DSD to hold Open Days

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     The Drainage Services Department (DSD) will hold Open Days at Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works on January 27 and 28 (Saturday and Sunday). Under the theme "Clean up our water, prepare for the rainy day", this year's Open Days feature various activities such as guided tours and thematic exhibitions which aim at enhancing the public's knowledge on the work undertaken by the DSD in flood prevention, sewage treatment and combating and mitigating climate change.

     The Open Days will highlight a number of key projects undertaken by the DSD which include the Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme, Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2A, the Solar Farm at Siu Ho Wan Sewage Treatment Works and Relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns.

     The two-day event will also include stage performances, food trucks, game booths, a kids' fun area and a parent-child planting activity. Members of the public are welcome to join the wide range of entertaining and educational programmes.

     Admission to these activities is free of charge. Free shuttle bus services will be provided at the following locations on the Open Days from 9.15am to 4pm at intervals of 10 to 15 minutes:

* Pick-up/drop-off area near the MTR University Station Exit B bus terminus; and
* Pick-up/drop-off area at Pai Tau Street near MTR Sha Tin Station Exit B.

     Information on the Open Days is available at the DSD's website (www.dsd.gov.hk). For enquiries, please call the Open Day hotline at 3484 9346 during office hours.

Ends/Saturday, January 20, 2018
Issued at HKT 11:00

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