District Council Discussion Paper No. EHW 49/2014 For Environment, Housing and Works Committee Meeting on 10 September 2014

Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) in

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to brief Members of the details and arrangements for the Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) to be launched by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) in Tai Po District.

Background

2. The Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase II) organized by FEHD was launched between 28.4.2014 and 4.7.2014. Actions taken in the district and the results are detailed at Annex I.

3. Last year, there were two local, three imported and one unclassified Japanese encephalitis cases, 103 imported dengue fever cases and 5 imported chikungunya fever cases in . On the other hand, one local Japanese encephalitis case had been reported in June this year. In order to safeguard public health and to sustain anti-mosquito efforts, FEHD will continue to strengthen mosquito control and organize the Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) for eight consecutive weeks from 18.8.2014 to 10.10.2014.

4. The Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) to be carried out under the slogan “Prevent Japanese Encephalitis and Dengue Fever Act Now!” aims to achieve the following objectives -

(a) To heighten public awareness of the potential risk of dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, chikungunya fever and other mosquito-borne diseases;

- 1 - (b) To encourage community participation and forge close partnership of government departments concerned in anti-mosquito work; and

(c) To eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites.

Mosquito Control Operations

5. FEHD will carry out a series of operations focusing on removal of accumulation of water and mosquito prevention from 18.8.2014 to 10.10.2014 at potential mosquito breeding places in the district. Emphasis will be placed on proximities close to human residences, schools, construction sites, public housing estates, hospitals, illegal cultivation sites and typhoon shelters. Please refer to Annex II for the action plan.

6. During the above period, Pest Control Section of this district will deploy a total of 20 pest control teams to perform mosquito control work in accordance with the attached action plan and take the opportunity to offer knowledge and technical advice on the prevention of mosquito breeding to the public.

Education and Publicity

7. On publicity and education fronts, FEHD will adopt the following measures in addition to arranging press releases and the announcement of public interest through television and radio broadcasting-

(a) To produce publicity posters, pamphlets, banners and educational materials on prevention of mosquito breeding for public circulation;

(b) To distribute publicity materials widely through close liaison with government departments and local organizations to arouse public awareness of mosquito prevention;

- 2 - (c) To distribute VCDs and letters on mosquito preventive and control measures to target groups, such as the managements of construction sites and the public or private housing estates;

(d) To organize roving exhibitions at major shopping malls of housing estates and outreaching health talks for students and housing estate managements;

(e) To organize games on knowledge of mosquito prevention; and

(f) To hold thematic exhibitions at the FEHD Health Education Exhibition and Resource Centre, and to include relevant information in the FEHD homepage and in the 24-hour hotline service.

Local Participation

8. To enlist support and active participation of this District Council in the Campaign, District Council Members and Committee Members will be invited to participate in related events, organize publicity activities and at the same time, to offer views on the mosquito control work. The District Environmental Hygiene Superintendent will work out the details with the District Council Secretariat. The Pest Control Advisory Section of the department would provide technical assistance in organizing the publicity activities.

Tai Po District Environmental Hygiene Office Food and Environmental Hygiene Department

10 September 2014

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Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase II) in Tai Po District

The Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase II) was launched between 28.4.2014 and 4.7.2014. During the period, all mosquito elimination and prevention works were carried out smoothly. The actions and results of the Anti-mosquito Campaign in the district are as follows -

1. Number of patrols made at the target areas : 12050

2. Number of mosquito breeding sites identified and eliminated : 214

3. Number of potential mosquito breeding sites identified and eliminated : 5097

4. Quantity of refuse cleared (tonnes) : 48.5

5. Number of prosecutions instituted : 1

6. Number of warning letters issued : 0

7. Number of advice and messages provided to the 107 public in respect of mosquito prevention :

8. Number of leaflets/posters distributed : 3636

9. Number of cases referred to other government 16 departments :

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Location Anti- Date of mosquito Operation Team AM PM

Departmental Kwong Fuk Estate. Sheung Wong Yi Au, Staff Ha Wong Yi Au.

18.8.2014 Contractor Staff Long Ha, Po Sam Pai, BBQ Area, A (Monday) Ha Hang, Chuen On Road, Tai Shan, Tseng Tau, Casa Brava, Po Hospital, Fu Chung Lane AHML Nethersole Hospital, (CHC Living Spirit College). Tung Leung Road (Tai Po Methodist School).

