SEE attends seminar on ecological and environmental protection of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, attended a seminar in Shenzhen yesterday (October 29) held by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) on the ecological and environmental protection work of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The seminar aimed to deepen the promotion of ecological and environmental protection work in the GBA, exchange related major work progress and suggestions among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, and explore measures to support the GBA in accelerating the building of an international first-class beautiful bay area. The Secretary of the Leading Party Members Group of the MEE, Mr Sun Jinlong, also attended and gave an important speech at the seminar.
During the seminar, Mr Tse highlighted four key areas regarding the initiatives and strategies of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) in promoting ecological and environmental protection in the GBA. These include enhancing environmental governance to build a beautiful Hong Kong, promoting green and low-carbon transformation, green transportation development, and advocating for the building of "Zero-waste City."
Mr Tse said, "Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao have effective co-ordination mechanisms in various environmental aspects to promote ecological and environmental protection in the GBA. The Hong Kong SAR will continue to actively participate and co-operate, contributing to the development of picturesque landscapes and a beautiful bay area. Looking ahead, we look forward to collaborating with Mainland cities in the GBA to jointly promote a circular economy, facilitate green transformation and explore collaborative opportunities for the development of green industries in the GBA with a view to supporting the high-quality development of the entire GBA."
Attendees of the seminar included representatives from the Hong Kong and Macao work office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the People's Government of Guangdong Province, the MEE, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong Province, the Ecology and Environment Bureau of Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Guangzhou Municipalities and the Environmental Protection Bureau of the Macao SAR. The Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment), Miss Janice Tse, and the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, also attended the seminar.
Mr Tse returned to Hong Kong in the afternoon.
SEE attends seminar on ecological and environmental protection of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE attends seminar on ecological and environmental protection of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley
Special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Happy Valley today (October 30). The arrangements will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.
A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race
The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 50 minutes before the start of the first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:
1. Road closure
Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.
2. Traffic diversions
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be re-routed one way northbound;
- Traffic along eastbound Queen's Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along Queen's Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen's Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen's Road East; and
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.
B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting
The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:
1. Road closure
- The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen's Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC;
- Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
- Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen's Road East.
In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.
2. Traffic diversions
- Eastbound Queen's Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
- Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.
C. Learner drivers prohibition
Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:
- Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
- Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
- Canal Road East; and
- The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.
D. Suspension of parking spaces
Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night racing respectively.
All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.
Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of Police on site.
