The Transport Department (TD) today (July 24) announced that special arrangements will be implemented for reserving Ad Hoc Quotas for Cross Boundary Private Cars in relation to the suspension of operation of relevant Mainland government agencies during the National Day holiday.

     "Due to the National Day holiday, relevant Mainland government agencies will suspend operation from October 1 to 7. To ensure sufficient time for applicants to complete the application procedures and other required formalities, the reservation service for Ad Hoc Quotas for Cross Boundary Private Cars will be adjusted accordingly for qualified vehicle owners to make advance reservation," a TD spokesman said.

     Qualified vehicle owners interested in making reservations under quotas with start dates falling within the period from October 1 to November 4 may refer to the Annex for making advance reservations.

     Applicants are reminded that, as in normal application procedures, they will need to complete the formalities required by the Mainland at agencies in Hong Kong designated by the Mainland authorities upon approval of application before departure.

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     The Civil Engineering and Development Department today (July 24) announced that the Chai Wan Public Fill Barging Point will be reopened at noon.

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 24) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Repulse Bay Beach, Turtle Cove Beach and Shek O Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Lo So Shing Beach, Pui O Beach, Upper Cheung Sha Beach, Lower Cheung Sha Beach and Tong Fuk Beach in Islands District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.

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     The Civil Engineering and Development Department today (July 24) announced that as Standby Singnal No. 1 has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Chai Wan Public Fill Barging Point has been closed until further notice.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department is inviting organisations that wish to sponsor the 2019 Lunar New Year Fireworks Display to submit applications on or before August 23 (Thursday).

     The fireworks display will be held on February 6 (Wednesday) next year.

     Applications should be submitted to the Secretary of the Fireworks Vetting Committee (address: Entertainment Office, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, 8/F, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong).

     Further enquiries can be made by telephone at 2591 1382.