
Red flag at Silver Mine Bay Beach in Island District lowered
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Attention TV/radio announcers:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department says the red flag hoisted at Silver Mine Bay Beach in Island District has been lowered.
As advised by the Environmental Protection Department, the water quality of the beach is now suitable for swimming.
The red flag was hoisted on May 23 due to the water quality being classified as Grade 4 and unsuitable for swimming.
Ends/Saturday, May 26, 2007
Issued at HKT 10:27
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