Departmental Cheung Shue Tan. Sha Po Tsai, Cheung Uk Tei. Staff 19.8.2014 (Tuesday) Contractor Staff Sha Lan, Sha Lan Villas, Fung Yuen Lo Tsuen, Lai Pik , Shan, Sam Mun Tsai Road, Tung Tsz Shan Road Typhoon Shelter, Wholesale Fish Market.

Departmental Ko Lau Wan . Fo Chun Road Construction Staff Site.

20.8.2014 Contractor Staff Shan Liu Road, Ting Nga Court, (Wednesday) Shan Nam Road, Wai Ha, Yee Nga Court, Shuen Wan Chan Uk Village, Wong Yue Tan, Ha Tei Ha, Shuen Wan Lei Uk Village, Treasurespot Garden, Shuen Wan Chim Uk Village. Tai Mei Tuk Village.

Departmental Chong San Road, Yau King Lane, Staff Wang Fuk Court. Lookout Link. 21.8.2014 (Thursday) Contractor Staff Ng Uk Tsuen. Fu Shin Estate (Kau Yan College and Kei ching School), Sun Hing Garden, Lo Tsz Tin.

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Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) Tai Po District Action Plan (18.8.2014 – 10.10.2014)

Location Anti- Date of mosquito Operation Team AM PM

Departmental Lai Chi Hang, Care Village. Ta Tit Yan, Yuen Tun Ha. Staff

22.8.2014 Contractor Staff Village, Sam Mun Lo Ping Road, Lo Fai Road, (Friday) Tsai New Village, Fung Mei Luen Yick Pier, Wai, The Hong Kong Institute Luen Yick Fishermen Village. of Education, .

Contractor Staff Yue Kok Tsuen, Lung Mei, Tung Tsz, Wong Chuk Tsuen, :- Tai Mei Tuk Village, (Dai King Street, 23.8.2014 San Tau Kok, Dai Hei Street, (Saturday) Tai Po Industrial Estate( Dai Dai Kwai Street, Fat Street, Dai Wah Street, Dai Cheong Street and Dai Fuk Street). Bus Terminal, Dai Wang Street, Dai Fu Street).

Departmental Sheung Wun Yiu, Yuen Lane. Staff Ha Wun Yiu. 25.8.2014 (Monday) Contractor Staff On Pong Road, On Tai Road, Ting Tai Road, Chung Nga Road, Estate (Yuen Cheng Maun Yuen Leng, Nam Wa Po. Chen Jubilee Primary School).

Departmental Fo Chun Road. Yat Yiu Avenue. Staff

26.8.2014 Contractor Staff Nam Hang, (Tuesday) Treasure Garden, Jade Plaza, Fortune Plaza, , Tai Wo Village, Tai Hang Tai Hang Chung Sum Wai, Garden, Prince Garden. Tai Hang Fui Sha Wai.

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Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) Tai Po District Action Plan (18.8.2014 – 10.10.2014)

Location Anti- Date of mosquito Operation Team AM PM

Departmental San Wai. San Uk Ka. Staff 27.8.2014 (Wednesday) Contractor Staff Eightland Gardens, Tai Yuen Estate (Carmel Pak Cho Ma Wu, U Sec School), Tit Mei Tsai, Kau Lung Hang, Kau Lung Hang San Wai, Che Tei. Tsz Tong Tsuen.

Departmental . Yat Nga Court. Staff

Contractor Staff Chui Lok Street, San Wai Tsai, 28.8.2014 Chui Yi Street, Kau Hui Chik Street, (Thursday) Greenery Plaza, Mei Sun Lane, Beautiful Garden, Full Scene Garden, Tai Ping Industrial Centre, Windfield Garden, Ma Kwu Lam. Chui Wo Lane, Tai Po Jockey Club Clinic.

Departmental Shan Tong Road, Tai Po Kau Lo Wai. Staff Shan Yin Road. 29.8.2014 (Friday) Contractor Staff Ying Pun Ha, Tai Po Centre, Chuk Hang, Yung Shue O. Tai Po Tau, San Wa On Lane, Wai Tau Tsuen.

Contractor Staff Serenity Park, Shui Wai, Hong Lok villa, Parc Versailles, Kei Ling Ha Kau Lung Hang 30.8.2014 Lo Wai, Kei Ling Ha San Mui Shue Hang, (Saturday) Wai. Construction Site:- (Fung Yuen T.P.T.L. 183).

