Security Bureau holds Huanggang Port neighborhood experience day (with photos/video)
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In anticipation of the upcoming opening of the redeveloped Huanggang Port, the Security Bureau today (October 4) arranged a neighborhood experience day, welcoming members of the general public from all districts to go to and explore the Huanggang Port Building Hong Kong Port Area. Individuals utilized the general public transportation services linking to the port and centers inside the port structure, and learnt more about the unique “collaborative inspection and joint clearance” mode in addition to the structure’s architectural style functions.
Through the co-ordination of the Home Affairs Department with the District Offices throughout all 18 districts, more than 1 500 members of the general public from numerous districts took part in the occasion. Individuals took a trip from designated pick-up points in their districts to the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area by franchised buses or cross-boundary coach services. They visited the port structure in groups directed by officers from the Fire Services Department and the Correctional Services Department.
Individuals initially got to and checked out the general public transportation interchange of the port structure to learn more about the general public transportation plans. They then explored the port structure to discover its interior decoration functions and experience different passenger-friendly centers, consisting of the totally free Government Wi-Fi service. They consequently took the escalators to the departure hall on the 5th flooring, where officers of the Immigration Department presented the operation of the “collaborative inspection” automated channels, providing individuals a much better understanding of the unique “collaborative inspection and joint clearance” mode. Officers of Hong Kong Customs then discussed the traveler clearance and customizeds assessment treatments at the arrival hall on the 4th flooring.
The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, went to the location and consulted with individuals to learn more about their views on the port and experiences of the go to today. He was pleased to keep in mind that lots of individuals reacted favorably and were eagerly anticipating the early opening of the redeveloped Huanggang Port, which would bring a more effective and practical clearance experience to the general public. Mr Tang likewise dispersed present packs prepared by the Security Bureau and took photos with individuals.
The neighborhood experience day was carried out in a favorable and passionate environment, with numerous individuals revealing enjoyment about the occasion. The occasion efficiently improved individuals’ understanding of the general public transportation plans, migration and customizeds clearance, and passenger-friendly centers at the port structure. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to work carefully with the Shenzhen side to prepare adequately for the opening of the port.