DSD awarded Agreement No. CE 51/2019 (DS) “Drainage Improvement Works in Eastern District – Investigation”

The Drainage Services Department (DSD) signed a HK$6.8 million consultancy agreement on 22 April 2020 with Black & Veatch Hong Kong Limited for undertaking the investigation for the drainage improvement works in Eastern District.

The consultancy agreement adopts New Engineering Contract 3 (NEC3) Professional Services Contract (PSC) Option A. The NEC3 PSC enables DSD and the consultant to timely complete the study on the viable schemes for the proposed flood prevention works within the preset time frame and advances the implementation of innovative and sustainable flood protection solutions. Its scope comprises review, site investigation, impact assessments and preliminary design for the drainage improvement works in Eastern District. The consultancy agreement will last for about 18 months.