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The Transport Department (TD) today (May 24) reminded interested organisations to submit their applications for the Visiting Scheme to Outlying Islands 2015-16 on or before June 15 this year. Late applications will not be considered.
The Visiting Scheme to Outlying Islands 2015-16 encourages schools, uniformed groups, non-governmental organisations and community and local groups and others to organise activities to visit Cheung Chau, Lantau (Mui Wo), Peng Chau and Lamma Island (Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan). Successful applicants will be provided with free ferry rides to travel to and from the above four outlying islands. The objectives of the Scheme are to promote the local economy of outlying islands, reduce the transportation costs of organisations for holding activities and boost the patronage of the outlying island ferry services. The application period will end on June 15.
Interested organisations may visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or call 1823 for details of the Scheme.
Ends/Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Issued at HKT 14:00
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