Programme Highlights
Reclamation, being one
of the major sources of land supply, has been carried out in Hong Kong for a
number of decades. With the increasing expectation and awareness of
environmental protection from the public, engineers are obliged to opt for
sustainable methods in reclamation works. This seminar will focus on the construction
and planning aspects of the reclamation projects listed below:
- Innovative technology
adopted in the ongoing Tung Chung New Town Extension project;
- Study of artificial
islands in Central Water between Hei Ling Chau and Kau Yi Chau; and
- Study of reclamation at
Lung Kwun Tan and associated re-planning of Tuen Mun West.
Speaker(s):
Ir Alfred K F WONG; Chief
Engineer, Sustainable Lantau Office, Civil Engineering and Development
Department
Ir Andy C C LOK; Chief
Engineer, Sustainable Lantau Office, Civil Engineering and Development
Department
Ir Alan K Y TANG; Chief
Engineer, Port Works Division, Civil Engineering Office, Civil Engineering and
Development Department
Registration & Enquiries
This seminar is free of
charge and the number of participants is limited to 50. Applications will be
accepted on a first-come first-served basis with priority given to Registered
Young Members. For registration, please visit https://forms.gle/cjiehUKEZLCP36Ah9. Successful applicants will be noitified individually.
For enquiries, please contact Mr. Terry IU by email: terryiu@connect.hku.hk
Report
Technical
Seminar on Reclamation in Hong Kong
By
Mr Anthony WONG
With
a population of over 7.4 million people in a 1,104-square-kilometre territory,
Hong Kong is the world's fourth-most densely populated city. Reclamation has
been widely used since as a long-term solution to increase land supply. A
technical seminar organised by HKIE-YMC on the advancement of reclamation in
Hong Kong was held on 25 October 2019. The seminar invited three honorary
speakers from the Civil Engineering and Development Department.
Ir
Alfred Wong provided intriguing insights about the ongoing Tung Chung New Town
Extension project. From considerations given into site selection in early
project stages to challenges faced during construction stage, Ir Wong described
the thinking involved and the approach adopted in the project. Specifically, he
focused on various innovative technologies applied in the project for
minimising potential environmental impacts. Amongst the discussed technologies
are: Deep Cement Mixing, use of construction and demolition material for
reclamation, GPS monitoring system on construction waste vehicles and
eco-shoreline.
Ir
Andy Lok first provided an overview of the history of new town development in
Hong Kong where reclamation has been adopted since the 1970s. In response to
the government’s standing policy, Ir Lok described that a multi-pronged
approach consisting of short, medium and long term options has been adopted in
order to increase land supply. In particular, Ir Lok explained details
regarding the study of artificial islands in Central Water between Hei Ling
Chau and Kau Yi Chau. These artificial islands will help to alleviate housing
shortage. In addition, the project aims to improve people’s quality of life by
adopting smart, green and resilient measures. Finally, Ir Lok pointed out the
significant economic and social benefits offered by the project.
To
wrap up the evening, Ir Alan Tang presented the study of reclamation at Lung
Kwu Tan and the associated re-planning of Tuen Mun West. This project was
proposed in concert with the plan of developing brownfield sites. The proposed
reclamation will provide land for relocating industries occupying current
brownfield sites. A number of green initiatives such as the provision of green
channel was described, which will serve as drainage while preserving a natural
shoreline.
Photo
Caption: Participant rose question during Q&A session