The relocation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's (SAR) international airport from Kai Tak to Chek Lap Kok will be carried out overnight on July 5-6.

This is a major land and sea operation involving the deployment of a large convoy of vehicles and a fleet of barges to transport machines and equipment to the new airport which will be fully operational from July 6.

Arrangements are being made to facilitate media coverage by both the local and overseas reporters. However, in order to assist in the preparation of these arrangements, media representatives are requested to register in advance if they wish to cover the relocation. (Registration form on page 2.)

Detailed arrangements will be announced later and the registered reporters will be asked to opt to cover the relocation from the various press positions that will be available, such as at Kai Tak, Chep Lap Kok and transit points.

Media organisations in Canada wishing to cover the relocation may contact or send their registration to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) of the SAR Government in Canada, by contacting Chief Information Officer, Frank Chuan or Senior Information Officer, Stephen Siu at 416-924-5544 or fax us at 416-924-3599.

Completed registration forms may also be faxed or mailed to: New Airport Projects Co-ordination Office (NAPCO), Media Relations Division, eighth floor, Shui On Centre, 8 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

Fax: (852) 2824 2008. All returns should reach HKETO by June 19 (Friday) or NAPCO by June 22 (Monday) (Hong Kong time).