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Ta Kung Pao Interviewed the DSD on Features of Manhole Covers
28 November 2023
DSD Hotline Superintendent, Mr Sammy LAI Chiu-leung and DSD Engineer, Mr Peter LING Ho-yin, gave an interview to Ta Kung Pao on 28 and 29 November 2023 respectively on the history of manhole cover, its design modification over the years, and the thematic manhole covers.
Mr LAI explained in the interview regarding the origin, types, and design features of manhole covers, as well as the meaning behind the patterns, English letters and numbers on the manhole covers. On the other hand, Mr LING mentioned that the DSD has installed thematic manhole covers at various tourist spots with rich local characteristics and high pedestrian flow, including Tai O, Lei Yue Mun and Kai Tak River, etc. He also provided a detailed introduction on the design concepts behind the thematic manhole covers in Tai O, and the challenges of designing thematic manhole covers.
The relevant article and video were published on 18 March 2024. To view the article and video, please refer to the following links (Chinese only):
DSD Hotline Superintendent, Mr Sammy LAI Chiu-leung, introduced the history of manhole cover during the interview by Ta Kung Pao
DSD Engineer, Mr Peter LING Ho-yin, introduced the thematic manhole covers in Tai O during the interview by Ta Kung Pao