Temporary closure of some LCSD leisure and sports facilities
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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (May 5) that the following leisure and sports facilities will be temporarily closed:

(a) The arena of Peng Chau Sports Centre in Islands District will be temporarily closed from May 8 to 22 for renovation works. Other facilities in the Sports Centre will remain open as usual.

(b) The turf pitch of North District Sports Ground in North District will be temporarily closed from May 10 to June 20 for turf maintenance works, while the running track will remain open. During the closure period, the public may use the turf pitch at Fanling Recreation Ground or the artificial turf pitch at Pak Fuk Tin Sum Playground in the same district.

(c) The turf pitch of Tsing Yi Sports Ground in Kwai Tsing District will be temporarily closed from May 18 to July 12 for turf maintenance works, while the running track will remain open. During the closure period, the public may use the turf pitch at Kwai Chung Sports Ground in the same district.

(d) The turf pitch of Siu Lun Sports Ground in Tuen Mun District will be temporarily closed from May 20 to June 30 for turf maintenance works. During the closure period, the public may use the turf pitch at Tuen Mun Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground in the same district.

     For the most up-to-date closure schedules of the above leisure and sports facilities, the public may refer to the notices at the venues or contact venue staff directly.

Ends/Friday, May 5, 2017
Issued at HKT 15:00

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