Fresh water supply in Tung Chung Town affected

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     The Water Supplies Department (WSD) announced that owing to the emergency repair works in relation to a water main operation incident at Cheung Tung Road near Siu Ho Wan Water Treatment Works of Lantau Island involving a fresh water pipe of 1 200 millimetres in diameter, the fresh water supply of Tung Chung Town area will be affected from 10pm today (November 3). The WSD had immediately arranged water wagons and water tanks to provide temporary water supply to the residents and shops in need.

     Affected by the incident, a section of both bounds of Cheung Tung Road near Siu Ho Wan Water Treatment Works is temporary closed to facilitate urgent repair works. Drivers should consider using alternative routes. Meanwhile, the WSD had contacted the respective District Council members and the Care Team to understand the needs of the affected residents and shops and provide assistance as and when appropriate.

     The WSD will provide updated information through the departmental website (www.esd.wsd.gov.hk/esd/cne/waterSuspension/wsmsInit.do?USER) and the WSD Mobile App.

     The WSD's project team is sparing no effort in carrying out emergency repair works and striving for resuming the water supply gradually tomorrow (November 4) morning. The WSD apologises for the inconvenience caused to the public arising from the incident.

Ends/Sunday, November 3, 2024
Issued at HKT 23:45

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