New opening arrangements for Ex-Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir
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     With a view to further enabling the public to visit the Ex-Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir and appreciate its internal structures, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (July 15) announced that no prior appointment will be required for the public to visit the service reservoir from August 1. The opening hours will be from 9am to noon and 2pm to 5pm from Monday to Sunday (closed on the first Tuesday of each month), with final admission time at 11.30am and 4.30pm each day.

     For guided tours, the WSD will organise one session for groups in the afternoon from Monday to Friday (closed on the first Tuesday of each month) and two sessions for individuals in the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday. Members of the public are welcome to make appointments through the WSD's Guided Tour to Ex-Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir dedicated webpage.

     The service reservoir has a maximum capacity of 100 persons. The WSD will arrange entry on a first-come, first-served basis. For other special arrangements, the WSD will make announcements through its dedicated webpage.

Ends/Monday, July 15, 2024
Issued at HKT 14:30

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