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"Drainage Services Department Research and Development Forum 2022" successfully concluded
18 October 2022
"Drainage Services Department Research and Development Forum 2022" was held on 18 October 2022 at the Hong Kong Science Museum. Themes of morning and afternoon sessions of the Forum were "Driving a New Era of Stormwater Management – "Rivers in the City" and “New Insights into Wastewater Management" respectively. The forum was a major event this year and was one of celebration events of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. For the first time, the forum was held in a hybrid mode and webinar was opened to the public. Please click the links below to view the forum highlights:
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About 1,600 participants, including government representatives, academia and industry and other stakeholders, attended the physical forum and webinar. We came together to exchange ideas and formulate new research strategies for Hong Kong's flood control strategies and sewage services.
Director of Drainage Services, Ms Alice PANG, in the welcome speech hoped that through organization of this Forum, government departments, academia and the industry together pushed forward research and development for flood control and sewage treatment. Efforts would be made to stimulate creativity so as to improve services of the Drainage Services Department.
The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky LAU in the keynote address at the morning session pointed out that innovation was our key to future development and the Government took forward a new initiative of "Rivers in the City" in the community in order to create a liveable environment and provide amenity areas for public enjoyment. The Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment), Miss Janice TSE, in a keynote address at the afternoon session emphasized in strengthening innovative technology, interdisciplinary cooperation, and exploring the potential good use of resources in sewage.
In the morning session, Prof YEUNG King-lun of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Prof WANG Yu-hsing of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Prof Onyx WAI of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Dr Billy HAU of the University of Hong Kong, and Dr Angie NG of the Conservancy Association shared the technology and scientific research for applying in development of the "Rivers in the City".
In the afternoon session, Prof ZHANG Tong of the University of Hong Kong, Prof Chen Guanghao of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Prof Darwin LAU of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dr Edwin TSO of the City University of Hong Kong, and Dr Amy TAN of the City University of Hong Kong shared experience and achievements of intelligent and sustainable development in sewage treatment.
The DSD will continue to exchange with various stakeholders, research and develop various smart technologies, and test and apply advanced technologies to promote the sustainable development of Hong Kong.
Group photo of officiating guests: Mr Ricky LAU, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) (eighth right), Miss Janice TSE, Permanent Secretary for Environment & Ecology (Environment) (seventh left), Ms Alice PANG, Director of Drainage Services (sixth left) and Mr Peter CHUI, Deputy Director of Drainage Services (seventh right); with department representatives: Mr Edward TSE, Director of Architectural Services (fifth left), Mr NG Wai-keung, Deputy Director of Highways (sixth right), Mr Tony YAU, Deputy Commissioner/Planning and Technical Services of Transport Department (fourth left), Mr Raymond POON, Deputy Director/Regulatory Services of Electrical & Mechanical Services Department (fifth right), Dr Samuel CHUI, Deputy Director of Environmental Protection (1) (third left), Mr Roger WONG, Deputy Secretary for Development (Works) 2 (fourth right), Mr Ricky WONG, Head of Civil Engineering Office of Civil Engineering and Development (third right), Mr Louie LAU, Deputy Head of Civil Engineering Office (Port and Land) of Civil Engineering and Development Department (second right), Mr CHEN Che Kong, Assistant Director (Water Policy) of Environmental Protection Department (second left), Mr Wilson MA, Assistant Director/Development of Water Supplies Department (first left), and Dr Jackie YIP, Acting Assistant Director (Country and Marine Parks) of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (first right)
Group Photo of officiating guests and speakers in morning session: Prof YEUNG King-lun of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (seventh left), Prof WANG Yu-hsing of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (sixth left), Prof Onyx WAI of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (fifth left), Dr Billy HAU of the University of Hong Kong (fourth left) and Dr Angie NG of the Conservancy Association (third left); speakers in afternoon session: Prof ZHANG Tong of the University of Hong Kong (seventh left), Prof CHEN Guanghao of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (sixth right), Prof Darwin LAU of the Chinese University Hong Kong (fifth left), Dr Edwin TSO of the City University of Hong Kong (fourth right) and Dr Amy TAN of the City University of Hong Kong (third right); and Assistant Directors of Drainage Services Department: Mr Edwin LAU (second left), Mr KO Chi-chung (second right), Mr Brian CHOI (first left) and Mr Walter LEUNG (first right)
The Director of Drainage Services, Ms Alice PANG, delivering a welcome speech
The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky LAU, delivering a keynote address in the morning session
The Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment), Miss Janice TSE, delivered a keynote address in the afternoon session