Media Engagement Activities
From time to time, DSD holds media briefings, attends interviews, and participates in informational programmes on invitation to announce its latest development, in order to enhance knowledge sharing with different parties and promote our public image. Some highlights during the year are presented in this chapter.
Annual Media Briefing 
Mar 2017
Annual Media Briefing
DSD held the Annual Media Briefing on 16 March 2017 to introduce our recent work on flood prevention and sewage treatment to the media and tour them around the newly constructed Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Tank.
Mr. Edwin TONG Ka-hung, Director of Drainage Services, briefed the media on DSD's work
Mr. TONG introduced the Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme (HVUSSS) to the media
Mr. TONG was interviewed by the media
Media Interviews on DSD Projects and Works
May 2016
Wen Wei Po Interviewed DSD about Revitalising Water Bodies
On 4 May 2016, Wen Wei Po conducted an interview with Mr. Richard LEUNG Wah-ming, Senior Engineer, on the topic of Revitalising Water Bodies. The interview was followed by a site visit to the revitalised upper Lam Tsuen River in Tai Po. During the site visit, Mr. Patrick HO Taicheong, Senior Engineer, and Mr. Marcus CHENG Manwai, Engineer, introduced the ecological and greening elements incorporated in the river channel and shared their experience and achievements in conserving Hong Kong Newts. The interview was published in Wen Wei Po on 16 May 2016.
Mr. Richard LEUNG Wah-ming, Senior Engineer, introduced the concept of revitalising water bodies
Jul 2016
Xinhua News Agency and Phoenix TV Interviewed DSD about Flood Prevention Works
The Xinhua News Agency and Phoenix TV visited our Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Tank and Lai Chi Kok Drainage Tunnel on 8 July, 14 July and 21 July 2016 respectively. The interviews covered DSD's flood prevention strategy, experience and related projects.
Mr. HO Yiu-kwong (right), Chief Engineer, introduced DSD's flood prevention strategy
Mr. Lucas CHAN Cheuk-man, Engineer, introduced the operation of Lai Chi Kok Drainage Tunnel
Jul 2016
Information Services Department Shared DSD's Green Building Concept
On 20 July 2016, representatives of the Information Services Department visited Kowloon City No. 1 Sewage Pumping Station (KCSPS No.1) to gain insight into the “Green City” concept of the Government. The interview was broadcast on news.gov.hk on 2 October 2016.
Ms. Gigi POON Wing-chi, then Engineer, introduced the various green building concepts of KCSPS No.1
Aug 2016
DBC Filmed Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme
On 19 August 2016, the hosts of the Digital Broadcasting Corporation Hong Kong Limited (DBC) radio programme “Morning Octopus” visited and filmed the HVUSSS site. “Morning Octopus” also interviewed Mr. KAN Honshing, Chief Engineer, on 26 August 2016, featuring the HVUSSS and Relocation of Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns projects.
Mr. KAN Hon-shing (right), Chief Engineer, led the programme hosts of “Morning Octopus” to visit the Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Tank
Sep 2016
CCTV News Interviewed DSD on Flood Prevention Works
On 19 September 2016, CCTV News visited our flood prevention facilities, including the Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Tank and Lai Chi Kok Drainage Tunnel for an interview. The interview covered DSD's “threepronged flood prevention strategies”, namely flood interception, flood storage and drainage improvement. The interview was broadcast on 24 September 2016.
Mr. Robin LEE Hong-nin (first left), then Senior Engineer, introduced the structure and operation of Lai Chi Kok Drainage Tunnel
Sep 2016
Media Interview on DSD's Study and Site Trial on Biodiversity Improvement of Drainage Channels through Rehabilitation of Habitats for Water-related Organisms
On 26 September 2016, Apple Daily, Mingpao, Singtao Daily, Oriental Daily and South China Morning Post conducted an interview with Mr. Keith TAM Kit-fan, then Engineer, and Mr. Mark MAK Siu-fung, the project consultant and the Founder of Firefly Conservation Foundation. The interview covered a recently completed project, “Study and site trial on biodiversity improvement of drainage channels through rehabilitation of habitats for water-related organisms”.
