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     A spokesman for the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (February 19) that the turf resurfacing works for the artificial turf pitches at Tsing Yi Northeast Park and Kwong Fuk Park in Tai Po have been completed. The pitches will reopen today. New infill materials are being used on a trial basis to provide better artificial turf pitches for public use.

     The LCSD has been closely monitoring the latest developments of artificial turf system and relevant local and international good practices. New infill materials are being introduced at selected venues on a trial basis to enhance the third-generation artificial turf pitches under the management of the LCSD. An organic material (cork) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), which comply with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s safety requirements, are being trialled as infill materials for the artificial turf pitches at Tsing Yi Northeast Park and Kwong Fuk Park in Tai Po respectively. The two artificial turf pitches will reopen today for use by the public and are available for block booking.

     The LCSD will review the durability, overall performance and cost-effectiveness of the new infill materials as reference for new facilities or refurbishment in the future. 

     In response to the public concerns about health and safety-related issues in regard to the artificial turf pitches, the LCSD formed the Committee on Artificial Turf Pitches in March 2017. The Committee comprises representatives of relevant government departments and national sports associations as well as experts to review the current standards, requirements and practices for the design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of the third-generation artificial turf pitches in venues managed by the LCSD. The Committee completed its review report earlier and confirmed that the artificial turf system (including infill materials) fully complied with the safety requirements of FIFA, and is widely used across the globe. The LCSD has accepted the measures recommended by the Committee for providing quality and safe artificial turf pitches for public use. The relevant executive summary has been uploaded to the LCSD website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/aboutlcsd/ppr/investigation/Executive_Summary_Artificial_Turf_Pitches_en.pdf) for public inspection. read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:        In view of the latest situation of COVID-19 epidemic, the Legislative Council (LegCo) Secretariat will resume the provision of support services … read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
 
     Result of the tenders of the People’s Bank of China RMB Bills held on February 19, 2021:
 

     The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) today (February 19) announced that the tender period for the contract for Site Formation and Infrastructure Works for Public Housing Developments at Kam Tin South, Yuen Long – Phase 1 (Contract No. YL/2020/04) has been extended to noon on March 19.
 
     The CEDD invited tenders for the contract on December 24, 2020. The tender period was originally scheduled to expire at noon on February 26, 2021.
 
     The extension of the tender period was gazetted today. Details of the tender notice are available at the CEDD’s website (www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/tender-notices/contracts/tender-notices/index.html).
 
     The CEDD has commissioned AECOM Asia Company Limited to design and supervise the works. For enquiries, please call the company at 3922 9000 during office hours. read more

     The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) today (February 19) announced that the tender period for the contract for Development of Lok Ma Chau Loop Main Works Package 1 Contract 1 – Site Formation and Infrastructure Works inside Lok Ma Chau Loop and Western Connection Road Phase 1 (Contract No. YL/2020/01) has been extended to noon on March 12.
 
     The CEDD invited tenders for the contract on December 24, 2020. The tender period was originally scheduled to expire at noon on February 26, 2021.
 
     The extension of the tender period was gazetted today. Details of the tender notice are available at the CEDD’s website (www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/tender-notices/contracts/tender-notices/index.html).
 
     The CEDD has commissioned AECOM Asia Company Limited to design and supervise the works. For enquiries, please call the company at 3922 9000 during office hours. read more