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In 2018-19, DSD progressed well in sewage treatment and flood prevention, achieving remarkable results. DSD actively applied smart technology to construction and upgrading of sewage treatment plants; the commencement of the Upgrading of San Wai Sewage Treatment Works (STW) Phase 1 demonstrated DSDs’ determination to apply smart technology. During the year, we continued to work shoulder to shoulder with academia and the industry to conduct research on blue-green infrastructure; on energy conservation; and emission reduction measures; and on renewable energy, hoping to enhance DSD’s performance in sewage treatment and flood prevention, while encouraging the development of innovative technologies.
The Research & Development (R&D) Forum 2018 was held by DSD on 5 December 2018. The forum was divided into a morning session and an afternoon session under the themes “Smart City • Innovative Stormwater Management” and “Smart City • Innovative Wastewater Management” respectively. This year’s forum was yet another success attracting more than 500 scholars, professionals and representatives of the industry to take part in discussion. The areas of discussion covered smart technologies, sustainable initiatives and innovative stormwater and wastewater management.
The R&D Forum, which has been held by DSD for the past 13 years is one of the Department’s major annual events. The Department invited leading industry practitioners and experts to deliver keynote speeches at the forum, which provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange views, learn about the latest technologies as well as to explore opportunities for collaboration, thereby creating a better and sustainable living environment.
On 14 December 2018, DSD held a topping-out ceremony for the San Wai STW Phase 1 to mark significant milestone in the progress of the project. Procured under a Design-Build-Operate (DBO) arrangement, the contract commenced in May 2016 with the construction works scheduled for completion in 2020. Upon completion of San Wai STW Phase 1, the sewage treatment facilities will provide a daily treatment capacity of 200,000 cubic metres. The treatment level of San Wai STW will also be upgraded from preliminary treatment to chemically enhanced primary treatment providing ultra-violet disinfection facilities, thereby further enhancing the environmental performance of the San Wai STW.
Jun
DSD’s “Advance Works for Shek Wu Hui STW – Further Expansion Phase 1A and Sewerage Works at Ping Che Road” has been awarded the WBIM International Digitalisation Award – Design Remarkable Award (3rd Level Award) for its remarkable achievements in innovation in and application of BIM technologies.
Aug
DSD’s Sustainability Report 2016-17 received a number of awards, including:
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2017 Vision Awards
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League of American Communications Professionals LLC |
2018 Inspire Awards
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League of American Communications Professionals LLC |
2018 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
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Communications Concepts |
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The Hong Kong Management Association |
Sep
With great support from DSD, the “SANI technology (Sulphate reduction, Autotrophic denitrification and Nitrification Integrated)”, developed by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, was awarded the 2018 IWA Project Innovation Awards Bronze Medal Award for “Breakthroughs in R&D” for its great contribution to sewage treatment throughout the world, especially in coastal cities.
Oct
DSD’s “Harbour Area Treatment Scheme” was awarded the 2018 Edmund Hambly Medal from the Institution of Civil Engineers, U.K. for its outstanding achievements in the area of sustainable development.
DSD’s “Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme” was awarded the 2018 “Dai Yu Science & Technology Medal” of Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society for its outstanding achievements in the area of innovation and technology development.
Nov
DSD’s “Kai Tak River Improvement Works (Wong Tai Sin Section)” was awarded the Merit Award of Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) Design Awards 2018 for its outstanding landscape design.
Dec
DSD has been awarded the “Awards for Breastfeeding Support 2017/18” by the Family Council in recognition of its effort in providing an appropriate and friendly environment for our breastfeeding employees to breastfeed their children.
DSD’s “Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme” and “Lam Tsuen Valley Sewerage – Village Sewerage Stage 2”, were bestowed the “Final Platinum Rating” and “Provisional Platinum Rating” under BEAM Plus New Buildings respectively, in recognition of the department’s outstanding performance in promoting the sustainable development.
Mar
DSD’s exhibit “Dreams” was awarded the Gold Award for Design Excellence (Landscape Display) at the Hong Kong Flower Show 2019.
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