Mr. Mark MAK Siu-fung, the project consultant, introduced the project details
The project has achieved biodiversity improvement through rehabilitation of habitats in river channels, and has successfully brought back rare firefly species to the trial site. The articles were published on 11 October 2016.
Mr. Keith TAM Kit-fan (left), then Engineer, elaborated the drainage channels works
Fireflies dancing in the restored habitat
Oct 2016
Media Briefing on Measures to Tackle Storm Surge
DSD held a media briefing in Tai O on 20 October 2016 to introduce the media about DSD's concrete measures of tackling storm surge.
Mr. MAK Ka-wai, Deputy Director of Drainage Services, introduced the “three-pronged flood prevention strategies”, namely drainage improvement, flood storage and flood interception
Mr. Albert WONG (right), Engineer, presented the operation and function of removable flood protection devices in Tai O
Nov 2016
Hong Kong Commercial Daily Interviewed DSD about Nam Sang Wai River Education Trail
On 7 Nov 2016, Mr. YU Wai-cheong, Engineer, gave an interview to Hong Kong Commercial Daily on the Nam Sang Wai River Education Trail, sharing his experience in the project as well as his daily duties. The interview was published in Hong Kong Commercial Daily on 15 December 2016.
Mr. YU Wai-cheong (middle), Engineer, elaborated the biodiversity and features of mangroves in the Ramsar Site, Nam Sang Wai
Dec 2016
China Daily Asia Pacific Interviewed Mr. Richard LEUNG Wah-ming, DSD Senior Engineer
On 7 December 2016, Mr. Richard LEUNG Wah-ming, Senior Engineer, gave an interview to China Daily Asia Pacific on DSD's flood prevention strategies and efforts in combating climate change. The interview was published on China Daily Asia on 29 December 2016.
Mr. Richard LEUNG Wah-ming, Senior Engineer, illustrated DSD's “three-pronged flood prevention strategies”, namely “upstream flood interception, mid-stream flood storage, and downstream local drainage improvement”
Jan 2017
Media Interview on DSD's Pipe Rehabilitation Works and Technologies
On 23 January 2017, Apple Daily, HK01, Hong Kong Economic Times, Mingpao, Oriental Daily, Singpao, Singtao Daily and Wen Wei Po conducted an interview with Engineers, Mr. Steve CHAN Yue-tong and Mr. Frankie LEUNG Ho-tsung. The interview covered DSD's pipe rehabilitation works and technologies. The relevant articles were published on 27 January 2017.
Mr. Steve CHAN Yue-tong, Engineer, introduced the rehabilitation of trunk sewers in Kowloon, Shatin and Sai Kung
Mr. Frankie LEUNG Ho-tsung, Engineer, introduced the operation of spiral wound rehabilitation technology (SPRTMPE)
Jan 2017
HK01 Interviewed Mr. Marcus CHENG Man-wai, Engineer
On 26 January 2017, Mr. Marcus CHENG Man-wai, Engineer, gave an interview to HK01 on the Lam Tsuen River Improvement Works. Apart from explaining the background, ecological consideration and progress of the River Improvement Works in Upper Lam Tsuen, Mr. CHENG also showed the reporter the ecological elements such as the rockfill mattresses and fish ladder, and introduced the rare species, Hong Kong Newt, at Lam Tsuen River. The interview was published in HK01 on 1 February 2017.
Mr. Marcus CHENG Man-wai, Engineer, introduced the River Improvement Works in Upper Lam Tsuen and the ecological elements
Feb 2017
Information Services Department Interviewed DSD on its Pipe Rehabilitation Technologies and the Emergency Control Centre
On 28 February, the Information Services Department conducted an interview with Mr. Frankie LEUNG Ho-tsung, Engineer, and Mr. Sammy LAI Chiu-leung, Chief Technical Officer. The interview covered DSD's precautionary measures before rainy seasons, including the adoption of the latest pipe rehabilitation technologies and operation of the Emergency Control Centre (ECC). The interview was published on 13 March 2017.
