10k civil servants to take part in Sat Huanggang drill
The government is ramping up preparations for the new Huanggang Port facility with a massive stress test this Saturday, mobilising 10,000 civil servants – double the number involved in previous exercises. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Secretary for Security Chris Tang said that the drill would also serve as the inaugural trial run for several cutting-edge border clearance technologies. "This…
The Hong Kong government is preparing for a significant drill at the new Huanggang Port facility on Saturday, involving 10,000 civil servants – twice as many as in previous exercises. Secretary for Security Chris Tang announced that the drill would serve as the first trial of several advanced border clearance technologies, including e-channel machines and joint vehicle clearance checkpoints.
This marks the third in a series of readiness tests for the new crossing, with authorities aiming for a 20 percent increase in the historical peak hourly clearance volume of 7,700 people. The drill will encompass the entire immigration clearance process, with organizers seeking around 1,000 vehicles to participate in the vehicle booths. A fourth test is already scheduled for August 29.
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