MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

The quality of the harbour environment in Hong Kong is closely associated with our economy, society and environmental protection effort. Hence, the Harbour Area Treatment Scheme (HATS) had established at its early conception a clear target to support sustainable development in Hong Kong.

Established in 1989 and tasked with the implementation of HATS, an important project, the Drainage Services Department (DSD) has worked tirelessly to realise the HATS vision to improve the water quality of Victoria Harbour. A challenging project on a mega scale, HATS incorporates elements of environmental-friendly design and has become a model of ...

Signature of Secretary for the Environment WONG Kam-sing

Secretary for the Environment

WONG Kam-sing

Secretary for the Environment WONG Kam-sing

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF DRAINAGE SERVICES

Our harbour has shaped Hong Kong and its people for centuries. Over the past 25 years, the phased implementation of the Harbour Area Treatment Scheme (HATS) has restored the beauty and fragrance of Victoria Harbour, which had been lost to serious pollution by the 1980s. The story of HATS is a stellar example of how the Drainage Services Department (DSD) provides world-class sewerage services to protect public health and enable the sustainable development of Hong Kong.

Renowned worldwide for its engineering feats, HATS has won major international awards and helped put Hong Kong at the forefront of global infrastructure excellence. Indeed, Hong Kong ...

Signature of Director of Drainage Services Edwin TONG Ka-hung

Director of Drainage Services

Edwin TONG Ka-hung

Director of Drainage Services Edwin TONG Ka-hung
Letters
The Birth of Harbour Area Treatment Scheme
A Bold Decision
A Hidden Labyrinth
An Unusual Island
New Century, New Harbour
The Quest Continues
Inspiring Challenges
A New Journey
Communication and Rapport
The Sustainability Drive
Orchestrated Vibrancy
Others
Milestones Timeline
Seven Wonders of Harbour Area Treatment Scheme
World-Wide Awards and Recognition
HATS Achievements and Prospects
Victoria Harbour Wishes