Hong Kong's water temperature in October hovers around an average of 27 degrees C
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- May 21, 2013
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More than one million litres of fresh water go down the drain at five public swimming centres every day.
That's according to a new report, commissioned by the Water Supplies...
Some public swimming pools are operating inefficient showers that spray out as much as 14 litres of water per minute, an inspection by the South China Morning Post has found.
More than one million litres of fresh water are going down the drain at five public swimming centres every day, the city's first audit of water use at government amenities has revealed.
A dozen lifeguards protested at Kowloon Park Swimming Pool yesterday as the Leisure and Cultural Services Department tried to hire temporary lifeguards to cope with a strike planned for the...
Do you remember learning to swim? One of my first memories is of being in a neighbour's pool with those annoying arm floats and trying, unsuccessfully, to swim under the water.
Form Five student Nicholas Lau Chak-lam's Olympic dream was inspired by watching the 10km open-water swimming race make its debut at the 2008 Beijing Games.
What is it? Sleekly crafted, urban-style sophistication nestled within a rugged landscape.
Residents and district councillors are calling for a change of public swimming pools' closing hours, as some find their doors are always shut at the times they want to swim.
A new Water World on Tai Shue Wan that would combine a natural beach with man-made pools is being planned by Ocean Park chairman Allan Zeman.
Chief executive-elect Leung Chun-ying has pledged to survey the use of sports facilities to ensure that they meet Hong Kong's needs, and create a new post of commissioner for sports.
More than 80 trucks loaded with concrete will be required to fill in the illegal basement in the Kowloon Tong home Henry Tang Ying-yen's wife owns. That's enough to fill six double deckers.
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