years' imprisonment to a fine of $500,000 and 10 years' imprisonment to reflect the gravity of such offences. The director, manager, secretary, partner, etc, of the company concerned may also bear criminal liability. The High Court has laid down sentencing guidelines that the employer of an illegal worker should be given an immediate custodial sentence.
 
     According to the court sentencing, employers must take all practicable steps to determine whether a person is lawfully employable prior to employment. Apart from inspecting a prospective employee's identity card, the employer has the explicit duty to make enquiries regarding the person and ensure that the answers would not cast any reasonable doubt concerning the lawful employability of the person. The court will not accept failure to do so as a defence in proceedings. It is also an offence if an employer fails to inspect the job seeker's valid travel document if the job seeker does not have a Hong Kong permanent identity card. Offenders are liable upon conviction to a maximum fine of $150,000 and to imprisonment for one year. In that connection, the spokesman reminded all employers not to defy the law by employing illegal workers. The ImmD will continue to take resolute enforcement action to combat such offences.
 
     Under the existing mechanism, the ImmD will, as a standard procedure, conduct an initial screening of vulnerable persons, including illegal workers, illegal immigrants, sex workers and foreign domestic helpers, who are arrested during any operation with a view to ascertaining whether they are trafficking in persons (TIP) victims. When any TIP indicator is revealed in the initial screening, the ImmD officers will conduct a full debriefing and identification by using a standardised checklist to ascertain the presence of TIP elements, such as threats and coercion in the recruitment phase and the nature of exploitation. Identified TIP victims will be provided with various forms of support and assistance, including urgent intervention, medical services, counselling, shelter or temporary accommodation and other supporting services. The ImmD calls on TIP victims to report crimes to the relevant departments immediately.

     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (October 10) said that two new confirmed melioidosis infection cases had been recorded from October 4 to 9.

     The first case involves an 83-year-old female with underlying illness who lives in Sham Shui Po. She developed a fever and cough on September 20 and was admitted to Prince of Wales Hospital on October 1.

     The second case involves an 82-year-old male with underlying illness who lives in Kwun Tong. He developed a right neck swelling in August, and a fever, cough and shortness of breath on September 20 and was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on the same day.

     The patients are in stable condition. Their clinical samples were confirmed positive for Burkholderia pseudomallei upon testing.
 
     The CHP is investigating the infection source of the cases. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing. So far, 18 melioidosis infection cases have been recorded in Hong Kong this year. In 2023, 17 melioidosis infection cases were recorded.

     A spokesman for the CHP reiterated that person-to-person transmission and animal-to-human transmission are rare, but melioidosis bacteria can survive in the local environment. Melioidosis is an endemic disease in Hong Kong and melioidosis cases have been recorded in Hong Kong each year. According to literature, infection cases are more common after typhoons or storms. The bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei of melioidosis in soil and muddy water may become exposed to the ground after typhoons or storms, and the bacteria could spread more easily with strong winds or storms. As such, the number of melioidosis cases may increase.

     The CHP reminded members of the public that melioidosis can be spread by contaminated soil and water during and after typhoons and storms. Where practicable, people should stay indoors during typhoons and storms, avoid travelling to areas with potential flooding, and do not wade in or have contact with muddy water and soil. In addition, high-risk individuals should avoid paths near stormwater drains where aerosols may be generated from contaminated water.

     Members of the public should also take the following preventive measures against infection:
 

• Avoid contact with contaminated soil;
• Wear appropriate protective clothing or footwear when participating in activities with possible contact with soil or water, e.g. using gloves and wearing boots. High-risk individuals may also consider wearing a surgical mask;
• Wash or shower after exposure to contaminated water or soil;
• Always clean any wounds as soon as possible and cover any cuts or grazes with waterproof dressings;
• Wash hands with liquid soap and water after handling soil or gardening;
• Observe food hygiene and avoid drinking raw water; and
• Travellers can contract the disease through outdoor water sports. Risk of infection can be minimised by avoiding exposure to water sources (such as rivers, ponds or lakes) that might be contaminated.

     
     â€‹The CHP appealed to members of the public to seek medical advice if they develop symptoms, in particular people with diabetes or other immunocompromised conditions, in order to receive an appropriate medical diagnosis and treatment. For more information on melioidosis, please visit the website of the CHP at www.chp.gov.hk/en/healthtopics/content/24/101110.html.

     Police will implement the following special traffic arrangements in various districts to facilitate grave sweepers, and to ensure smooth vehicular traffic movements and pedestrian safety during Chung Yeung Festival.
 
Chai Wan
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     All private cars and light goods vehicles are prohibited from entering into Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road (left-turning from Lin Shing Road to Cape Collinson Road leading to the Chinese Permanent Cemetery and its vicinity) from 7am to 3pm daily from September 21 to October 27, except for vehicles with permit.

