Proposed Works of Water Recreation and Yacht Bay Development Gazetted

Proposed works of water recreation and yacht bay development gazetted

The Government proposes to allow the Airport Authority Hong Kong to carry out works for water recreation and yacht bay development in the bay area between the Hong Kong International Airport, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port and Tung Chung, to the east of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port and in Tung Chung East. The extent of the area of foreshore and seabed affected is described in a notice gazetted today (August 7).

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Photo source: reference image

The proposed works include dredging, construction of breakwaters, construction of gangways, platforms and floating walkways for berthing and mooring facilities, and construction of cable wake towers, floating walkways and platforms for a water park facility. The works aim to create a diverse range of leisure and tourism opportunities, and develop a marine lifestyle destination for locals and visitors. The proposed works are tentatively scheduled to commence in 2027 for completion by 2030.

The Hong Kong International Airport, Photo source: reference image

The notice and its related plan are posted near the site. The plan is also available for inspection at:

* Survey and Mapping Office of the Lands Department (6/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong) (where copies can be purchased on order);

* Islands Home Affairs Enquiry Centre (Tung Chung) of the Islands District Office (1/F, Tung Chung Post Office Building, 6 Mei Tung Street, Tung Chung, Lantau Island); and

* Lands Department's website (www.landsd.gov.hk) under Government Notices.

Any person who considers that he has an interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and seabed involved may submit a written objection to the Director of Lands, 20/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, within two months from the gazette date, i.e. on or before October 7. The objector shall describe in the notice of objection his interest, right or easement, and the manner in which he will be allegedly affected.

Yacht, Photo source: reference image

EMSD announces latest sampling results for legionella at fresh water cooling towers

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (August 7) announced that the department tested 72 water samples collected from cooling towers in 45 buildings in its routine inspections in July 2026. None of them were detected to have a total legionella count at or above the upper threshold, which is 1 000 colony-forming units per millilitre. 

The EMSD also announced the locations of buildings which were served with nuisance notices during the preceding three-month period as the total legionella count was found in the fresh water cooling towers to be equal to or above the upper threshold. 

The EMSD publishes the latest statistics of the above information on a half-monthly basis on its website: www.emsd.gov.hk/en/other_regulatory_services/cooling_towers/water_sampling/index.html.

The EMSD reminds the owners of fresh water cooling towers that they have the responsibility to design, operate and maintain cooling towers properly. They should arrange regular inspections, timely maintenance and periodic testing of the water quality in their cooling towers in accordance with the Code of Practice for Fresh Water Cooling Towers issued by the department to prevent the proliferation of legionella.

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Photo source: reference image