Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services requests two power companies to enhance resilience of power supply system for coping with adverse weather

Director of electrical and mechanical services urges power companies to enhance weather resilience in face of adverse conditions

The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying visited two power companies today (July 3) and on June 27, to understand in person about the work of the two power companies on combating adverse weather, and met with their senior management to request the two power companies to enhance the capability of power supply systems to withstand adverse weather.

Mr Poon visited the Black Point Power Station of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP) in Tuen Mun today (July 3). He met CLP's Managing Director and other senior management to receive a briefing on CLP's improvement plans for combating the impacts of adverse weather on the power system, including stepping up the adoption of innovation and technology for the maintenance of power supply facilities, installing more lightning protection devices for overhead line power supply systems, strengthening the anti-flooding measures of power stations and substations, and the comprehensive reviews on asset management and maintenance systems, etc.

During the meeting, Mr Poon requested CLP to accelerate the relevant plans, including the review and associated improvement works of the lightning protection systems of power stations, and to proactively explore other additional feasible measures for further enhancing the capablity of the power supply system to withstand adverse weather.CLP responded positively to the above suggestions and promised to actively look for ways to implement the relevant plans as soon as possible.

In addition, Mr Poon also visited the Lamma Power Station of the Hongkong Electric Company, Limited (HEC) on Lamma Island on June 27, and met HEC's Engineering Director and other senior management to understand in person about HEC's work on enhancing the capability of power supply system to withstand adverse weather, including upgrading the design standards of power supply facilities to withstand the impacts of adverse weather, and relevant measures for preventing power stations and substations from being affected by flooding, such as the work for withstanding the impact of storm surges and overtopping waves at the Lamma Power Station.

Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services requests two power companies to enhance resilience of power supply system for coping with adverse weather Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services requests two power companies to enhance resilience of power supply system for coping with adverse weather Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services requests two power companies to enhance resilience of power supply system for coping with adverse weather Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services requests two power companies to enhance resilience of power supply system for coping with adverse weather Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services requests two power companies to enhance resilience of power supply system for coping with adverse weather Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Chief secretary for administration celebrates student of the year awards 2023/24 and emphasizes the importance of youth development and sustainability in hong kong.

Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, at the Student of the Year Awards 2023/24 Presentation Ceremony today (July 6):

Catherine (Chief Executive Officer of the South China Morning Post, Ms Catherine So), Gabriel (Executive Director, Charities and Community of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Dr Gabriel Leung), Tammy (Editor-in-Chief of the South China Morning Post, Ms Tammy Tam), Advisory Board members, judges, parents, principals, teachers, students, ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning. It gives me great pleasure to join you all on this happy occasion – the presentation ceremony of the annual Student of the Year Awards.

Today, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of senior secondary school students throughout Hong Kong. In total, there are ten distinct award categories, covering academic performance, language, arts, sports, community service, and more.

I must first thank the Awards organiser and sponsor, the South China Morning Post and The Hong Kong Jockey Club respectively, for putting together this meaningful event year after year. Their far-reaching commitment to education – to the youth of Hong Kong – inspires us all.

New this year is the "Sustainability Advocate" category, showcasing strong commitment and leadership in advancing sustainability. Our future depends on sustainability, so I am glad to see it recognised in the Awards.

The Hong Kong SAR Government is committed to building a sustainable future for Hong Kong and co-operating with young people in doing so.

A good example is the Sustainable Development School Outreach Programme, as well as the Sustainable Development School Award Programme, launched by the Environment and Ecology Bureau this school year. The programmes offered seminars, workshops, field trips and ambassador training, where some 75 000 students from around 200 primary and secondary schools learnt the concept and importance of sustainable development.

Our Government is equally committed to nurturing a new generation of youth with an affection for the motherland and Hong Kong, with global perspectives, and with positive thinking. As you all know, the Government launched a holistic Youth Development Blueprint two years ago, with more than 160 initiatives to chart a clear pathway for different stakeholders in society to drive youth development.

And we continued to meet young people's needs, with nearly 60 new measures introduced last year. Those measures ranged from promoting patriotic education, strengthening vocational and professional training, to enhancing support for mental health and fostering youth engagement.

We will also organise the first-edition Youth Development Summit in August. Guest speakers, and youth groups, from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and overseas will gather in Hong Kong, exchanging views for mutual learning on issues of interest to young people.

I am therefore pleased to say that the theme of this year's Awards, "Empowering Collective Impact", couldn't be timelier. To provide a conducive environment for young people to grow and thrive, the collective efforts of the Government and all stakeholders are essential.

Ladies and gentlemen, your commitment to youth development is reassuring. I am talking about not just our soon-to-be announced student winners and runners-up, but also their parents who must be proud.

I am talking, too, about the principals, teachers, and many others who have – so well, so selflessly – guided our students towards success every step of the way.

My thanks, once again, to the South China Morning Post and The Hong Kong Jockey Club, as well as the expert judging panel, for their dedication to this year's Awards.

Together, collectively, we make a profound difference for our youth and for Hong Kong.

And my congratulations to all the award winners and finalists this year. I have every confidence that you will continue to build on your achievements in your education – and in your bright career ahead.

Ladies and gentlemen, I know you will all enjoy this very special day. You certainly deserve it.

On that note, I wish you all the best in the year to come. Thank you very much.

Speech by CS at Student of the Year Awards 2023/24 Presentation Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by CS at Student of the Year Awards 2023/24 Presentation Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases