Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung said the new Huanggang Port had operated smoothly for about a week since opening, with people and vehicles completing clearance in an average of 5 to 15 minutes. Immigration Department figures showed about 130,000 passenger trips through the new Huanggang Port yesterday, while the average in the first few days after opening was about 80,000 passenger trips a day, more than double the level before the port was redeveloped. He said footfall at Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau Spur Line control points fell by about 3 to 7 per cent, which he considered had played a diversion role.
Why read this: About a week after the port opened, Tang Ping-keung gave specific figures on footfall and clearance times, and explained the diversion effect of a 3 to 7 per cent drop in footfall at Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau Spur Line.
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The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department says that because lifts replaced by Tairi Elevator (Hong Kong) Company Limited were completed without door frame components installed, the department will finish inspecting all lifts installed by Tairi across Hong Kong within a few days starting Friday. The department has required other registered lift contractors to carry out the same checks and submit reports, with the work to be completed by mid-November, and has mobilised the lift association to help speed up installation of door frame components. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has set up a dedicated page showing inspection and installation progress.
Why read this: The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department explains the inspection progress, the scope of checks required of contractors and the mid-November completion deadline, and has set up a dedicated page to publish installation progress so readers can check whether their building is on the list.
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A fire broke out on a moored vessel at Stonecutters Island. Firefighters responded to a report and arrived to fight the blaze, which happened at nearly 10am this morning. The Fire Services Department said that if members of the public are affected by smoke and odour drifting with the wind, they should stay indoors as much as possible, close their doors and windows, and remain calm.
Why read this: A moored vessel caught fire at Stonecutters Island. Firefighters have arrived to put out the blaze and remind the public that if affected by smoke and odour they should stay indoors and close their doors and windows.