Kai Tak River

The 2.4 kilometres long Kai Tak River was previously known as Kai Tak Nullah and is one of the major drainage channels in East Kowloon. Due to urbanisation and extreme weather conditions, the drainage capacity of Kai Tak River could no longer meet the current flood protection standards. Serious flooding occurred in Choi Hung Road abutting Kai Tak River and affected Wong Tai Sin and San Po Kong during rainstorms.

Through public engagement exercises before commencement of works, the DSD was able to conclude the design principles, with flood prevention as the priority focus, and surrendering the decking over option, replacing with the revitalisation of the Kai Tak River as an urban green river corridor.

The Kai Tak River Improvement Works commenced in 2011 and was completed in 2018.