AGS(HK) Technical Visit to Sha Tin Sewage Cavern Project
Sat, 24 May
|Meeting point is TBD
Time & Location
24 May 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm HKT
Meeting point is TBD
About the event
Visit Fee
Free
Highlights
The Relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns project stands as the largest cavern initiative in Hong Kong. Launched by the Drainage Services Department in 2014, this groundbreaking undertaking aims to relocate the aging Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works into underground caverns by 2031. Upon completion, an impressive 28 hectares of land will be reclaimed, paving the way for diverse and meaningful uses while addressing longstanding challenges related to landscape, odor, and outdated facilities at the current site.
This visit will take place at the Community Liaison Centre, offering participants valuable insights into the innovative solutions employed in relocating sewage treatment facilities into caverns. Attendees will have the chance to explore cutting-edge construction technologies and learn how this strategic relocation unlocks precious land in land-scarce Hong Kong. By transforming these spaces, the project creates new opportunities for sustainable development, setting a benchmark for future…