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Author:  Alan [ Tue Oct 11, 2016 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Dirty nappies at beach showers
In case anyone is interested, I just sent this to lcsdenq@1823.gov.hk

I will advise the response and case number if anyone else wants to join in you can reference it.




Dear sirs,

Last night, about 7 pm, I was showering at Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Lamma Island after swimming and found two soiled baby nappies in the showers.

In fact, in the last month, this has happened to me at least 5 times.
If you ask the local cleaning staff, I'm sure they find them more often than that.

Obviously this is disgusting and a health risk.

Since the local staff are not present at the showers most of the day, discarded nappies remain for hours or until the next day.
And please do not tell me you will respond by putting up notices telling people not to do this, as that will be completely futile. A few years ago complaints about dogs being washed in the showers resulted in more and more large signs and even banners, all ignored since there was no enforcement. People still shower their dogs.

While those who do this are undoubtedly pigs, it does point out that there is a need for proper baby changing facilities at the beach.
The beach facilities are not used only by those who come to swim there, but are the only facilities between Sok Kwu Wan and Yung Shue Wan, so the many tourists, obviously some with infants, who walk this route use them.

The changing rooms adjacent to the showers are very large and installing a simple baby changing area in it would be a minimal project. A flat table with a washing area and a sanitary disposal bin is all that's needed. Once that is in place, notices outside could advise parents and even the most selfish might find them more convenient than the showers.

Sincerely

Alan Sargent
Lamma Island
Author:  Boss [ Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dirty nappies at beach showers
It's nice to see a solution to a problem offered with the complaint! Here's hoping it brings a positive response. :D
Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Wed Oct 12, 2016 1:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dirty nappies at beach showers
:thumb-up:
Author:  rambler [ Wed Oct 12, 2016 5:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dirty nappies at beach showers
Changing room is a good idea but I do not think it is necessary to properly dispose the nappies. The showers are full of all kind of rubbish in the mornings while the rubbish bin is two meters away.
Author:  Alan [ Wed Oct 12, 2016 7:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dirty nappies at beach showers
rambler {L_WROTE}:
Changing room is a good idea but I do not think it is necessary to properly dispose the nappies. The showers are full of all kind of rubbish in the mornings while the rubbish bin is two meters away.


If there's a changing table it needs a bin next to it, otherwise the same lazy scumbags will just leave their nappies on it.
I really can't conceive how anyone could just leave their shitty nappies in the shower instead of taking a few steps to drop them in the bin, but they do.
Author:  Boss [ Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dirty nappies at beach showers
Did you have any luck with a response Alan?
Author:  Alan [ Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dirty nappies at beach showers
Only an acknowledgement so far:

Dirty nappies at beach showers (Case Ref: 2-2881631476)
Author:  Alan [ Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dirty nappies at beach showers
Amazing. Looks like they will actually put in a changing station.

The government is happy to spend on capital works, if not salaries for the life guards.

My wife suggested that if Yu Lai Fan hears about it she'll add it to her list of "accomplishments".
Well, we'll see.

LCSD {L_WROTE}:
18/11/2016

Dirty nappies at beach showers (Case Ref: 2-2881631476)

Dear Sir/Madam,

Regarding your case,the Leisure and Cultural Services Department has replied as follows ­
"It is our prime concern to make sure the venue is in good condition as far as possible. After receiving your email, we had seriously reminded the venue in-charge of Hung Shing Yeh Beach to conduct more frequent inspections. Meanwhile, cleaners will also pay more attention to clean up the venue whenever necessary.

To minimize the recurrence of littering by the public, the venue staff will give more advices to visitors if any misbehavior or littering is spotted. Further action/prosecution will be considered if required.

By the way, we had liaised with our works agent to install a baby changing station in the venue. Once the resources are available, we will arrange the installation works.

Thanks again for your concern and suggestion. Please rest assured that we will make every effort to provide a better service to the public. Should you have any enquiries, please contact the beach manager, Mr King CHIN at 2852 4813."

If you have any enquiries, please contact us.

Best regards,
Jason Ng
Customer Service Officer
1823
Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Sat Nov 19, 2016 6:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dirty nappies at beach showers
Wow, an actual positive RESULT from a public complaint! Amazing!

This warrants a big, complimenting Lamma-zine story as soon as they actually install the baby changing station!

As you're a regular visitor in this area, please take a picture of the station or alert me when it's ready for the public!
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