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| Officers will be on patrol to enforce cleanlines and safety in public areas during tonight's revelry |
The government has asked everyone planning to join
tonight’s New Year’s Eve revelry to keep venues clean and mind their safety, especially when in crowded places.
In a press statement, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) said it will join forces with other government departments to implement a series of
measures to maintain cleanliness and safety at public venues where large crowds
are expected to gather for the countdown
and other celebration activities.
These include the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC)
Piazza, Salisbury Garden, the Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Middle
Road Children's Playground, Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden, Urban
Council Centenary, Kai Tak Sky Garden, Kwun Tong Promenade and Cha Kwo Ling
Promenade along the Kowloon waterfront, as well as Tamar Park, the Central and
Western District Promenade - Central Section, the Wan Chai Temporary Promenade
and East Coast Park (Phase 1) on the waterfront of Hong Kong Island.
LSCD said there will law enforcement teams working
with its staff to step up patrols and take action against littering, illegal
hawking and vandalism of public property. It warned that those who litter face
a summary fine of $3,000.
"People are urged to keep places clean and tidy
while celebrating New Year's Eve. Defacing and damaging public property is
prohibited at all venues. People should take away all their belongings when
departing the venues and should not leave trash behind,” said the LCSD.
When in crowded areas, people are advised to remain
calm and be mindful of their own safety to prevent any mishaps.
The public announcement systems at the HKCC will
also broadcast anti-littering and crowd management messages in Cantonese,
Putonghua and English on a regular basis during the holiday.
Crowd control measures will be implemented at the HKCC
Piazza, Salisbury Garden, the Avenue of Stars and the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
based on actual conditions. Members of the public are advised to pay attention
to the announcements, follow the instructions of the duty personnel and mind
their safety.
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