Community Engagement Activities
Exhibition at Innovation Carnival
Arranging group visits to sewage treatment works
We run an outreaching educational programme by visiting schools to introduce our work on flood prevention and sewage treatment
To learn and achieve technological advancement in our operation, we hosted the DSD Research & Development Forum 2012 and invited a total of 17 scholars/experts to present their research
Sai Kung District Council Meeting on 10 April 2012
Meeting with Green Groups to solicit their opinions
Media Briefing and Interviews
Deputy Director of Drainage Services, Mr. Tsui Wai, explained the study of green roof at Shatin Sewage Treatment Works to the media
A media briefing was held on 26 July 2012 to introduce the first female Blasting Competent Supervisor (BCS), Ir Edith Sia, who works in the deepest sewage tunnel in Hong Kong
Director of Drainage Services, Mr. Chan Chi-chiu, guided the media visiting Kai Tak River Improvement Works (Upstream Portion)
Voluntary Services and Charity Activities
In addition to our sewage treatment and flood prevention works, our staff members are devoted to participate in a number of voluntary services and charity activities to contribute to the well-being of society. In 2012-13, total number of voluntary work hours carried out by our staff was 589.
Our Volunteer Team continued to arrange interest classes for the elderly
We also participated in and supported various charity events and fund-raising activities during the year such as Ngong Ping Charity Walk (left) and Green Power Hike (right)
Stakeholder Engagement Activities
In order to invite feedback from the community for our continuous improvement, we have conducted a number of dedicated stakeholder engagement activities including public engagement for Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2A Project, Kai Tak River Improvement works Feasibility Study on Relocation of Shatin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns, Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme as well as the village sewerage works.
Public Engagement for Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2A Project
DSD and the consultant of HATS Stage 2A Project conducted a school talk at Buddhist Chung Wah Kornhill Primary School on 22 February 2013
Public Engagement for Kai Tak River Improvement Works
To engage the participation of students of neighbouring schools, we launched a drawing competition in 2012 on the envisioned Kai Tak River. The winning drawings have been displayed on the site hoardings, giving a hand to visual enhancement of the project
Public Engagement for Feasibility Study on Relocation of Shatin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns
A series of roving exhibitions at 16 venues and 12 community centres and community halls in Sha Tin and Ma On Shan areas to disseminate the information of the feasibility study
Public Engagement for Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme
On 31 Oct 2012, a Stakeholder Forum was held to exchange views from DSD and representatives of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the Hong Kong Football Club, neighbouring schools and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department regarding Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme
Public Engagement for Village Sewerage Works
In implementation of village sewerage works, we engage relevant stakeholders at the pre-construction, construction and completion stages of the projects