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Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) Tai Po District Action Plan (18.8.2014 – 10.10.2014)

Location Anti- Date of mosquito Operation Team AM PM

Departmental . Lai Chi Hang. Staff Fong Ma Po, San 1.9.2014 Contractor Staff Tsuen, Ko Tong, Ko Tong Ha (Monday) Yeung, Tai Tan. San Uk Pai., Hang Ha Po, Sheung Tin Liu Ha, Ha Tin Liu Ha, Lung A Pai, Nin Wah Road.

Departmental Lai Chi Shan. Kwong Fuk Estate. Staff 2.9.2014 (Tuesday) Contractor Staff She Shan Tsuen, Pak Ngau Chung Uk Tsuen, Tai Om, Shek Sheung Tsuen, Pak Cheung Muk Tau. Ngau Shek Ha Tsuen, Tseng Tau, Tai Tung.

Departmental Shan Tong New Village. Shan Tong New Village. Staff 3.9.2014 (Wednesday) Contractor Staff Chuen Pei Lung, Ngau Kwu Chai Kek, Wo Liu, Sai O. Leng, Wo Tong Pui, Ping Long, Sai Keng, Nga Yiu Tau.

Departmental Tsung Tsai Yuen. Wong Nai Fai. Staff 4.9.2014 (Thursday) Contractor Staff Kau Liu Ha, San Tong, Pak Hang Ha Po, Ng Tung Chai, Tin Kong, Tin Liu Tsuen, Che Ha. Kwun Hang.

Departmental . Tung Ping Chau. 5.9.2014 Staff (Friday) Contractor Staff Shui Wo, Tai Mong Che, San Uk Tsai, Chek Keng. Ma Po Mei, ,

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Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) Tai Po District Action Plan (18.8.2014 – 10.10.2014)

Location Anti- Date of mosquito Operation Team AM PM

Sham Chung.

Contractor Staff Tong Min Tsuen, Hoi Ha, Pak Sha Pa, San Tong, 6.9.2014 Sha O, Pak Sha O Ha Yeung, Nai Chung, Po Nga Court, . (Saturday) Tai Wo Estate, Wan Tau Street.

Departmental . Lai Chi Hang. Staff

8.9.2014 Contractor Staff Footpath beside Lam Tsuen River, Tai Po Hui Market, (Monday) On Fu Road, Heung Sze Wui Street, Shung Tak Street, Heung Sze Wui Square, Wai Yi Street, Tai Wing Lane, Po Heung Wai Shin Street. Square, Po Heung Street construction site.

Contractor Staff Shek Kwu Lung, Kam Shan, Lin Au, Po Yick Street, Pun Chun Yuen, Po Yick Lane, Kwong Fuk Road 9.9.2014 Tung Mau Square, (Tuesday) Tung Sau Square, Tung Fat Square, Tung Cheung Street, Luk Heung Lane, Road Market.

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Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) Tai Po District Action Plan (18.8.2014 – 10.10.2014)

Location Anti- Date of mosquito Operation Team AM PM

Departmental Ko Lau Wan. Ko Lau Wan. Staff

10.9.2014 Contractor Staff Classical Gardens, Ma Wo, (Wednesday) Grand Dynasty View, Kwong Fuk Lane, Nam Shing Street, Kwong Fuk Square. Wai Yan Street, Pak Shing Street, Sui On Street.

Departmental Tak Nga Court. King Nga Court. Staff 11.9.2014 (Thursday) Contractor Staff Kam Shek New Village, Chung Shun Lane, Tai Po Wong Siu Ching Clinic. Plover Cove Road Soccer Pitch.

Departmental Fo Shing Road, Tai Po Kau San Wai. Staff Cheung Shue Tan.

Contractor Staff Pan Chung, Uptown Plaza, 12.9.2014 Yan Wo Lane, Station, (Friday) Hei Yuen Street, Elegance Garden, Yan Hing Street, Tai Ming Lane, Fu Shin Street, Wan Tau Street, Tsing Yuen Street. Wan Tau Square, Wan Tau Kok Lane, Tai Kwong Lane.

Contractor S.K.H Bishop Mok Sau Tseng Wan Tau Kok Lane. 13.9.2014 Staff Secondary School, (Saturday) Tai Po Hui Market.

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Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) Tai Po District Action Plan (18.8.2014 – 10.10.2014)

Location Anti- Date of mosquito Operation Team AM PM

Departmental Hiu Wan Road. Fung Wan Road. Staff

15.9.2014 Contractor Staff Long Ha, Po Sam Pai, Tai Mei Tuk BBQ Area, A (Monday) Ha Hang, Chuen On Road, Tai Shan, Tseng Tau, Casa Brava, Po Hospital, Fu Chung Lane AHML Nethersole Hospital, (CHC Living Spirit College). Tung Leung Road (Tai Po Methodist School).

