Landing Steps Repair Works at Peng Chau

13 Feb 2025 / Hong Kong

For approximately one month, landing steps repair works will be carried out at Peng Chau. During the period of works, the following areas and landing steps will, in seriatim, be occupied and temporarily closed to marine traffic.

WORKS AREA 1
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22° 17.194’N / 114° 02.167’E
(B) 22° 17.191’N / 114° 02.158’E
(C) 22° 17.221’N / 114° 02.147’E
(D) 22° 17.223’N / 114° 02.156’E

WORKS AREA 2
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (H) and the adjacent shoreline:
(E) 22° 17.073’N / 114° 02.213’E
(F) 22° 17.071’N / 114° 02.204’E
(G) 22° 17.086’N / 114° 02.198’E
(H) 22° 17.089’N / 114° 02.207’E

The works will be carried out by one crane boat. Vessel engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

A working area of approximately 25 metres around the crane boat will be established.

Silt curtains, which are large pieces of netting to contain mud and sediments extending from the sea surface to the seabed, will be established within the works areas. Yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtains.

The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessel employed for the works will not stay in the works areas outside the hours of work.

(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.30/2025

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