Eastern Harbour Tunnel
Characteristic
Eastern Harbour Tunnel is a road-cum-rail link under Victoria Harbour between Quarry Bay on Hong Kong Island and Cha Kwo Ling in Kowloon. The 2.2 km long cross-harbour tunnel was opened in September 1989. There are 5 separate conduits running side by side within the tunnel - two of them are designated as road links, two as rail links and one to house environmental control systems plus electrical and mechanical equipment.
Facilities
Toll plaza and tubes
Organisation
Pacific Infrastructure Ltd
Contact
Operations Manager
How to Apply
Apply in writing with information on the location, date, time, duration of filming and synopsis of the film.
Processing time : at least 10 working days.
Fees
$6,870 (basic charge) for the first 4 hours and $1,935 for each subsequent 4-hour block.
Additional fees will be charged for the operational costs of administering the filming activities.
PLI cover
Applicants shall effect a public liability insurance not less than $50 million at their own expense in the joint names of the Government of the HKSAR, Pacific Infrastructure Ltd and the company with terms and conditions to be approved by the Tunnel Operator. A copy of the policy should be provided to the Operations Manager. Applicants are advised to contact the Operations Manager for the insurance requirements.
Remarks
- Film crews should comply with the Road Tunnels (Government) Ordinance and Regulations and the terms and conditions for location filming as set out by the Tunnel Operator. Please contact the Operations Manager for the details.
- Applicants should indemnify the Tunnel Operator for all the damage, loss and cost of repairs as a result of the filming.
- Applicants should obtain relevant permits from specific government departments as required.
- In case of emergency, film crews should strictly follow the instructions of the tunnel staff, including stopping of the filming when necessary.
- Film crews should arrange electricity supply on their own.
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.