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The group's preliminary proposal on crowd control and transport arrangements were then put to district board members in Yuen Long, Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun, Kwai Tsing and Islands as well as the Airport Consultative Committee, and the Transport Panel of the Legislative Council.
In the light of their comments, revised arrangements with a number of improvements have been adopted, Mr Lam said.
"In working out the revised arrangements, the Government, in particular the Transport Department and the Police, has made every effort to ensure public safety, to minimise inconvenience to local residents arising from the traffic diversion and road closure and to provide efficient public transport services for crowd dispersal," said Mr Lam.
He said the Government had also drawn on the experience of the Tuen Mun New Year fireworks display.
"However, we urge those who plan to watch the fireworks from Castle Peak Road to co-operate fully with the Police throughout the event and in the crowd dispersal exercise.
"I also appeal to local residents who are affected by the road closures to bear with us and help make the ceremony a joyful and festive occasion for the whole community," said Mr Lam.
He said members of the public will have the opportunity to watch the ceremony and the fireworks display on television as it will be covered live on the Chinese channels.
"However, I wish to remind those who choose to view the fireworks display from Castle Peak Road that if large crowds turn up, and notwithstanding the special traffic arrangements and our best endeavour, it may take some time before they can return home after the display. I would urge members of the public to please be patient if this occurs," said Mr Lam.
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