Newsletter No. 5
In order to improve the drainage capacity of the Kai Tak River and to mitigate flooding risk to surrounding areas, DSD is carrying out improvement works at the upstream and midstream sections of the Kai Tak River. The improvement works at these sections of the River commenced in October 2011 and December 2013 respectively, for completion in 2017.
This Newsletter provides you with latest progress of main construction works, recent public liaison activities and other relevant information of the projects.
Works Progress
Completion of about 200m long box culvert
200-long box culvert in operation
The construction of about 200m long box culvert under Choi Hung Road, at the section between the south of Shatin Pass Road and Tai Shing Street, has been completed and a major portion of river bed in the midstream section have been deepened. The drainage capacity of the Kai Tak River has been increased before the onset of this wet season.
To cope with the onset of wet season, we have implemented the following flood prevention measures to reduce the risk of flooding in the vicinity of Choi Hung Road.
- To construct additional surface cut-off drainage channels across Choi Hung Road, additional gullies and drainage chamber at Tseuk Luk Street, in order to reduce the risk of flooding during heavy rain and speed up the floodwater discharging to nearby drainage systems.
- To regularly check the existing road drains and carry out cleaning work to ensure proper function of the drains.
To enhance drainage system at Choi Hung Road
Additional surface cut-off drainage channels
Removal and Reassembling of public utilities inside the River
- Removal and reassembling of the existing public utilities and sewers inside the river;
- To provide sand bags to flood-vulnerable shops and the management office of nearby mansion; and
- To provide SMS flood alert messages to the nearby shops and relevant parties.
Before and after removal of public utilities
Before and after removal of public utilities
To regularly check and clean the gullies and drains
To provide sand bags to flood-vulnerable shops
SMS Flood Alert Message
