Installation of Temporary Floating Refuse Containment Boom in Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter

06 Jan 2022 / Hong Kong

With immediate effect and for a period of approximately nine months, marine works involving installation of one floating refuse containment boom will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (B) and the adjacent shoreline:

(A) 22°18.928’N 114°12.801’E

(B) 22°18.919’N 114°12.818’E

A floating refuse containment boom will be installed near the rainwater drainage outlets in Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter with two ends of the boom fixed on the vertical seawall. Work boat will be deployed to clean up refuse trapped in the boom during day time.

The purpose of the floating refuse containment boom is to intercept general floating refuse, and the boom comprises a 30 meters long polyethylene float with reflective material.

Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution.

(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.235/2021

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