Sustainability Report

DSD has always treasured stakeholders' comments. During the year, we staged a wide range of stakeholder engagement activities through various channels to facilitate exchange with all sectors of society and introduce our latest key projects in order to broaden public awareness of the Department's work. DSD staff also played an active role to show kind concern for the community through organising volunteer services and charity events.

Public Engagement Activities for DSD Projects

To ensure smooth progress of all DSD work projects, we maintain close contact with all project groups and the local communities. Stakeholders’ views and suggestions are solicited through workshops, ad-hoc meetings, technical visits and roadshows. Relevant projects include Kai Tak River Improvement Works, Revitalising Tsui Ping River and Harbour Area Treatment Scheme (HATS) Stage 2A.

Kai Tai River Improvement Works

The Kai Tai River Improvement Works aims to improve the waterway formerly known as Kai Tai Nullah. By establishing a green river corridor and introducing landscaping and ecological elements, the project will boost drainage capacity and provide more open space to neighbouring communities.

Prior to project commencement, DSD joined hands with the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) and Planning Department (PlanD) in launching “Building Our Kai Tak River”, a two-stage public engagement programme. Since the project commenced in 2011, we have maintained close communication with various stakeholders, seeking to fully understand their concerns and minimise impacts of the construction project on residents.

We have also maintained close contact with members of the Wong Tai Sin District Council (WTSDC) and listened to their suggestions and comments on our works. In April 2016, we arranged a site visit to Morse Park (Park No.1), a site associated with the Kai Tak River Improvement Works, to brief the members of the District Facilities Management Committee under WTSDC on our beautification and improvement works in the park.

We also arranged site visits to Kai Tai River Improvement Works for groups from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and other organisations. HKIE hosted a technical seminar in March 2017 on the Kai Tak River Improvement Works. On the invitation of HKIE, a DSD speaker presented the project’s goals, challenges and major techniques.

Revitalisation of Tsui Ping River

The Revitalisation of Tsui Ping River aims to transform the nullah along Tsui Ping Road and King Yip Street into a river through a revitalisation concept that comprises water features, landscaping and ecological enhancement. The goal is to green and invigorate the environment and create habitats while strengthening the flood protection capability of Tsui Ping River. It will become a new and vibrant riverine amenity for the community.

The investigation stage of the project commenced in 2015. DSD organised the Stage 1 Public Engagement between January and March 2017. A series of activities was launched to introduce our preliminary design concepts and solicit public opinions and suggestions. We consulted Kwun Tong District Council and the Harbourfront Commission on 12 and 13 January 2017. Other initiatives were also rolled out to provide more project details for the public and seek their comments, such as setting up a website, arranging roadshows and handing out project pamphlets. Community workshops and ad-hoc meetings were held to provide platforms for direct communication and exchange with the general public, members of the local community, green groups, professional bodies and academia.

Harbour Area Treatment Scheme (HATS) Stage 2A

HATS Stage 2A came into full operation on 19 December 2015. As the construction of the remaining facilities of HATS Stage 2A and beautification works, such as landscaping and architectural features, are still in progress, we staged a number of public engagement events in 2016-17 to promote the HATS Stage 2A Project to the public, including:

Technical Site Visits and Seminars

Community Visit