MEDICAL & DENTAL CENTRE

Dental and medical clinics are located in DB Plaza, with the exception of Bayside Dental Practice, which is situated in DB North Plaza.  All are opened daily for consultations. Facilities include ultra-sound, X- ray, nebuliser, electrocardiogram and resuscitation equipment etc. and also emergency room treatment. Speciality services, i.e. ob-gyn, psychiatric and physiotherapy care, are also available.

VETERINARY SERVICES

Discovery Bay is a pet-friendly community.  However, dogs must be kept on a lead at all times in public and in all residential areas.  They are not permitted on school property; children’s play areas, Tai Pak beach or the beach promenade.  Owners are responsible for cleaning areas fouled by their pets.  All dogs must be registered with DB Management      (Tel:  2238-3601).

SECURITY & FIRE SERVICES

The Fire Department operates an ambulance service on a 24-hour basis. For evacuations, a helicopter is  arranged for urgent cases.  The local physician will assist with the decision.

DISTILLED WATER

The water in DB is safe to drink and fits international health standards.  However, some still prefer the taste of distilled water.  If you wish, call Hoi Yu Transportation Ltd. (Tel: 2987-4488) to set up home delivery of bottled Watson water.

DISCOVERY BAY COMMUNITY HALL 

Tel          :  2259-3252

Website :  www.had.gov.hk/en/public_services/community_halls_centres/ccch.htm

Location:  99 Siena Avenue, Discovery Bay

The community hall is available for booking by local organizations to run community building activities.  Facilities include a multi-purpose hall, dressing rooms, a conference room and badminton courts.  Application forms and guidelines are available to download from the website.  Charges will be applied; for enquiry, call 2825-4338 or talk to a member of staff for details.

NAAC DB CENTRE

BMSE (Body, Mind, Spirit and Environment, Service of the NAAC)    

Tel          :  2259-3422

Website :  www.naac.org.hk/bmse

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Location :  1/F, Discovery Bay North Integrated Services Centre

Discovery Bay Centre, a sub-office of Tung Chung integrated service of Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council (NAAC) was established in July 2009.  As a social service unit, BMSE offers a wide range of courses and activities, such as dancing, painting and cooking.  It also offers counselling and stress management sessions.  For more information, check out their website.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

DB Alliance Church Community Centre     

Tel          :  2987-8136

Website :  http://www.centre.dbac.org.hk

Discovery Bay Church    

Tel          :  2987-4210

Website :  http://www.discoverybaychurch.org.hk/

DB International Community Church    

Tel          :  2987-7061

Website :  http://www.dbicc.org/

Holly Trinity Chapel      

Tel          :  3590-8017

Website :  http://www.dbtrinitychapel.org/ 

ISLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER (DISCOVERY BAY)

Contact   : Amy Yung

Tel           :  2987-7979 / 6987-7979

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Website  :  www.amyung.org.hk

Location  :  21/F, Fortune House, 61 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong

To discuss the community affairs and policies with the Government departments and related organizations, the Islands District Council and its Committees organized meetings regularly.  If you want me to reflect your opinions in the meetings, please feel free to contact Ms Amy Yung.

REFUSE

Refuse is collected once daily from high-rise buildings and twice daily from the garden house and low-rise buildings. It is then stored away for disposal elsewhere.  Please be aware that a refuse separation (recycling) program is in effect.

DINING & SHOPPING

For your convenience, please refer to Useful Telephone Numbers listing all the dining, shops and services available in DB.  The Tung Chung Centre nearby also offer additional shops, restaurants and theatres.