Stakeholder engagement is an essential process for DSD to promulgate updates of our services and new developments to our stakeholders. It is also an effective way to collect our stakeholders’ views for improving our services. In 2013-14, we have organised a wide range of stakeholder engagement activities.
Public Engagement Activities of DSD Projects
DSD believes that effective communications with stakeholders is vital to the successful delivery of our projects and the highlights of 2013-14 are as follows.
Feasibility Study on Relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns
To intensify the public’s understanding of sewage treatment works in caverns and the relocation project, we adopted an innovative ”Experiential, Multi-platform and Iconic” approach in conducting various public engagement activities. The Stage 2 public engagement exercise was conducted from July to October 2013.
Media interview on 20 August 2013
Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme
We conducted the second stakeholder engagement workshop of HVUSSS on 6 December 2013. A number of key stakeholders, including members from Wan Chai District Council, Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, attended the workshop and paid a visit to the site works.
Group discussion with stakeholders
Kai Tak River Improvement Works
Since commencement of construction works in 2011, we have maintained close dialogues with the stakeholders, including Wong Tai Sin District Council, the schools and residents in the vicinity, with a view to understanding their concerns and minimising the nuisance to the locals.
School visits during construction stage
Guided tours to Kai Tak River for local residents
Village Sewerage Projects
During planning stage of village sewerage projects, DSD and the Environmental Protection Department carry out consultation with the relevant District Councils, Rural Committees, Village Representatives and local villagers. Upon works completion, we will brief the house owners on the connection works to the public sewerage.
Other Stakeholder Engagement Activities
The Community
DSD’s display booth was bestowed the Gold Award for Outstanding Exhibit under the Displays Section (Local) in HK Flower Show 2013
Exhibition at Innovation Carnival 2013
DSD Open Day 2014
The then Deputy Director, Mr. TSUI Wai delivering the public talk at Science in the Public Service 2013
DSD staff introducing the San Tin Village Flood Protection Scheme in a visit by secondary school students
The Media
We participated in the TV programme “Meteorology Series IV” co-produced by the Hong Kong Observatory and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK).
A media briefing was arranged on 8 October 2013 at Shatin STW on the Environmental Sludge Treatment Scheme developed on the technology of co-settling.
Media briefings were held on 8 November and 2 December 2013 respectively for the breakthrough ceremonies of HATS Stage 2A’s tunnel section between North Point and Wan Chai, and that between Aberdeen and Sai Ying Pun.
At DSD’s Annual Media Briefing on 27 March 2014, the Director, Mr. Daniel CHUNG Kum-wah updated the media on DSD’s latest work on flood prevention.
District Councils
DSD representatives attended the Wan Chai District Council Meeting on 7 January 2014
DSD representatives attended the Southern District Council Meeting on 20 March 2014
Government Officials, Tertiary Institutions and Practitioners in the industry
DSD’s Research & Development Forum 2013 was held to foster the collaboration amongst the government, tertiary institutions and practitioners. This year’s four sessions have covered “sustainable drainage”, “new engineering contract”, “greening” and “wastewater treatment”.
DSD’s Research & Development Forum 2013
Green Groups
Site Visit with Green Groups at Yuen Long Bypass Floodway
Voluntary Services and Charity Activities
Apart from work, DSD staff actively participate in voluntary services and charity activities to contribute to the well-being of the society. In 2013-14, DSD’s Volunteer Team has contributed over 800 hours in 21 voluntary services.
Interest Classes for the Elderly
“Hong Kong Cleanup” Campaign at Peng Chau
