Cleaning works for seawater intake culverts at West Kowloon Cultural District

19 Mar 2021 / Hong Kong

For approximately three weeks, cleaning works for seawater intake culverts will be carried out within the works area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22° 18.047’N 114° 09.899’E
(B) 22° 18.027’N 114° 09.899’E
(C) 22° 18.027’N 114° 09.884’E
(D) 22° 18.045’N 114° 09.884’E

The works will involve diving operations from time to time using the abutting seawall as the base of operation. One guard boat will provide assistance.

The hours of work will be from 0800 to 1800 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. The guard boat employed for the works will not stay in the works area outside the hours of work.

The guard boat engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep clear of the works area at slow speed, bearing in mind there are divers working in the area.

(For information about operations in Hong Kong, contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected])

Source: Government of the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.63 of 2021

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