Introduction

Notice

(i) Opening Arrangement of Public Swimming Pools
Thirty-four pool complex with non-heated facilities will be reopened on April 16 (Friday) and the number of users in swimming pools is limited to 30 per cent of the original capacity. Details are at https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/beach/common/documents/reopen_annex1_16042021.pdf. For details of facilities in swimming pools to be reopened, please refer to notices displayed at the venues.

The LCSD will adopt special measures when reopening public swimming pools. The important measures of swimming pools include:

⚫	Temporarily limiting the number of users in swimming pools to 30 per cent of the original capacity to maintain distance among swimmers, and opening some pool facilities only;
⚫	Distributing numbered tickets to people lining up when the numbers of users in swimming pools have reached the temporary maximum pool capacity, and reminding them to take note of the numbers shown on the queuing board in order to avoid people gathering;
⚫	Arranging body temperature screening for all people before entering swimming pools. Those with symptoms such as fever or respiratory illness will not be allowed to enter the swimming pools;

For the other special measures, please refer to the following press release issued by LCSD (https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/clpss/en/webApp/NewsDetails.do?id=15336).

The LCSD will pay close attention to the latest developments of the pandemic, as well as the requirements for scheduled premises as stipulated in the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F), and review or revise the above reopening arrangements in due course.

(ii) Sales of Swimming Pool Monthly Ticket
Public swimming pool monthly tickets are available at designated booking offices of swimming pool monthly tickets and Leisure Link Booking Offices at the District Leisure Services Offices.
(Hyperlink: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/beach/common/documents/spmt_en.pdf)

(iii) Refund Arrangement of Group Hirers or Holders of swimming pool monthly tickets
Group Hirers or Holders of swimming pool monthly tickets wishing to apply for refund of hire charge should complete the application form for refund and submit with the original permit by mail or in person to the respective LCSD District Leisure Services Offices (DLSOs) or pool office concerned as soon as possible. Application form can be downloaded from https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/tc/aboutlcsd/forms/refunds.html .

In view of the epidemic situation, fee charging leisure facilities of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department were closed for the public, leading to a surge in the number of applications for refund. We have taken measures to expedite the processing of these applications but still it may take a longer time than usual. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.