MDN 31/2025

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Installation of bulkheads and associated works at former Kai Tak runway

No longer in forceReceived 12 Feb 2025, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 12:45 UTC

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MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 31/2025 (Marine Works) Installation Works of Bulkheads for Seawater Intake at Former Kai Tak Airport Runway With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 14 months, installation works of bulkheads for seawater intake will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline: (A) 22-18.79N 114-12.27E (B) 22-18.77N 114-12.25E (C) 22-18.79N 114-12.23E (D) 22-18.81N 114-12.25E 2. The works will be carried out by one dumb lighter. One tug will provide assistance. Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. 3. A working area of approximately 50 metres around the lighter will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the lighter. 4. A silt curtain which is a large piece of netting to contain mud and sediments extending from the sea surface to the seabed will be established within the works area. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtain. 5. The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessels employed for the works will stay in the works area outside the hours of work. 6. Diving operations will be carried out from time to time during the hours of work. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep clear of the works area at slow speed, bearing in mind that there are divers working in the area. 7. A drawing showing the works area is attached to this Notice. This Notice is an extension of Marine Department Notice No. 217/2023. Mr. S.F. WONG Director of Marine Marine Department Government of the HKSAR Date: 12 February 2025 Action File Ref.: L/M No. 46/23 in MD-PD&PS-F01-075-01A-001A-P055

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Installation works of bulkheads for seawater intake will be carried out at the former Kai Tak Airport runway area from 12 February 2025 for approximately 14 months. Works are carried out by one dumb lighter with one tug; a 50 metre working area around the lighter and silt curtain marked by yellow marker buoys with yellow flashing lights will be established. Diving operations will take place from time to time during working hours 0700-1900 (no work on Sundays and public holidays). Vessels should proceed with caution and keep clear of the works area at slow speed.

Type: Offshore operations · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Former Kai Tak Airport runway area, Hong Kong
Validity: From 12 Feb 2025, 00:00 UTC
Until 12 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTCWith immediate effect and for a period of approximately 14 months. Hours of work 0700 to 1900 hours. No works on Sundays and public holidays.
Activity periods: ? - ? (Daily 0700-1900 UTC (times given as stated in notice), no works on Sundays and public holidays, from 12 Feb 2025 for approximately 14 months)
Hazards: installation works (bulkheads), anchored lighter and tug, silt curtain, diving operations, marker buoys with flashing lights

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