Hoi Mei Wan Beach is a gazetted beach located near

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, Hong Kong. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the

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of the

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. The beach is rated as Grade 2 by the

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for its water quality. The beach offers views of the

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as well as

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History

In 1979, the beach was gazetted by the Hong Kong Government. However, since May 1995, the beaches in Tsuen Wan District were closed due to the construction of the nearby Ting Kau and Tsing Ma Bridges and no longer allowed the public to swim due to its poor water quality and lifeguard services have to be suspended. The beach has been reopened to the public for swimming since 15 June 2011.

Water quality

In early 2003, Hoi Mei Wan Beach (along with three other nearby beaches) was closed because the water quality had worsened following the commissioning of Stage 1 of the

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(HATS). While HATS Stage 1 overall improved water quality in

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, it worsened conditions in the western area of the harbour because of the large quantity of non-disinfected effluent being released from the

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Sewage Treatment Works. Permanent disinfection facilities were built at Stonecutters Island under HATS Stage 2, and water quality subsequently improved. Hoi Mei Wan Beach was officially reopened to swimmers on 15 June 2011, and lifeguards are provided there once again.

Features

The beach has the following features: * BBQ pits (3 nos.) * Changing rooms * Showers * Toilets * Bathing sheds

References

External links

Official website
{{Gazetted beaches in Hong Kong Ting Kau Beaches of Hong Kong

History

Water quality

Features

See also

References

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