"Tidal Flow" to be implemented at Wong Tai Sin Temple
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     Police may implement a "tidal flow" system at Wong Tai Sin Temple to facilitate worshippers visiting the temple during the Lunar New Year period.

     "Crowd management measures will be put into force at Wong Tai Sin Temple from 6pm on February 6 to 7am the following day and daily from 7am to 7pm on February 7 to 10, 13, 15, 16 and 17," a Police spokesman said.

     "Should the temple be overcrowded, a 'tidal flow' system will be carried out for worshippers' safety, and Police officers will direct worshippers to enter the temple in groups," he noted.

     Worshippers are required to enter the temple in a one-way flow. No worshippers will be allowed to stay inside the designated area marked with yellow box at the temple.

     "Worshippers are urged to follow the advice given by Police officers and take extra care of their personal belongings as well as their young children and elderly companions," he added.

     Police in conjunction with Housing Department, and Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will take strict enforcement actions against hawkers causing obstructions in the vicinity of the temple.

     Special traffic arrangements will be implemented as follows:

(1) A section of Shatin Pass Road between Lung Cheung Road and Fung Tak Road will be closed to all traffic between 7pm on February 6 and 7pm the following day, and daily from 7am to 7pm on February 8, 9, 13, 15, 16 and 17. Only franchised public light buses or vehicles with permits issued by the Commissioner for Transport will be allowed access to the section.

(2) Temporary suspension of taxi stand: 
During the road closure period, the taxi stand on the eastern kerbside of Shatin Pass Road will be temporarily suspended.

Police Report No. 3
Issued By PPRB

Ends/Tuesday, February 5, 2008