Applications for Visiting Scheme to Outlying Islands 2015-16 to close this Wednesday

     The Transport Department (TD) today (June 13) issued a reminder that interested organisations should not miss the chance to submit their applications for the Visiting Scheme to Outlying Islands 2015-16 on or before this Wednesday (June 15).

     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. For details of the Scheme, please visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or call 1823.

Ends/Monday, June 13, 2016
Issued at HKT 12:00

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