Road closure

Phase I

     The following roads will be closed from 7am to 5pm daily on October 12, 13, 19, 20:

– Southbound Lin Shing Road, except for franchised buses, green minibus (GMB) routes 16A, 16M, 16X and 18M, taxis, hearses, funeral vehicles, vehicles with permit and vehicles to Wan Tsui Estate and Lin Tsui Estate;
– Northbound Lin Shing Road, except for GMB route 18M, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permit;
– Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road, except for GMB route 18M, taxis, hearses, funeral vehicles, and vehicles with permit;
– Cape Collinson Road west of Lin Shing Road, except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, taxis, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permit;
– The slip road leading from Cape Collinson Road to the Garden of Remembrance and Crematorium, except for hearses and funeral vehicles; and
– The slip road leading to Chai Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery.

Phase II

     The following roads will be closed from 7am to 5pm on Chung Yeung Festival on October 11:

– Lin Shing Road, except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles, vehicles with permit and vehicles to Wan Tsui Estate and Lin Tsui Estate;
– Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road, except for hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permit;
– Cape Collinson Road west of Lin Shing Road, except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permit;
– The slip road leading from Cape Collinson Road to the Garden of Remembrance and Crematorium, except for hearses and funeral vehicles;
– The slip road leading to Chai Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery; and
– Wan Tsui Lane, except for vehicles making access to Hing Wah Plaza.

Traffic diversions

     In connection with Phase I and II of road closure, the following traffic diversions will be implemented:

– Eastbound Wan Tsui Road between Fei Tsui Road and Lin Shing Road cannot turn right to southbound Lin Shing Road; and
– During the operation period of Citybus route 388, Cape Collinson Road between the slip road to Cape Collinson Crematorium and Shek O Road will be re-routed one way westbound.

Traffic Arrangements

     In connection with Phase I and II of road closures, the following traffic arrangements will be implemented:

– No parking will be permitted along Wan Tsui Road, Lin Shing Road, Cape Collinson Road and Shek O Road between Tai Tam Gap Correctional Institution and Tai Tam Road;
– Except making access to Wan Tsui Estate and Lin Tsui Estate, all red minibuses (RMBs), private cars, goods vehicles, motor cycles, motor tricycles and pedal cycles cannot enter Lin Shing Road; except making access to Wan Tsui Estate and Lin Tsui Estate, all taxis cannot enter Lin Shing Road during Phase II of road closure;
– RMBs and GMBs cannot pick up and set down passengers along Wan Tsui Road between Chai Wan Road roundabout and Lin Shing Road; and
– GMBs cannot pick up passengers on westbound Cape Collinson Road outside Cape Collinson Crematorium.

Pok Fu Lam
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     Depending on traffic conditions, Consort Rise between Victoria Road and Bisney Road will be re-routed one-way southbound from 7am to 5.30pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20.

     Four metered parking spaces (Meter nos. 3941A, 3941B, 3942A and 3942B) and three motorcycle parking spaces at Victoria Road near Consort Rise will be suspended from 7am on October 5 to 5pm on October 13.

Aberdeen
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     Depending on traffic conditions, the following roads will be closed from 7.30am to 5.30pm daily on October 12, 13, 19 and 20, and from 7.30am to 6.30pm on October 11:

– Peel Rise in the vicinity of the Aberdeen Chinese Permanent Cemetery; and
– The slip road from Shek Pai Wan Road leading to the Aberdeen Chinese Permanent Cemetery.

Tseung Kwan O
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     The access road leading from Ko Chiu Road to Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery will be closed from 5.30am to 6pm daily on October 12 and 13, except for special bus service by Kowloon Motor Bus route 14S, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permit.
 
     The above road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 5.30am to 8pm on Chung Yeung Festival on October 11.

     Grave sweepers can reach the cemetery on foot via the BMCPC Footpath opposite to MTR Tiu Keng Leng Station or the access road on Ko Chiu Road. As there are staircases on the BMCPC Footpath, wheelchair users are advised to enter the cemetery via the access road on Ko Chiu Road.

Sai Kung
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     Mang Kung Wo Road will be closed from 8am to 5pm daily on October 11 to 13, except for vehicles with permit.

Diamond Hill
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Road closure

     The following roads will be closed from 7am to 6pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20:

Except for hearses and funeral vehicles:

– The access road leading to the Diamond Hill Crematorium;
– The unnamed road between the Diamond Hill Funeral Parlour and the China Light and Power (CLP) Sub-station; and
– The access road adjacent to the Diamond Hill Funeral Parlour leading to Sze Chen Hall.

Except for private cars and taxis:

– Yuk Wah Street east of Tsz Wan Shan Road; and
– Yuk Hok Lane.

