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Drainage projects win awards

September 25, 2014
Global recognition

Global recognition:  Deputy Director of Drainage Services Mak Ka-wai (second left) receives the International Water Association Global Project Innovation Award.

Two major Drainage Services Department projects have won accolades in the 2014 International Water Association Global Project Innovation Awards competition.

 

The relocation of the Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to caverns won in the Marketing & Communications Category. During its feasibility study stage, the department adopted an innovative "experiential, multi-platform and iconic" approach in conducting public-engagement activities by providing multiple platforms and introducing "Ambassador Dr Marmot" to help the public understand the project’s scope and concept.

 

The Lai Chi Kok Drainage Tunnel, which is a large-scale flood prevention project with a novel design idea, received the Honour Award in the Design Projects Category.

 

The tunnel intercepts rainwater from an uphill catchment and bypasses the downstream urban areas to discharge the runoff to the sea directly, thereby significantly alleviating the risk of flooding in northwest Kowloon. It was commissioned in 2012.

 

Attending the awards presentation ceremony in Lisbon yesterday, Deputy Director of Drainage Services Mak Ka-wai said the awards recognise the department’s innovative approach to delivering water engineering projects.

 

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