Mr. Frankie LEUNG Ho-tsung, Engineer, introduced the trenchless pipe rehabilitation technologies
Mr. Sammy LAI Chiu-leung, Chief Technical Officer, explained the operation of DSD’s Emergency Control Centre
Mar 2017
U Magazine Interviewed Mr. Tommy TONG Kwan-shing, DSD Engineer, about Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme
On 9 March 2017, Mr. Tommy TONG Kwan-shing, Engineer, gave an interview to U Magazine on the Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme, introducing the background, design considerations and environmentally friendly features of the scheme. The article was published on U Magazine on 24 March 2017.
U Magazine published on 24 March 2017
Media Interview on DSD's Colleagues 
Aug 2016
Oriental Daily Interviewed Ms. Priscilla SUM Pui-sze, then Engineer
On 26 August 2016, Ms. Priscilla SUM Pui-sze, then Engineer, gave an interview to Oriental Daily about her work as an engineer, and our upgrading works of the Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment Works. The interview was published on 18 & 19 September 2016.
Ms. Priscilla SUM Pui-sze, then Engineer, introduced her work at DSD to the reporter
Aug 2016
“Hong Kong Discovery” Interviewed Ms. Sandy TONG Chui-shan, Landscape Architect
On 15 August 2016, Ms. Sandy TONG Chui-shan, Landscape Architect, gave an interview to “Hong Kong Discovery” about the greening works of DSD. With the initiative to achieve greening effect, Ms. TONG explained that when designing and planning the greening works for facilities and channels, landscape architects try to enhance the biodiversity while considering the long-term maintenance factor. The interview was published on 20 October 2016.
Landscape Architect Ms. Sandy TONG Chui-shan introduced the greening work of DSD to the reporter
Sep 2016
“Jiu Jik” Interviewed Ms. Priscilla SUM Pui-sze, then Engineer
On 9 September 2016, Ms. Priscilla SUM Pui-sze, then Engineer, gave an interview to “Jiu Jik” about her way of becoming an engineer as well as her work experience at DSD. The interview was published on 11 November 2016.
Ms. Priscilla SUM Pui-sze, then Engineer, introduced the operation of the Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment works
Sep 2016
Apple Daily News Interviewed Mr. Richard LEUNG Wah-ming, Senior Engineer
On 19 September 2016, Mr. Richard LEUNG Wah-ming, Senior Engineer, gave an interview to Apple Daily about his work and interest in painting. The interview was published on 29 September 2016.
Mr. Richard LEUNG Wah-ming, Senior Engineer, shared his interest in painting with the reporter
Sep 2016
Hong Kong Economic Times Interviewed Ms. Sandy TONG Chui-shan, Landscape Architect
On 27 September 2016, Ms. Sandy TONG Chui-shan, Landscape Architect, gave an interview to Hong Kong Economic Times (HKET) about DSD's landscaping and greening works. During the interview, Ms. TONG showcased our green effort applied to the facilities through the landscape design approach in a range of projects such as the grass pavements, vertical greening and rain garden of the Kowloon City Sewage Pumping Stations and the Butterfly Valley Road Pet Garden on the roof of the Lai Chi Kok Drainage Tunnel, for creating a beautiful environment integrated with the nature. The interview was published in HKET on 1 October 2016.
Ms. Sandy TONG Chui-shan, Landscape Architect, outlined the greening works of DSD
Sep 2016
Hong Kong Commercial Daily Interviewed Mr. LEUNG Cheuk-lun, Engineer
On 29 September 2016, Mr. LEUNG Cheuk-lun, Engineer, gave an interview to Hong Kong Commercial Daily about his years of work experience at DSD. The interview was published on 13 October 2016.
