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 has announced that Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Hoi Mei Wan Beach and Ting Kau Beach in Tsuen Wan District have been reopened today (August 30). The beaches were temporarily closed earlier for clearance work and maintenance of shark prevention nets after the typhoon.

     Meanwhile, Deep Water Bay Beach, Chung Hom Kok Beach, Turtle Cove Beach and Shek O Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach, Pui O Beach, Upper Cheung Sha Beach, Lower Cheung Sha Beach and Tong Fuk Beach in Islands District; and Trio Beach, Hap Mun Bay Beach, Silverstrand Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District remain closed until further notice as longer time is needed for repairing damaged shark prevention nets or clearing debris due to the typhoon's impact. Red flags have been hoisted at the beaches. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beaches.

Ends/Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Issued at HKT 12:55

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