Hong Kong Celebrates World Toilet Day with Award-Winning Public Toilets in Tsuen Wan District

2024-11-19 18:10 Last Updated At：18:28

FEHD wins consecutive best public toilet awards and selects outstanding toilet attendants

A spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said that today (November 19) is World Toilet Day, and the department is delighted to have won consecutive gold and silver awards this year in the annual Hong Kong's Best Public Toilet Award organised by the Hong Kong Toilet Association.

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FEHD wins consecutive best public toilet awards and selects outstanding toilet attendants Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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FEHD wins consecutive best public toilet awards and selects outstanding toilet attendants Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hoi Hing Road Public Toilet in Tsuen Wan District has won the gold award, while the Sunny Bay Public Toilet in the same district has won the silver award.

"In recent years, the FEHD has been enhancing the facilities, management and hygiene of public toilets (PTs), taking a multifaceted approach to provide a better user experience for both the public and tourists. We are delighted to learn that the PTs of the FEHD have consistently received top honours, winning best toilet awards in consecutive years. This recognition is a testament to the department's hard work and dedication."

The FEHD currently manages some 810 PTs. Since 2019-20, the FEHD and Architectural Services Department (ArchSD) have been proactively forging ahead with the Enhanced Public Toilet Refurbishment Programme. As of September this year, full refurbishment or facelifting for about 370 PTs has been rolled out, with approximately 160 of these projects already completed. By planning ahead, streamlining or compressing preliminary work flows and adopting new construction methods and technologies, the FEHD and the ArchSD aim to commence full refurbishment or facelifting works for the remaining some 300 PTs across the territory by the end of 2028.

The FEHD employs technologies to enhance the service of PTs. For instance, sensors are installed in suitable PTs to monitor usage rates, environmental parameters, and the operating status of electrical and mechanical equipment in real time. Additionally, the department is utilising novel air purification technologies to eliminate odours and improve air quality. The FEHD is also considering the use of nano ozone bubble technology in flushing water to enhance the effectiveness of deodorisation and disinfection. Furthermore, public toilet cleansing services are gradually being separated from the street cleansing services contracts and procured independently under dedicated contracts with stricter requirements for contractors' staff vocational training to elevate their service standards.

"Frontline toilet attendants play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of PTs. To acknowledge their contributions, the FEHD recently conducted an election to recognise outstanding toilet attendants. After a thorough assessment, six outstanding toilet attendants were selected for commendation. Three male toilet attendants serving at the Hoi Hing Road Public Toilet in Tsuen Wan District, the Kwai Hing Station Bus Terminus Public Toilet in Kwai Tsing District and the Pound Lane Public Toilet and Bathhouse in Central and Western District respectively, and three female toilet attendants serving at the Science Museum Road Public Toilet in Yau Tsim District, the Rumsey Street Multi-Storey Carpark Public Toilet in Central and Western District and the Tai Hang Road Public Toilet in Wan Chai District respectively were selected", the spokesman said.

In response to the observation of the Hong Kong Toilet Association, the FEHD has enhanced the cleansing service and management of the public toilet on the ground floor of Tsuen Wan Market, and has included it in the refurbishment programme to improve its overall condition.

The spokesman added, "The FEHD will continue to enhance the facilities and service quality of PTs through innovative ideas." The department appealed to the public to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of public facilities and help ensure that PTs are well cared for.

Kuk Po Launches Countryside Harvest Festival: A Fusion of Sound, Sight, and Taste in Conservation Efforts

2025-01-18 19:50 Last Updated At：19:58

Opening ceremony for Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour held today

The Countryside Conservation Office (CCO) under the Environment and Ecology Bureau held the opening ceremony for the Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour today (January 18) at Kuk Po in Sha Tau Kok.

Delivering his speech at the ceremony, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, emphasised the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government's commitment to promoting countryside conservation with a view to revitalising villages and conserving ecological and cultural resources. Based on the achievements of countryside conservation in the past, the Countryside Harvest Festival combines the three major elements of "Sound, Sight and Fusion" for the first time, using music, art and traditional cuisine as the media to connect natural ecology, historical buildings and countryside culture. He hopes that the event can promote a new in-depth eco-tour experience, enhance public awareness of nature conservation, foster urban-rural symbiosis, invigorate the local economy, and build a sustainable future.

Kuk Po, located in the northeastern New Territories in Sha Tau Kok, is a Hakka village with over 300 years of history, known for its picturesque scenery and rich biodiversity. The Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour is the first event in Kuk Po to combine village cultural elements, music performances, art exhibitions, and traditional cuisine. Collaborating with local and international artists, the festival features art installations, photography exhibitions, music performances, the Good Day market, and a variety of countryside experiences, providing participants with a unique and in-depth urban-rural travel experience.

Other officiating guests at the opening ceremony included the Chairman of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Environmental Affairs, Mr Lau Kwok-fan; LegCo Member Mr Yiu Pak-leung; North District Council member Mr Ko Wai-kei; the Chairman of Sha Tau Kok Rural Committee, Mr Lee Koon-hung; Assistant Commissioner for Tourism Mr Henry Lai, and the District Officer (North), Mr Derek Lai.

The event will be held over two weekends, today and tomorrow (January 18 and 19) and January 25 and 26, with activities running from noon to 7pm. Admission is free. On these dates with activities, the CCO will provide complimentary ferry services at scheduled times to transport visitors between Sha Tau Kok and Kuk Po, with limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, the art exhibitions will run from today until February 16. For more details about the event, please visit the official website at kukpofestival.hk.

Hong Kong Celebrates World Toilet Day with Award-Winning Public Toilets in Tsuen Wan District

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