Mr. LEUNG Cheuk-lun, Engineer, introduced Lam Tsuen River improvement works
Oct 2016
Hong Kong Economic Times Interviewed Mr. Michael LEUNG Ho-kwun, Engineer
On 13 October 2016, Hong Kong Economic Times conducted an interview with Mr. Michael LEUNG Ho-kwun, Engineer, about his work, learning tips and after-work interests, in which he introduced the facilities and improvement works of the Shek Wu Hui Sewage Treatment Works under his supervision. The interview was published in TOPick of Hong Kong Economic Times on 2 November 2016.
Mr. Michael LEUNG Ho-kwun, Engineer, introduced the facilities and on-going improvement works of Shek Wu Hui Sewage Treatment Works
Oct 2016
TVB's “The Green Room” Programme Interviewed DSD Colleagues
On 18 October 2016, Mr. Richard LEUNG Wahming, Senior Engineer and Ms. Sandy TONG Chui-shan, Landscape Architect, attended an interview with TVB “The Green Room” programme, respectively introducing DSD's work on “Revitalising Water Bodies” and landscape architecture. The interviews were broadcast on 10 and 17 November 2016 respectively.
Mr. Richard LEUNG Wah-ming, Senior Engineer, and Ms. Sandy TONG Chui-shan (right), Landscape Architect, were interviewed by TVB's “The Green Room” programme
Oct 2016
Wen Wei Po Interviewed Mr. Michael LEUNG Ho-kwun, Engineer, and Mr. Leo CHUNG Chi-wai, Works Supervisor II (Electrical)
On 28 October 2016, Mr. Michael LEUNG Hokwun, Engineer, and Mr. Leo CHUNG Chi-wai, Works Supervisor II (Electrical) (WS II (E)), gave an interview to Wen Wei Po about their work, learning experience and off-duty interests. The interview was published in Wen Wei Po on 7 November 2016.
Mr. Michael LEUNG Ho-kwun (first left), Engineer, shared his works life
DSD's band, “The Revival”, performed at the DSD Openday held in October 2016, Mr. Leo CHUNG Chi-wai (seventh left), WS II (E), was the guitarist and lead vocal
Nov 2016
HK01 Interviewed Engineer Mr. Jack WONG Tsz-chung
On 28 November 2016, Mr. Jack WONG Tsz-chung, Engineer, gave an interview to HK01 about the history of drainage system development and his daily work at the Shatin Sewage Treatment Works. The interview was published in HK01 on 2 December 2016.
Mr. Jack WONG Tsz-chung, Engineer, shared the operation of Shatin Sewage Treatment Works and the sewage treatment process
Dec 2016
HK01 Interviewed Mr. Sammy LAI Chiu-leung, Chief Technical Officer
On 2 December 2016, Mr. Sammy LAI Chiu-leung, Chief Technical Officer, gave an interview to HK01 about the work of our Direct Labour Force. The interview was published on HK01's page on 7 December 2016.
Mr. Sammy LAI Chiu-leung, Chief Technical Officer, introduced to the reporter the operation of Emergency Control Center of the Department
Dec 2016
Ta Kung Pao Interviewed Ms. Sandy TONG Chui-shan and Mr. Stanley HOI Lok-him, Landscape Architects
On 29 December 2016, Ms. Sandy TONG Chuishan and Mr. Stanley HOI Lok-him, Landscape Architects, gave an interview to Ta Kung Pao and shared some public landscape projects as well as landscape and greening works that they took part in. The interview was published in Ta Kung Pao on 12 February 2017.
Landscape Architects, Ms. Sandy TONG Chui-shan and Mr. Stanley HOI Lok-him introduced DSD's landscape and greening projects
Mar 2017
San Po Yan, Publication of Department of Journalism Hong Kong Baptist University, Interviewed Ms. Ellen CHENG Nga-see, then Senior Engineer
On 6 March 2017, Ms. Ellen CHENG Nga-see, then Senior Engineer, gave an interview to San Po Yan about her experience and feeling as a female engineer. The interview was published on San Po Yan on 14 March 2017.
Ms. Ellen CHENG Nga-see, then Senior Engineer, attended the interview in the HVUSSS office
