Po Pin Chau quota scheme wins backing of local leaders
Lawmakers and district councillors have expressed confidence that capping the number of daily visitors at 2,000 under a real-name registration trial scheme for the Po Pin Chau trail in Sai Kung East Country Park will help tackle overcrowding during peak holiday periods. The system, announced last week by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, allocates bookings on a first-come,…
Lawmakers and local councillors in Sai Kung East Country Park have endorsed a new quota system limiting daily visitors to 2,000 on a first-come, first-served basis, as reported by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. The trial, set to begin in September, aims to curb overcrowding during peak holiday periods. Lawmaker Christine Fong highlighted that Po Pin Chau typically sees 3,500 visitors daily during busy times, with peaks reaching 5,700.
She endorsed the reservation scheme as a "necessary first step" to alleviate the bottleneck. Fong proposed that unexcused no-shows could face temporary account suspensions, such as a 30-day ban for two such incidents. Fellow councillor Chris Ip agreed, suggesting a potential deposit requirement to prevent quota hoarding. Councillor Chris Cheung also praised the initiative, proposing that some daily quotas be reserved for locals and walk-ins, acknowledging that some elderly visitors may face difficulties with online bookings.
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