Temporary closure of some LCSD leisure and sports facilities
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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (December 4) that the following leisure and sports facilities will be temporarily closed for turf maintenance works:

(a) The natural turf pitch at Tsuen Wan Riviera Park in Tsuen Wan District will be temporarily closed from December 6 to 21, 2014.

(b) The grass pitch at Tin Shui Wai Sports Ground in Yuen Long District will be temporarily closed from December 14, 2014 to January 3, 2015.

(c) The grass pitch and golf driving range at Wo Yi Hop Road Sports Ground in Kwai Tsing District will be temporarily closed from December 20, 2014 to January 2, 2015. The running track will remain open as usual.

(d) The grass pitch at Tsing Yi Sports Ground in Kwai Tsing District will be temporarily closed from December 21, 2014 to January 3, 2015. The running track will remain open as usual.

     During the closure period, the public may use similar facilities in the same districts or nearby venues.

     Moreover, the fitness room at Yau Oi Sports Centre in Tuen Mun District will be temporarily closed from December 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015 for improvement work. During the closure period, the public may use similar facilities at the nearby venue - The Jockey Club Tuen Mun Butterfly Beach Sports Centre.

     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 direct.

Ends/Thursday, December 4, 2014
Issued at HKT 15:00

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