Traffic diversions

     The following traffic diversions will be implemented from 7am to 6pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20:

– Vehicles can only enter or leave Fung Shing Street or Fu Shan Estate car park via southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill;
– Vehicles can only enter or leave Grand View Garden car park via northbound Po Kong Village Road uphill;
– Traffic along eastbound Po Kong Village Road can enter westbound Yuk Wah Street via the easternmost traffic lane of Tsz Wan Shan South Bus Terminus;
– Traffic along westbound Fung Shing Street cannot turn right to northbound Po Kong Village Road uphill;
– Traffic along northbound Po Kong Village Road uphill cannot turn right to eastbound Fung Shing Street;
– Vehicles leaving Grand View Garden car park cannot turn right to southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill;
– Traffic along southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill cannot turn right to Grand View Garden car park;
– Traffic along Fu Shan Estate car park cannot turn right to northbound Po Kong Village Road uphill;
– Traffic along northbound Po Kong Village Road uphill cannot turn right to Fu Shan Estate car park;
– Traffic along southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill cannot turn right to Po Kong Village Road School Village car park;
– Vehicles leaving Po Kong Village Road School Village car park cannot turn right to southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill;
– Traffic along southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill cannot turn right to the unnamed road opposite to Po Leung Lane;
– Traffic along the unnamed road opposite to Po Leung Lane cannot turn right to southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill; and
– Traffic along Yuk Wah Crescent cannot turn right to eastbound Yuk Wah Street.

Suspension of parking spaces

     Metered parking spaces on the unnamed road between the Diamond Hill Funeral Parlour and CLP Sub-station will be suspended from 7am to 6pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20.

     Motorcycle parking spaces in Yuk Wah Street near Yuk Hok Lane will be suspended　from 7am to 6pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20.

     In order to provide a temporary taxi and private car drop-off point, Po Kong Village Road School Village car park will be closed from 7am to 6pm daily on October 11 and 13, except for private cars and taxis.

Passengers pick-up and drop-off points

     From 7am to 6pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20, the pick-up and drop-off points for taxis will be set at westbound Fung Shing Street near Fu Yan House of Fu Shan Estate and westbound Yuk Wah Street near Yuk Hok Lane, while the the pick-up and drop-off point for private cars will be at westbound Yuk Wah Street near Yuk Hok Lane.

Cheung Sha Wan
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Road closure

– Wing Ming Street and the unnamed road between Wing Ming Street and the Saint Raphael’s Catholic Cemetery will be closed from 7am to 7pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20, except for hearses, funeral vehicles, Cemetery Staff’s vehicles and vehicles with permit; and
– Entrance road of Wing Tak Road will be closed from 7am to 5pm daily between October 11 to 13, except for vehicles with permit.

Traffic arrangements

     The following traffic arrangements will be implemented on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20:

– Parking will be prohibited on Yu Chau West Street between Castle Peak Road and King Lam Street from 7am to 7pm daily;
– Vehicles are prohibited to pick-up or drop-off passengers along Yu Chau West Street near Wing Ming Street (outside 83 Wing Hong Street); and
– Stopping or parking will be prohibited on Ching Cheung Road from 7am to 7pm daily.

Suspension of on-street parking spaces

     All on-street parking spaces on Yu Chau West Street, Tai Nan West Street, King Lam Street between Yu Chau West Street and Tai Nan West Street and Wing Hong Street between Yu Chau West Street and Tai Nan West Street will be suspended from 7am to 7pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20.

     Members of the public wishing to gain access to the Saint Raphael’s Catholic Cemetery are advised to use the subway across Ching Cheung Road from the end of unnamed road between Wing Ming Street and the Saint Raphael’s Catholic Cemetery. No parking facilities in the cemetery will be open to public use.

Tuen Mun
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(A) Castle Peak

     The following traffic arrangements will be implemented from 7am to 7pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20:

Road closure

     Tsing San Path and the access roads leading to Ching Chung Koon and Ching Chung Sin Yuen will be closed.

Traffic diversions

– Tsing Chung Koon Road between Tsing Lun Road and San Fuk Road will be re-routed one-way northbound; and
– San Fuk Road between Leung Shun Street and Tsing Chung Koon Road will be re-routed one-way westbound.

     No parking will be permitted along San Fuk Road, Tsing Chung Koon Road between Tsing Chung Path and San Fuk Road, Tsing Lun Road between Tsun Wen Road and the northern vehicle entrance of Tuen Mun Hospital, and southbound Tsun Wen Road between Tsing Lun Road and San Fuk Road.

     Temporary pick up and drop off points will be set up at northbound Tsing Chung Koon Road opposite to Castle Peak Hospital, northbound Tsing Chung Koon Road opposite to Tuen Mun Hospital, and westbound Tsing Lun Road outside Tuen Mun Hospital.

