Construction Works for Seawater Intake at Former Kai Tak Airport Runway

17 Aug 2023 / Hong Kong, SAR

For approximately 12 months, constructions works for seawater intake will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22° 18.952’ N 114° 12.088’ E
(B) 22° 18.926’ N 114° 12.062’ E
(C) 22° 18.949’ N 114° 12.038’ E
(D) 22° 18.974’ N 114° 12.065’ E

The works will be carried out by one dumb lighter. One work boat and one tug will provide assistance. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

A working area of approximately 20 metres around the lighter will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the lighter.

A slit curtain, extending from the sea surface to the sea bed, will be established within the work area. The slit curtain is a large piece of netting used to contain mud and sediments. Yellow market buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extend of the slit curtain.

The hours of work will be round-the-clock.

Diving operations will be carried out from time to time during the hours of work.

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.133/2023

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