Central-Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel
Characteristic
The Central-Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel is 3.7 km in length and connects the Connaught Road Central Elevated Road in Central to the Island Eastern Corridor in North Point. It is part of the Central-Wan Chai Bypass which comes into service since January 2018. The bypass is 4.5-kilometre in length and a dual three-lane trunk road. There are three slip roads in Wan Chai and one slip road in Tin Hau to connect the link with the local road network. The tunnel is toll-free.
Organisation
Pacific Infrastructure Ltd
Contact
Tunnel 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 in the sum of $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 Tunnel Manager. Applicants are advised to contact the Tunnel 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 Tunnel 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.