Red flag at Silver Mine Bay Beach lowered
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Attention TV/radio announcers:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 16) that the Environmental Protection Department has classified the water quality at Silver Mine Bay Beach in Islands District as Grade 3, which means the water quality has improved and the beach is suitable for swimming. The red flag has been lowered.
The red flag was hoisted on the beach earlier on due to the water quality being classified as Grade 4 and unsuitable for swimming.
Ends/Saturday, April 16, 2016
Issued at HKT 12:08
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