(B) Tsang Tsui

     Nim Wan Road between Yung Long Road and Tsang Tsui Columbarium access road will be closed from 7am to 7pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20, except for franchised buses and MTR buses, taxis, vehicles heading to and from West New Territories Landfill and T·PARK, and vehicles with permit.

Kwai Tsing
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     The following traffic arrangements will be implemented from 7am to 5pm daily on October 11 and 13:

– Southbound Wing Tak Street from the entrance of City Point to its junction with Wing Shun Street, Wing Yin Street, and Wing Shun Street between Wing Tak Street and Kwai Hei Street will be closed, except for hearses, franchised buses, taxis and GMBs;
– Wing Kei Road between Kwai Hei Street and Wing Kin Road will be re-routed one-way southbound, vehicles cannot enter Wing Kei Road from Kwai Hei Street; and
– Wing Hau Street will be closed.

     In addition, Wing Yin Street and Wing Hau Street will be closed from 7am to 5pm daily on October 12, 19 and 20, except for hearses and franchised buses.

Lantau Island
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     The closed Tung Chung Road between Shek Mun Kap Road and South Lantau Road will be temporarily opened from 6am to 6pm daily on October 11 to 13.

     All others roads on south Lantau will remain closed, except for vehicles with permit.

Sha Tin
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Road closure and traffic diversion

     The following roads will be closed from 8am to 6pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20:

– Lower Shing Mun Road between Yau On Street and Fu Shan Crematorium, Yau On Street and Yau Ting Street, except for hearses, funeral vehicles, GMB route 64K, and vehicles of residents of Pak Tin Areas 2 to 5 and Lakeview Garden; and
– Pai Tau Street west of its junction with Sheung Wo Che Road.

     To Fung Shan Road north of its junction with Pak Lok Path will be closed from 9am to 5pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20, except for vehicles serving residents and people working in To Fung Shan.

     To Fung Shan Road between Chung Ling Road and Pak Lok Path will be re-routed as one-lane two-way from 9am to 5pm daily on October 11 to 13.

Suspension of parking spaces

     All parking spaces on Yau On Street and Lower Shing Mun Road will be suspended from 8am to 6pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20.

Tsuen Wan
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     Lo Wai Road between Lo Wai Pai Lau and Yuen Yuen Institute will be closed from 8am to 6pm daily on October 11, except for franchised buses, taxis, GMB route 81 and vehicles with permit.

     All metered parking spaces on Lo Wai Road near Yi Pei Chun Road and former Lo Wai bus terminus will be suspended from 8am to 6pm daily on October 5, 6 and 11. Also, all  metered parking spaces on Lo Wai Road outside Yuen Yuen Institute will be suspended from 8am to 6pm daily on October 11 to 13.

Wo Hop Shek
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     The following traffic arrangements will be implemented on October 11 to 13, 19 and 20:

Road closure

     The following roads will be closed from 6am to 5pm daily:

– Kiu Tau Road, except for hearses, coaches conveying people attending services at the crematorium, vehicles of the undertakers and franchised buses;
– Ming Yin Road, except for franchised buses;
– Wo Ka Lau Road; and
– All access roads within Wo Hop Shek Cemetery.
 
Traffic diversions

– Traffic along northbound Pak Wo Road near Fung Ying Seen Koon cannot turn right to southbound Pak Wo Road; and
– Traffic along southbound Pak Wo Road near MTR Fanling Station cannot turn right to the car park on Pak Wo Road near Fung Ying Seen Koon.

Suspension of parking spaces

     The following car parks and parking spaces will be suspended from 7am to 5pm daily:

– The car park on Wo Hing Road near Wah Ming Road roundabout, except for taxis to pick up and set down passengers;
– The car park on Pak Wo Road near Fung Ying Seen Koon, except for disabled parking spaces and public buses of the residents’ service route no. NR112; and
– All parking spaces on Wah Ming Lane.

     Depending on the situation, the Police may exercise discretion to allow vehicles carrying the elderly and disabled passengers to make use of the car park on Pak Wo Road near Fung Ying Seen Koon for interchange with the buses heading for Wo Hop Shek Cemetery.

Sandy Ridge
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     The Frontier Closed Area from Lo Wu Station to Lo Wu Station Road will be open to grave-sweepers between 6am and 6pm daily from September 28 to October 27.

     The following roads will be closed from 6am to 6pm daily on October 11 to 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27:
 
– Lo Wu Station Road from its junction with Man Kam To Road to a point of about 280 metres west near the cemetery management office, except for vehicles of Lo Wu Village residents and vehicles allowed to park at the car park of MTR Lo Wu Station; and
– Sha Ling Road, except for vehicles of Sha Ling residents.

     All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.  

     Actual implementation of traffic arrangements will be made depending on traffic and crowd conditions in the areas. Motorists are advised to exercise tolerance and patience and take heed of instructions of the Police on site.