Departmental Pun Shan Chau. Fo Yin Road. Staff

16.9.2014 Contractor Staff Tung Tsz Shan Road , Fung Yuen Lo Tsuen, Lai Pik (Tuesday) Sha Lan, Sha Lan Villas, Shan, Sam Mun Tsai Road, Sha Lo Tung. Shuen Wan Typhoon Shelter, Wholesale Fish Market.

Departmental Fo Chun Road. Yin Tse Lane. Staff

17.9.2014 Contractor Staff Shan Liu Road, Ting Nga Court, (Wednesday) Shan Nam Road, Wai Ha, Yee Nga Court, Shuen Wan Chan Uk Village, Wong Yue Tan, Ha Tei Ha, Shuen Wan Lei Uk Village, Treasurespot Garden, Shuen Wan Chim Uk Village. Tai Mei Tuk.

Departmental Sheung Wong Yi Au. Ha Wong Yi Au. Staff 18.9.2014 (Thursday) Contractor Staff Ng Uk Tsuen. Fu Shin Estate (Kau Yan College and Kei ching School), Sun Hing Garden, Lo Tsz Tin.

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Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) Tai Po District Action Plan (18.8.2014 – 10.10.2014)

Location Anti- Date of mosquito Operation Team AM PM

Departmental Tap Mun. Tap Mun. Staff

19.9.2014 Contractor Staff Ting Kok Village, Sam Mun Lo Ping Road, Lo Fai Road, (Friday) Tsai New Village, Fung Mei Luen Yick Pier, Wai, The Hong Kong Institute Luen Yick Fishermen Village. of Education.

Contractor Staff Yue Kok Tsuen, Lung Mei, Tung Tsz, Wong Chuk Tsuen, Tai Po Industrial Estate:- Tai Mei Tuk Village, (Dai King Street, 20.9.2014 San Tau Kok, Dai Hei Street, (Saturday) Tai Po Industrial Estate( Dai Dai Kwai Street, Fat Street, Dai Wah Street, Dai Cheong Street and Dai Fuk Street). Bus Terminal, Dai Wang Street, Dai Fu Street).

Departmental Tung Ping Chau. Tung Ping Chau. Staff 22.9.2014 (Monday) Contractor Staff On Pong Road, On Tai Road, Ting Tai Road, Fu Heng Chung Nga Court, Estate (Yuen Cheng Maun Yuen Leng, Nam Wa Po. Chen Jubilee Primary School).

Departmental Tai Po Kau Lo Wai. Tai Po Kau Lo Wai. Staff 23.9.2014 (Tuesday) Contractor Staff Treasure Garden, Nam Hang, Jade Plaza, Fortune Plaza, Tai Po Sports Ground, Tai Wo Village, Tai Hang Tai Hang Chung Sum Wai, Garden, Prince Garden. Tai Hang Fui Sha Wai.

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Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) Tai Po District Action Plan (18.8.2014 – 10.10.2014)

Location Anti- Date of mosquito Operation Team AM PM

Departmental Ko Lau Wan. Ko Lau Wan. Staff

24.9.2014 Contractor Staff Eightland Gardens, Tai Yuen Estate (Carmel Pak (Wednesday) Cho Ma Wu, U Sec School), Tit Mei Tsai, Kau Lung Hang, Kau Lung Hang San Wai, Che Tei. Tsz Tong Tsuen.

Departmental Lai Chi Shan. CARE Village. Staff

Contractor Staff Chui Lok Street, San Wai Tsai, 25.9.2014 Chui Yi Street, Kau Hui Chik Street, (Thursday) Greenery Plaza, Mei Sun Lane, Beautiful Garden, Full Scene Garden, Tai Ping Industrial Centre, Windfield Garden, Ma Kwu Lam. Chui Wo Lane, Tai Po Jockey Club Clinic.

Departmental Kwong Fuk Estate. Tak Nga Court. Staff 26.9.2014 (Friday) Contractor Staff Ying Pun Ha, Tai Po Centre, Chuk Hang, Yung Shue O. Tai Po Tau, San Wa On Lane, Wai Tau Tsuen.

