1,000 Civil Servants Join Huanggang Border Crossing Drill
Bastillepost · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong government mobilized approximately 1,000 civil servants from over 20 departments to participate in a drill at the Huanggang border crossing on Tuesday. The exercise tested crowd and vehicle flow management at the immigration building and public transport interchange. Civil Service Bureau Permanent Secretary Lam Suet-lai encouraged participants to provide feedback as users to help optimize the facility.
Key Points
- About 1,000 civil servants from more than 20 government departments participated in the Huanggang border crossing drill
- The exercise tested crowd and vehicle flow management at the immigration inspection building and public transport interchange
- Lam Suet-lai, Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service Bureau, inspected the drill and encouraged participants to share feedback as users
- The government will draw on the successful experience of the Kai Tak Sports Park pre-opening preparations
- Authorities plan to conduct a series of progressive tests and drills before the border crossing officially opens
Why It Matters
The Huanggang border crossing serves as a critical link between Hong Kong and mainland China, and its smooth operation affects millions of cross-border travelers. By involving civil servants as user testers, the government can identify practical operational issues before the facility opens to the public, following the successful model established during the Kai Tak Sports Park preparations .
The Huanggang border crossing serves as a critical link between Hong Kong and mainland China, and its smooth operation affects millions of cross-border travelers. By involving civil servants as user testers, the government can identify practical operational issues before the facility opens to the public, following the successful model established during the Kai Tak Sports Park preparations .