Central-Discovery Bay ferry relocated to Central Pier 3

The Transport Department (TD) announces today (July 29) that the operation of Central - Discovery Bay ferry service at Central "Star" Ferry Pier will be relocated to Central Pier 3 at Man Kwong Street and the western berth of the western finger of Central "Star" Pier will be closed to facilitate the Central Reclamation Phase III works from tomorrow (July 30).

A TD spokesman said: "On July 30, the first sailing to Central Pier 3 will depart from Discovery Bay at 6.20 am and the first sailing to Discovery Bay from Central Pier 3 at 7.20 am."

The above ferry service operated by Discovery Bay Transportation Services Limited will be strengthened with additional sailings.

The operator has arranged publicity at the piers to inform passengers of the pier relocation and service changes.

"General loading and unloading area, bus stops and a taxi stand are provided in the vicinity of Pier 3 to facilitate interchange for landside transport," the spokesman added.

A new bus route M16 operating between Central Pier 3 and Central (Airport Railway - Hong Kong Station) by Citybus will also be launched on July 30 to tie in with the relocation of the above ferry service. The new bus service will operate at a peak frequency of 8 minutes at a fare of $2.5.

End/Monday, July 29, 2002