“Discovering HZMB” roving exhibition to start this Saturday

     The Highways Department and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers will jointly hold the "Discovering HZMB" roving exhibition from this Saturday (July 7) to August 24 to enhance public understanding of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) project.
      
     The HZMB is the longest bridge-and-tunnel sea crossing in the world. The length from Hong Kong Port to Zhuhai Port and Macao Port is approximately 42 kilometres, comprising the 12km Hong Kong Link Road and the approximately 30km Main Bridge. Including the approximately 13km Zhuhai Link Road, the total length is 55km.
      
     Through various forms of display panels, physical models and interactive installations, the exhibition will showcase the construction methods, engineering challenges and design characteristics of the HZMB Main Bridge and the Hong Kong section. A three-dimensional backdrop will also be set up at most of the venues to enable members of the public to take photos with an HZMB scene.
      
     The exhibition venues and dates are as follows. Admission is free.
 
July 7 to 18
Hong Kong Science Museum
 
July 21 to 24
MTR Hong Kong Station
 
July 30 to August 3
Fortune Metropolis, Hung Hom
 
August 10 to 13
Ko Shan Theatre
 
August 16 to 19
Tuen Mun Town Hall
 
August 21 to 24
Hong Kong City Hall




LD launches exhibition on Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance

     Members of the public are invited to visit an exhibition on the Employment Ordinance and the Minimum Wage Ordinance organised by the Labour Department in Chai Wan on July 7 and 8.

     The exhibition will feature the main provisions of the Employment Ordinance and the Minimum Wage Ordinance as well as good human resource management measures, employment rights and benefits for foreign domestic helpers. Related publications and souvenirs will be distributed and promotional videos will be shown.

     The exhibition will be held at Sales Venue B, 1/F, Hing Wah Plaza, 11 Wan Tsui Road, Chai Wan, from 11am to 6pm. Admission is free.




LD launches exhibition on Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance

     Members of the public are invited to visit an exhibition on the Employment Ordinance and the Minimum Wage Ordinance organised by the Labour Department in Chai Wan on July 7 and 8.

     The exhibition will feature the main provisions of the Employment Ordinance and the Minimum Wage Ordinance as well as good human resource management measures, employment rights and benefits for foreign domestic helpers. Related publications and souvenirs will be distributed and promotional videos will be shown.

     The exhibition will be held at Sales Venue B, 1/F, Hing Wah Plaza, 11 Wan Tsui Road, Chai Wan, from 11am to 6pm. Admission is free.




Red flag hoisted at Shek O Beach

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 5) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Shek O Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.




Red flags hoisted at some beaches

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 5) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Pui O Beach and Lower Cheung Sha Beach in Islands District.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.