Hong Kong Coliseum to be temporarily closed for major renovations
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    The Leisure and Cultural Services Department today (June 30) announced that the Hong Kong Coliseum (HKC) at 9 Cheong Wan Road, Hung Hom, would be temporarily closed from July 2 for major improvement works. The HKC is scheduled to be re-opened in early 2009.

    During the renovation period, all the facilities at the venue including the arena, piazza and URBTIX box office will be closed.

    For enquiries on rental arrangements after the reopening of the HKC, please contact the booking section at 2355 7261 or visit the HKC’s website at www.lcsd.gov.hk/hkc.

Ends/Monday, June 30, 2008
Issued at HKT 14:58

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