Staff Training

DSD continues to provide training to staff to update their environmental knowledge, and to enhance their environmental awareness and competency. In 2008 we supported 83 staff to attend training courses on environmental matters. To cope with the newly implemented ISO 14001 environmental management systems in DSD, we provided ISO 14001 related training courses to 132 staff in 2008.

Community Engagement

DSD maintains effective communications with external stakeholders as they provide useful feedback to minimize the impact of our operations on the environment. In 2008 we continued to engage the green groups, academia, professional organizations, District Council members, and LegCo members on our projects. Our director had attended meetings at six District Councils to update members on our works and listen to their concern about drainage services. A meet-the-media function was organized to enhance our communications with the press. Extensive consultations have been conducted with the stakeholder affected by the construction of the Tsuen Wan Drainage Tunnel and the Hong Kong West Drainage Tunnel in 2008. Community Liaison Groups have also been set up to help address the stakeholders' concern on our projects. Additional description on stakeholder engagement activities could be found in our Annual Report.