Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong - Good Water Good Fish Logo Design Competition open for entries
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) is organising the Good Water Good Fish Logo Design Competition with the full support of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD). The competition, aiming to promote local fish grown in reservoirs supplied with high-quality Dongjiang water, is supported by the internationally renowned artist, Dr Kan Tai-keung, who will serve as one of the adjudication panel members. Members of the public are welcome to submit their entries from today (June 27) until August 31. The winning entry will be used as the logo for high-quality fish products from local reservoirs. For more details, please visit the Water Supplies Department's website.
After arriving in Hong Kong, some Dongjiang water is temporarily stored in local reservoirs, such as the Plover Cove Reservoir. The WSD regularly releases fish fry into the Plover Cove Reservoir and catches the mature fish to maintain ecological balance and preserve good water quality. The Plover Cove Reservoir was registered as an accredited fish farm under the AFCD's Accredited Fish Farm Scheme at the end of last year, marking the first registration of a local impounding reservoir. Thus, the fish caught from the reservoir are recognised for their remarkable quality. To make efficient use of these resources in reservoirs, the WSD will collaborate with the Fish Marketing Organization to produce fish products using quality fish from the Plover Cove Reservoir, including fish meat siu mai and fish soup, which are expected to be available on the market as early as the third quarter of this year.
The AFCD's Accredited Fish Farm Scheme includes farm registration, aquatic fry registration, and quality assurance systems to ensure that fish farm products are local, safe, high-quality, and low-carbon. For more details, please visit the Accredited Fish Farm Scheme's website.
Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong - Good Water Good Fish Logo Design Competition open for entries Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Notice on appointments to advisory and statutory bodies
A Government spokesman said today (January 12) that Mr Chan Kin-por recently sought approval from the Chief Executive to suspend his three public positions as appointed by the Chief Executive, until the completion of the work of the Independent Committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po (Independent Committee). Mr Chan made this request to allow himself more time to dedicate to the work of the Independent Committee. After due consideration, the Chief Executive has agreed to and approved this request. The three public positions are: (1) Chairman of Independent Commission Against Corruption Advisory Committee on Corruption; (2) Non-executive Director of Urban Renewal Authority Board; and (3) Member of Honours and Non-official Justices of the Peace Selection Committee.
On December 12, 2025, the Government established the Independent Committee to examine the causes of the incident and related issues, ascertain the facts, and make recommendations on preventing similar tragedies and on improvement measures. The Independent Committee is chaired by Mr Justice David Lok, with Mr Chan Kin-por and Dr Rex Auyeung Pak-kuen serving as members. The Independent Committee held its first meeting on December 19 last year and aims to complete its work within nine months of commencing operations.
Mr Chan Kin-por wrote earlier to the Chief Executive, expressing his wish to suspend the aforementioned three public positions until the Independent Committee completes its work, in order to dedicate more time and focus to the Independent Committee's tasks. The Chief Executive has agreed to and approved the request.
A Government spokesperson said that since the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, both the Government and the wider community have been highly concerned about the causes of the incident and the follow-up work. The scope of the Independent Committee's work is extensive, particularly concerning systemic issues related to bid-rigging and connected interests. Given the numerous issues involved and their complex nature, the Government will fully co-operate with the Independent Committee to ensure that it can complete its work and compile its report within nine months. The Government extends its gratitude to Mr Chan for accepting the appointment as a member of the Independent Committee and for his professional and conscientious approach to the Committee's work. When the Independent Committee's work is completed, the Government looks forward to Mr Chan's continuous contribution through his aforementioned public positions.
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