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Lifesaving services at beaches in winter
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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (October 31) the following arrangements for lifesaving services at its 39 gazetted beaches during the period between November 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024:

Deep Water Bay Beach, Clear Water Bay Second Beach, Silverstrand Beach and Golden Beach
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November 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024
Lifesaving services available from 8am to 5pm daily

St. Stephen's Beach
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November 1 to 30, 2023
Lifesaving services available from 8am to 5pm daily
(Lifesaving services suspended from December 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024)

Repulse Bay Beach, Middle Bay Beach, Big Wave Bay Beach and Silver Mine Bay Beach
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November 1 to 30, 2023, and March 1 to 31, 2024
Lifesaving services available from 8am to 5pm daily
(Lifesaving services suspended from December 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024)

Stanley Main Beach
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March 1 to 31, 2024
Lifesaving services available from 8am to 5pm daily
(Lifesaving services suspended from November 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024)

     Lifesaving services at the remaining 29 LCSD beaches will be suspended from November 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, during winter. A detailed list can be found in the attachment.

     The LCSD calls on members of the public to observe water safety while swimming. People should swim at the beaches only when lifesaving services are available. Please do not enter the water when the red flag is hoisted. 
 
Ends/Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Issued at HKT 11:00
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