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RTHK TV Programme “Hong Kong Connection” Introduced the Enhanced Measures of Various Government Departments in Coping with Extreme Weather
19 August 2024
On 19 July and 19 August 2024, the Radio Television Hong Kong's TV Programme “Hong Kong Connection” interviewed Assistant Director/Operations and Maintenance, Mr Edwin LAU Shing-cheong, Chief Technical Officer, Mr LO Wang-ling, and Engineer, Ms Joey HO Chung-yan, to understand the department's enhanced strategies and measures in coping with extreme weather by applying innovative technology.
During the interview, Mr LAU stated that in recent years, the DSD has adopted multi-pronged approach to strengthen flood prevention capabilities, and place particular emphasis on rapid response during the extreme weather, so as to allow the community to return to normal as soon as possible. Besides, Mr LO explained the operation of the DSD Emergency Control Centre during extreme weather. Ms HO also shared the department's experience on application of desilting robots.
The interviews were broadcast on RTHK Channel 31. To view the programme, please refer to the link below (Cantonese only):
Hong Kong Connection: Extreme Weather
Assistant Director/Operations and Maintenance of the DSD, Mr Edwin LAU Shing-cheong, gave an interview to RTHK TV Programme “Hong Kong Connection”
DSD Chief Technical Officer, Mr LO Wang-ling, explained the operation of the DSD Emergency Control Centre during extreme weather condition
DSD Engineer, Ms Joey HO Chung-yan, mentioned that the DSD has actively adopted innovative technologies to improve the efficiency and safety of drainage work