Hong Kong Velodrome
Characteristic
Hong Kong Velodrome covering 1.3 hectares was opened in April 2014. Its rooftop is designed in oval and wavy shape, capturing the motion of a cycling athlete's helmet. The venue has a 250 m long oval wooden cycling track that meets international standard. The spectator stand offers 2,000 fixed seats and 1,000 mobile seats. The centre of the velodrome is equipped with a multi-purpose arena that can be used for basketball, badminton or volleyball. The ground floor accommodates other activity rooms, such as dance room, table-tennis room, fitness room and children's playroom.
Facilities
Cycling track, multi-purpose area, activity rooms, dance room, table-tennis room, fitness room, children's playroom, etc.
Application Forms
Organisation
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Contact
Assistant Manager(Indoor Facilities)Hong Kong Velodrome 1
How to Apply
Call before sending in the application form with information on the location, date, time, nature of activities, synopsis of the film, description of the scenes, props set to be used, size of the crew and cast, equipment list and a copy of the public liability insurance cover.
Processing time : 7 working days for simple/straightforward cases and payment by cash. 10 or more working days for complicated cases such as those involving consultation with relevant government departments/ property owners etc., and/or payment by cheque.
Fees
$6,870 (basic charge) for the first 4 hours, $1,935 for each subsequent 4-hour block and a refundable deposit equal to the fees payable.
If extra government personnel is required to assist in the filming, the actual cost plus overheads will be charged.
Fees are to be paid before filming.
PLI cover
Applicants shall effect a public liability insurance in the sum of $6.5 million to $30 million (depending on the risk level) in the joint names of the Government of the HKSAR and the company at their own expense, with terms and conditions to be approved by the Department.
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.