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The boundary of the restricted area on the eastern side is a straight line linking the cargo pier at Railway Terminus in Hung Hom and the breakwater at Kellett Island in Causeway Bay.
The western boundary is a straight line linking the southwest extremity of Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui and a pier under construction at the east of Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan.
Mr Lai said setting up the restricted area was necessary because of the numerous marine works in the central part of Victoria Harbour.
"Large number of vessels congregating in a particular area at the same time may well be a contributing factor to marine accidents," Mr Lai said.
Additionally, a closed area, encompassing the area 300 metres from the barges used for discharging fireworks, will be set up as in previous years. This closed area will be in effect between 2 pin and 9 pm on February 1.
"No vessels other than those directly involved in the fireworks display will be allowed to enter the closed area," Mr Lai said.
Full details of the arrangements for marine traffic control and other marine safety measures will be announced later this month," Mr Lai said.
End/Thursday, January 12, 1995
Helpline service for school teachers
The Education Department has issued a circular to heads of all secondary and primary schools reminding them about a telephone helpline for teachers who need professional advice or educational counselling services.
A spokesman for the department said the helpline (2712 7958) was set up at the Education Counselling Unit of the Perth Street Special Education Services Centre in February 1993.