Environmental protection fund channels maintain zero pollution in Victoria Harbour

Victoria Harbour, the harbor that has witnessed Hong Kong's transformation from a small fishing village to a modern international metropolis, is undoubtedly a treasure of Hong Kong, and maintaining its cleanliness is the responsibility of every Hong Kong resident. However, due to the dense population and active urban activities in many older districts along the harbour, some polluted surface runoff inevitably flows into the harbour through the stormwater system, affecting the near-shore water quality. These surface runoff sources are diverse, including roadside wet markets, outdoor eateries, and various cleaning activities in public areas and back alleys. Furthermore, improper connection of sewage pipes to stormwater drains can also lead to sewage flowing into the stormwater system, affecting the water quality and environment along the harbour. For a long time, this has caused a foul stench to permeate this beautiful harbor.

This project, organized by our association and co-organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Piping, aims to address this issue by raising awareness of proper sewage disposal in target areas along the harbour through various public education campaigns and technical demonstrations of pipe misconnection detection. Simultaneously, it encourages harbour property owners and property management companies to address and resolve the problem of improper pipe connections as soon as possible, thereby improving the water quality of Victoria Harbour. The project aims to reduce sewage discharge into Victoria Harbour from multiple sources in order to protect the harbour's water quality.

• Yau Tsim Mong
• Hung Hom
• Sham Shui Po
• Kowloon City
• To Kwa Wan
• Tsuen Wan
• Key tasks

Project Duration:

• January 2022 – December 2023 (24 months)
• Preparation Phase: January 2022 – March 2022 (3 months)
• Promotion Phase: April 2022 – September 2023 (18 months)
• Review Phase: October 2023 – December 2023 (3 months)

Preparation Phase :
Develop a detailed work plan and recruit staff. Maintain close communication with staff, support groups, and stakeholders, and arrange work meetings to ensure they clearly understand their job responsibilities and roles. Promotion Phase: Launch a series of online and offline promotional activities targeting the six regions , and provide basic knowledge of throat malfunction measurement techniques during events. Review Phase: Regularly review the work, take timely contingency measures, and strive for optimal results.