Legislative Council Observes Smart Environment Technologies for Pollution Monitoring at Wan Chai Promenade

LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City observes demonstration of "Smart Environment"

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City observed a demonstration of "Smart Environment" at Wan Chai promenade today (May 27) to learn about the latest technologies adopted by the Government to monitor environmental pollution.

Members first received an update on the implementation of "Smart Environment" initiatives under the Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong 2.0 from representatives of the Government. Members were then briefed on the application of "metamaterial noise barriers" for railway maintenance works and observed demonstrations on the use of various technologies to enhance environmental pollution monitoring, including the use of an "AI robotic dog" and a "mesh network sampling robot squad" to detect pollution sources, an "unmanned water sampling boat" to monitor water quality, and a drone equipped with "miniature sniffing sensor" to detect real-time emissions of air pollutants from ocean-going vessels.

During the visit, Members exchanged views with representatives of the Government on matters such as facilitating the application and the development of technologies for environmental protection.

Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City, Ms Elizabeth Quat, Subcommittee members Mr Andrew Lam, Mr Chan Siu-hung and Professor William Wong; as well as non-Subcommittee member Mr Edward Leung.

LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City observes demonstration of "Smart Environment" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City observes demonstration of "Smart Environment" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City observes demonstration of "Smart Environment" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Murder in Sau Mau Ping

Police are investigating a murder case happened in Sau Mau Ping on December 29 in which a woman died.

At around 9.40pm on December 29, Police received a report from the family of a 35-year-old local woman that she was found missing after leaving her residence in Sau Mau Ping in the small hours on the same day.

Upon further investigation, Police believed the woman had been to a unit in Hei Wah House, Lok Wah South Estate. Police officers located the woman in the unit yesterday (December 30) morning. Sustaining multiple injuries to her head and body, she was certified dead at scene. Initial investigation revealed that the deceased was suspectedly assaulted with a hard object.

Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.

Active investigation by the Regional Crime Unit of Kowloon East is under way.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 0065 or 5965 8337.

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