Drainage Services Department

The Drainage Services Department Received Four Awards in the Green Building Awards 2023

The DSD received 4 awards in the Green Building Awards 2023 Presentation Ceremony held on 3 November 2023, in recognition of the building-related projects and organisations which go beyond the conventional practice, stretch the boundaries of sustainability, and accelerate Hong Kong's development into a city that provides wellbeing for all. Titles of the awards and the winning projects are listed as follows:

Enhancement Works for Kwun Tong Sewage Pumping Station - NEW BUILDINGS CATEGORY (Completed Projects - Institutional): Grand Award and Special Citation on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The DSD's project, "Enhancement Works for Kwun Tong Sewage Pumping Station", has won the Green Building Awards 2023 NEW BUILDINGS CATEGORY (Completed Projects - Institutional) Grand Award and Special Citation on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This project has constructed an iconic landscaped deck (the Deck) covers the sewage facilities and underground balancing tank. The Deck has been transformed into an open space of about 11,000 square meters and was opened to the public in August 2023. To achieve sustainable design, 3 large skylights were installed on the Deck to allow natural daylight to enter the interior of the plant house and save electricity consumption. To enhance energy efficiency and carbon reduction, solar panels were also installed on the deck to save about 80kwh per day, that equals to 56kg CO₂ emission. The Deck was designed to be a public-oriented environment with integration of public social spaces and entertaining zones suitable for all ages, as well as barrier-free access and inclusive play facilities for users with different abilities and ages. Both native and exotic species were planted on the Deck to harmonise with the neighbourhood greening and create a continuous ecological corridor along Tsui Ping River area. Species were also chosen for their seasonal aesthetics effects, suitability to the theme of the play space, and hardiness in the waterfront condition. This pioneer project demonstrated blending "Not-In-My-BackYard" (NIMBY) infrastructure into the community and thereby achieving a win-win situation. Taking the opportunity for "single site, multiple use", the project strengthened the resilience and robustness of the sewage conveyance system while providing a valuable public space for the community to enjoy.


The members of Jury Panel presented awards to Drainage Services Department and the project team


Yuen Long Effluent Polishing Plant - NEW BUILDINGS CATEGORY (Projects Under Construction and/or Design - Institutional): Merit Award

The other DSD's project, "Yuen Long Effluent Polishing Plant", has won the Green Building Awards 2023 NEW BUILDINGS CATEGORY (Projects Under Construction and/or Design - Institutional): Merit Award. This project will incorporate various energy-saving technologies and measures, along with the utilization of renewable energy systems such as combined heat and power units and solar panels. These initiatives aim to offset the overall power consumption of the plant and achieve energy neutrality. In consideration of the extensive wetlands surrounding the Yuen Long Effluent Polishing Plant, a unique design concept known as the "Stepping Green" scheme will be implemented. This scheme involves incorporating green planes to cover the machinery and equipment, along with integrating solar panels with the concrete flat roofs to seamlessly blend the facility with the surrounding green vegetation. Furthermore, the Yuen Long Effluent Polishing Plant will feature a roof garden, bird hide, and a promenade to provide public recreational spaces. These amenities will offer opportunities for the community to engage in eco-learning through firsthand experiences


The members of Jury Panel presented awards to Drainage Services Department and the project team


Drainage Services Department Office Building at Cheung Sha Wan Sewage Pumping Station - NEW BUILDINGS CATEGORY (Projects Under Construction and/or Design - Institutional): Merit Award

The Drainage Services Department Office Building currently under construction at Cheung Sha Wan Sewage Pumping Station was awarded a merit in Green Building Award 2023 new buildings category (Projects Under Construction and/or Design - Institutional). The building is designed and built with a focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness, incorporating innovative and sustainable features from the facade design to energy management. The building adopts facade with heat dissipation and anti-glare functions to effectively reduce the total heat transfer into the building and the glare impact on the nearby environment. The building also adopts a number of environmentally friendly features and the use of energy-efficient features including high-efficiency air conditioning systems, renewable energy power generation by solar panels and building management system with interactive energy dashboard that optimizes energy use and reduces the reliance on the grid power. In addition, the design also incorporates natural lighting, ventilation and indoor planning to improve indoor air quality and reduce pollutants. The building is also blended with green roofs to help lowering the urban heat island effect which reduces the impact on the nearby environment and integrate our new headquarter into the community.


Drainage Services Department Office Building (Mockup image)