â€‹A red tide was sighted during the past week, the Inter-departmental Red Tide Working Group reported today (June 7).

     On June 6, staff of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department spotted a red tide at Silverstrand Beach, Sai Kung. The red tide still persists and no associated fish deaths have been reported as of today.

     A spokesman for the working group said, "The red tide was formed by Noctiluca scintillans, which is commonly found in Hong Kong waters and non-toxic."

     The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) urged mariculturists at Ma Nam Wat, Kau Sai, Kai Lung Wan, Tai Tau Chau, Leung Shuen Wan, Tiu Cham Wan and Po Toi O fish culture zones to monitor the situation closely and increase aeration where necessary.

     Red tide is a natural phenomenon. The AFCD's proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue to monitor red tide occurrences to minimise the impact on the mariculture industry and the public.

     â€‹A red tide was sighted during the past week, the Inter-departmental Red Tide Working Group reported today (June 7).

     On June 6, staff of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department spotted a red tide at Silverstrand Beach, Sai Kung. The red tide still persists and no associated fish deaths have been reported as of today.

     A spokesman for the working group said, "The red tide was formed by Noctiluca scintillans, which is commonly found in Hong Kong waters and non-toxic."

     The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) urged mariculturists at Ma Nam Wat, Kau Sai, Kai Lung Wan, Tai Tau Chau, Leung Shuen Wan, Tiu Cham Wan and Po Toi O fish culture zones to monitor the situation closely and increase aeration where necessary.

     Red tide is a natural phenomenon. The AFCD's proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue to monitor red tide occurrences to minimise the impact on the mariculture industry and the public.

     â€‹A red tide was sighted during the past week, the Inter-departmental Red Tide Working Group reported today (June 7).

     On June 6, staff of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department spotted a red tide at Silverstrand Beach, Sai Kung. The red tide still persists and no associated fish deaths have been reported as of today.

     A spokesman for the working group said, "The red tide was formed by Noctiluca scintillans, which is commonly found in Hong Kong waters and non-toxic."

     The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) urged mariculturists at Ma Nam Wat, Kau Sai, Kai Lung Wan, Tai Tau Chau, Leung Shuen Wan, Tiu Cham Wan and Po Toi O fish culture zones to monitor the situation closely and increase aeration where necessary.

     Red tide is a natural phenomenon. The AFCD's proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue to monitor red tide occurrences to minimise the impact on the mariculture industry and the public.

     â€‹The Housing Bureau (HB) today (June 7) invites tenders for the second operation and management contract of Light Public Housing (LPH), and encourages capable and experienced organisations to participate actively.

     The contract includes operation and management of two LPH projects at Choi Hing Road and Choi Shek Lane, Ngau Tau Kok (i.e. the former St. Joseph's Anglo-Chinese School), respectively providing about 2 290 and 148 units with intake tentatively scheduled in the second quarter of next year and the first quarter of 2026. 

     Same as the first contract, the scope of operation and management services mainly covers occupant management, property management, daily maintenance, as well as the provision of social services, and the management and operation of ancillary facilities, etc. To encourage participation of different stakeholders in the community, the HB welcomes tenders from all capable and experienced service providers, including non-government organisations and those with a valid property management company licence, or a collaboration between them.

     To ensure service quality, the HB will carry out a technical assessment based on a series of factors, including the management capability, relevant experience and past service performance of the organisations, as well as the proposed modes of operation and management, social service support to be provided, feasibility of an exit plan and use of innovation and information technology as stated in their proposals, etc such that the facilities and services of LPH can meet the needs of the residents and the local community. The tender price will then be evaluated to form a consolidated assessment to decide on the most suitable organisation for operating LPH.

     A spokesman for the HB said, "LPH could fill the short-term gap of the public housing supply, and improve the living conditions and quality of life of people living in inadequate housing as soon as practicable. Construction of a number of projects has already commenced. Under this contract, the operation and management of two LPH projects in proximity will be taken up by one organisation. We anticipate that this arrangement could create synergy, not only for enhancing the flexibility in operation and utilisation of resources, but also for increasing the efficiency and expanding the scope of service, to create a small community of LPH."

     Interested organisations may download the tender documents via the relevant tender notice on the HB's website (www.hb.gov.hk) or from the e-Tendering System; or contact the Dedicated Team on Light Public Housing under the HB for obtaining the tender documents. The Tender Reference is HB2024/OPR-LPH-CHJ.

     Tenderers must submit the tenders by noon on July 26, 2024 (Friday), either electronically via the e-Tendering System or by deposit in the Government Secretariat Tender Box situated at the Lobby of the Public Entrance on Ground Floor, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar. Late tenders will not be accepted.

     The Transport Department (TD) today (June 7) reminded members of the public that the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Tsim Sha Tsui East from June 11 to 17 to facilitate the holding of the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races near Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade on June 15 and 16.
 
1. Suspension of landing steps
 
     The Tsim Sha Tsui Landing Nos. 2 and 5 will be temporarily suspended from 10am on June 11 to noon on June 17. The Tsim Sha Tsui Landing No. 1 will be temporarily suspended from 4pm on June 13 to noon on June 17.
 
2. Suspension of ferry services
 
     The "water taxi" licensed ferry service plying between Tsim Sha Tsui East, West Kowloon, Wan Chai and Central will be temporarily suspended from June 13 to 16.
 
3. Suspension of pick-up/drop-off points
 
     Part of the non-franchised bus pick-up/drop-off points on Salisbury Road westbound opposite to Wing On Plaza will be temporarily suspended from noon on June 13 to 11pm on June 16.
 
4. Temporary bus stop arrangements
 
     The bus stops of KMB route Nos. 5A, 8P, 92R, 260X, 268B, 269B and Citybus route Nos. 796X, A25, H1, NA20 on Salisbury Road westbound opposite to Wing On Plaza will be temporarily relocated for about 30 metres westwards from June 15 to 16.
 
     For details of the special traffic and public transport arrangements, members of the public may visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk), its mobile application "HKeMobility" or refer to the passenger notices issued by the relevant public transport operators.
 
     The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures when necessary. The public should pay attention to the latest traffic news through radio, television or "HKeMobility".