Contractor Staff Serenity Park, Shui Wai, Hong Lok villa, 27.9.2014 Parc Versailles, Kei Ling Ha Kau Lung Hang (Saturday) Lo Wai, Kei Ling Ha San Mui Shue Hang, Wai. Construction Site:- (Fung Yuen T.P.T.L. 183).

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Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) Tai Po District Action Plan (18.8.2014 – 10.10.2014)

Location Anti- Date of mosquito Operation Team AM PM

Departmental Sha Po Tsai, San Uk Ka. Shan Tong New Village. Staff

29.9.2014 Contractor Staff Fong Ma Po, Lam Tsuen San San Uk Pai., Hang Ha Po, (Monday) Tsuen, Ko Tong, Ko Tong Ha Sheung Tin Liu Ha, Yeung, Tai Tan. Ha Tin Liu Ha, Lung A Pai, Nin Wah Road.

Departmental Wang Fuk Court. Tsung Tsai Yuen. Staff 30.9.2014 (Tuesday) Contractor Staff She Shan Tsuen, Pak Ngau Chung Uk Tsuen, Tai Om, Shek Sheung Tsuen, Pak Cheung Muk Tau. Ngau Shek Ha Tsuen, Tseng Tau, Tai Tung.

Contractor Staff Chuen Pei Lung, Ngau Kwu Chai Kek, Wo Liu, Sai O. 1.10.2014 Leng, Wo Tong Pui, Ping (Wednesday) Long, Sai Keng, Nga Yiu Tau.

Contractor Staff Kau Liu Ha, San Tong, Pak Hang Ha Po, Ng Tung Chai, 2.10.2014 Tin Kong, Tin Liu Tsuen, Che Ha. (Thursday) Kwun Hang.

Departmental Hung Lam Drive. Ta Tit Yan. Staff 3.10.2014 (Friday) Contractor Staff Shui Wo, Tai Mong Che, San Uk Tsai, Chek Keng. Ma Po Mei, Lai Chi Chong, Sham Chung.

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Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) Tai Po District Action Plan (18.8.2014 – 10.10.2014)

Location Anti- Date of mosquito Operation Team AM PM

Contractor Staff Tong Min Tsuen, Hoi Ha, Pak Sha Pa, San Tong, 4.10.2014 Sha O, Pak Sha O Ha Yeung, Nai Chung, Po Nga Court, . (Saturday) Tai Wo Estate, Wan Tau Street.

Departmental Yuen Chau Tsai. Yuen Chau Tsai. Staff

6.10.2014 Contractor Staff Footpath beside Lam Tsuen River, Tai Po Hui Market, (Monday) On Fu Road, Heung Sze Wui Street, Shung Tak Street, Heung Sze Wui Square, Wai Yi Street, Tai Wing Lane, Po Heung Wai Shin Street. Square, Po Heung Street construction site.

Departmental Sheung Wun Yiu. Ha Wun Yiu. Staff

Contractor Staff Shek Kwu Lung, Kam Shan, Lin Au, Po Yick Street, Pun Chun Yuen, 7.10.2014 Po Yick Lane, Kwong Fuk Road (Tuesday) Tung Mau Square, Tung Sau Square, Tung Fat Square, Tung Cheung Street, Luk Heung Lane, Plover Cove Road Market.

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Anti-mosquito Campaign 2014 (Phase III) Tai Po District Action Plan (18.8.2014 – 10.10.2014)

Location Anti- Date of mosquito Operation Team AM PM

Departmental Cheung Shue Tan. King Nga Court. Staff

Contractor Staff Classical Gardens, Ma Wo, 8.10.2014 Grand Dynasty View, Kwong Fuk Lane, (Wednesday) Nam Shing Street, Kwong Fuk Square. Wai Yan Street, Pak Shing Street, Sui On Street.

Departmental Cheung Uk Tei. Yuen Shin Road. Staff 9.10.2014 (Thursday) Contractor Staff Kam Shek New Village, Chung Shun Lane, Tai Po Wong Siu Ching Clinic. Plover Cove Road Soccer Pitch.

Departmental Pak Shek Kok. Wan Tau Tong Estate. Staff

Contractor Staff Pan Chung, Uptown Plaza, 10.10.2014 Yan Wo Lane, , (Friday) Hei Yuen Street, Elegance Garden, Yan Hing Street, Tai Ming Lane, Fu Shin Street, Wan Tau Street, Tsing Yuen Street. Wan Tau Square, Wan Tau Kok Lane, Tai Kwong Lane.

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