TD closely monitors traffic at Lantau Link

The Transport Department (TD) today (October 11) activated its Emergency Transport Coordination Centre to closely monitor the traffic situation at Tsing Ma Control Area in view of a labour dispute between the staff and the management of the Tsing Ma Management Limited (TMML) to ensure smooth traffic.

A TD spokesman said: "We are much concerned about the smooth operation of the Tsing Ma Control Area and has reminded the company of the importance of ensuring normal operation of the Tsing Ma Control Area and to ensure that adequate number of operation staff are maintained."

"Both sides of the staff and the TMML management are urged to settle the labour dispute through negotiation."

The Department appeals to the TMML staff to take into account of public interest and not to take drastic action that will affect the operation of Lantau Link.

End/Friday, October 11, 2002