Ma Yau Tong (Central) Closed Landfill
Characteristic
Occupying a site area of 11 hectares, Ma Yau Tong (Central) Closed Landfill is adjacent to Lam Tin Park, with the entrance located at the junction of Lin Tak Road and Sau Mau Ping Road. The site is landscaped with many trees and plants. There is a paved road throughout the site for vehicular access.
Application Forms
Organisation
Environmental Protection Department
Contact
Executive Officer (General)3
How to Apply
Send in the application form with information on the location, date, time, synopsis of the film, description of the scenes, size of the crew, use of government power supply and utilities, and details of any setting or alteration to the property.
Processing time : 7 working days for simple/straightforward cases. Longer processing time may be required for consultation with other government departments/ parties concerning the application.
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. Both are to be paid before filming.
If extra government personnel is required to assist in the filming or extra services are involved, the actual cost plus overheads will be charged.
PLI cover
Applicants shall effect a public liability insurance in the sum of $20 million in the joint names of the Government of the HKSAR, the operator of the closed landfill and the company at their own expense.
Remarks
- Filming is normally allowed during 0900 - 1600 hours on weekdays.
- Drugs, alcohol, smoking, lighting of fire and the use of fireworks, explosives or any pyrotechnic materials, and bringing in animals or poultry are strictly forbidden.
- Vehicles/equipment over 11 tonnes and 5.5 tonnes are not permitted in Shuen Wan Closed Landfill and other closed landfills respectively.
- Road speed limit of the respective closed landfills should be followed.
- The name of the property shall not be identified unless prior permission is sought.
- The nature of the film shall not be a cause of embarrassment to the HKSAR Government, the property itself or any of its occupants. Nor shall it offend the laws of Hong Kong or be of immoral, defamatory or political flavour.
- The applicant should ensure that no damage shall be caused to the property.
- The site must be properly cleared and reinstated after the filming.
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.