Celebrating 60 Years: Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong Commemorated with Rowing Competition and Events.

Rowing competition for 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to HK concludes

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong. To commemorate and celebrate this remarkable milestone, a series of celebration events have been held under the theme "Dongjiang River - An Inseparable Bond, Our Blessed Origin" in phases since September last year. Following the running competition held in November last year, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (September 6) held a rowing competition at the Jockey Club Sha Tin Rowing Centre to commemorate six decades of Dongjiang water supply. The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau, officiated at the event and presented the award to the overall champion of the rowing competition in the company of the Director of Water Supplies, Mr Roger Wong.

Speaking at the event, Mr Lau said that rowing emphasises the importance of teamwork and the spirit of persistence, which is a vivid portrayal of the journey of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong. Over the past 60 years, numerous project builders and construction workers from Guangdong and Hong Kong have made selfless contributions to the project and overcome many difficulties through concerted effort, echoing the spirit of unity and resilience demonstrated in the water supply collaboration. He urged everyone to reflect on how to cherish water resources - whether through conserving water or exploiting new water resources - to help Hong Kong move toward a sustainable future without water shortages.

Mr Wong remarked that, with a view to deepening the public's understanding of the history of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong and its significance, the Development Bureau and the WSD have organised a number of celebration and commemoration events since September last year. Various commemoration events will also be taken forward. He pointed out that the "An Inseparable Bond, Our Blessed Origin: 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong" exhibition, co-organised by the Chinese Culture Promotion Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the WSD, is now open for free visits at the Hong Kong Museum of History. Other celebration events include the Good Water Good Fish Logo Design Competition, the WSD's Fun Day, and the publication of a commemorative book for the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, which will be rolled out one after another.

The rowing competition is jointly organised by the WSD and the Hong Kong, China Rowing Association. The competition comprised flat water and indoor rowing. Flat water rowing includes 1 000m coxed quadruple sculls, 1 000m mixed coxed eight and 250m single board rowing (single - open group). Indoor rowing includes 4x500m team relay, 60-minute team relay and one-minute challenge (single - open group). The event attracted over 250 enrolments from 18works departments, public service organisations,consultancy firms and universities to participate.

Rowing competition for 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to HK concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Rowing competition for 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to HK concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Rowing competition for 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to HK concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Rowing competition for 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to HK concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Rowing competition for 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to HK concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Fatal traffic accident in Sham Shui Po

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Sham Shui Po tonight (January 12), in which a man died.

At about 8.01pm, a 48-year-old man reportedly collapsed while driving a private car along Pei Ho Street towards Yu Chau Street. The private car suspectedly went out of control and crashed into an iron railing near the junction of Pei Ho Street and Yu Chau Street.

The man was trapped inside the vehicle and was rescued by firemen. Sustaining no superficial injury, the man was rushed to Caritas Medical Centre in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.52pm.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West is underway.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 9023 or 3661 9000.

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