Tseung Kwan O Desalination Plant Open Day Attracts Over 1,600 Visitors to Explore Water Treatment Innovations

First TKODP Open Day concludes

The Water Supplies Department (WSD) held the first Tseung Kwan O Desalination Plant (TKODP) Open Day today (November 24) to promote to the public the desalination plant facilities as well as the water treatment process. The event attracted over 1 600 members of the public to visit, including students and professional groups.

This morning, the WSD held a simple but solemn opening ceremony for the TKODP Open Day. At the ceremony, the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau, remarked that the opening of the TKODP showcased Hong Kong's achievements as an international infrastructure centre with the introduction of the advance desalination technology through cross-boundary and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Other officiating guests at the ceremony included the Director of Water Supplies, Mr Roger Wong, and the representatives of the consultant and contractor of the TKODP project.

Open Day events commenced right after the opening ceremony. The WSD set up a number of visiting points in the TKODP. The members of the public could visit major facilities including the Reverse Osmosis Building, the ActiDAFF and the Administration Building etc. During the visit, the public learnt about the process of turning seawater into drinking water to produce drinking water that fully meets Hong Kong Drinking Water Standards. Many visitors tasted on-site the output of the TKODP.

Since 1960s, our country has been providing us with uninterrupted supply of Dongjiang water which currently makes up about 70 to 80 per cent of fresh water consumption in Hong Kong to support our sustainable social and economic development. Next year will mark the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong. To deepen the public's understanding of the history, development and current situation of Dongjiang water supply as well as the nation's immense support and care rendered to Hong Kong, a dedicated exhibition on "Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong" was set up to display precious historical photos showing the situation of water rationing in 1960s and the Dongjiang-Shenzhen Water Supply Scheme, and also the measures and efforts of the governments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Guangdong to safeguard the quality and security of Dongjiang water supplied to Hong Kong.

Photo spots and interactive game zones were also set up in the TKODP. WSD mascot Water Save Dave posed for photos with visitors who were involved in the interactive games on water conservation.

The first stage of the TKODP was commissioned for supplying water on November 22 in 2023 with a water production capacity of 135 000 cubic metres per day, accounting for around 5 per cent of the overall fresh water demand in Hong Kong. The plant provides Hong Kong with a water source that is not susceptible to climate changes, enhancing resilience and stability in fresh water supply. Looking forward, the WSD will continue to promote sustainable water resources development and enhance other water management initiatives to ensure a sustainable use of valuable water resources in Hong Kong.

Legislative Council members Dr Lo Wai-kwok; Mr Tony Tse; Mr Andrew Lam; the District Officer (Sai Kung), Ms Kathy Ma; Sai Kung District Council members Ms Christine Fong, Mr Yau Ho-lun, Mr Chong Yuen-tung, Mr Chan Kai-wai; the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Water Supplies, Professor Joseph Kwan; and the chairman of the Drinking Water Safety Advisory Committee, Dr Chan Hon-fai and the vice-chairman of the committee, Professor Irene Lo also attended the opening ceremony this morning.

First TKODP Open Day concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

First TKODP Open Day concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

First TKODP Open Day concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

First TKODP Open Day concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

First TKODP Open Day concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by DCS at Link Hong Kong Open Prize Giving Ceremony

​Following is the speech by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, at theLink Hong Kong Open Prize Giving Ceremony today (November 24):

Peter (Dr Peter Lam, President, Hong Kong Golf Club), Andy (Mr Andy Kwok, Captain, Hong Kong Golf Club), George (Mr George Hongchoy, Group Chief Executive Officer, Link), Kelvin (Dr Kelvin Inge, President, Golf Association of Hong Kong, China), Cho (Mr Cho Minn Thant, Asian Tour Chief Executive), Gary (Mr Gary Player, Hong Kong Open Ambassador), Raistlin (Mr Raistlin Lau, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism), fellow golf lovers,

I can see many happy faces here. Obviously everyone has a smashing time on this venerable and picturesque Fanling course.

I am privileged and jubilant to be with you today. I am here to show Government's support for the sport of golf. And I want to thank you (especially those coming from outside Hong Kong) for joining the Link Hong Kong Open, which is a Mega Event funded and supported by our Major Sports Event Committee.

This year's tournament is wonderful as usual. And we have seen many good golf played this week. What makes this year's event especially special is that it is also a test event for staging the golf championships of the 15th National Games of the country. We are looking forward to the event and hope to see you at the championships in a year's time.

Before closing, I must thank the Hong Kong Golf Club and the Golf Association of Hong Kong, China for making the Open such a spectacular success.

Lastly, and very importantly, I congratulate Patrick (Mr Patrick Reed) on winning this title. Unbeknown to you, Patrick, I am among your fans. I followed you here in Fanling in the 2016 Hong Kong Open, when you played in the group with Ian Poulter. Now that you have won the tournament, you have joined the ranks of past winners such as Greg Norman and Tom Watson, and you have surpassed them by setting a new single day course record and equalled the tournament course record. A big, big congratulations indeed!

Thank you all very much.

Speech by DCS at the Link Hong Kong Open Prize Giving Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by DCS at the Link Hong Kong Open Prize Giving Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by DCS at the Link Hong Kong Open Prize Giving Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases