DSD deeply saddened by passing of contractor staff member
The Director of Drainage Services, Mr Ringo Mok, was deeply saddened by the passing of a staff member of its contractor in an accident that occurred at a construction site for upgrading works of existing sewerage system at Yen Chow Street in Sham Shui Po yesterday (May 27). He expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and requested the contractor to provide them with appropriate assistance.
At about 8.30am yesterday, the worker was injured during a lifting operation at the construction site. He was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital for treatment and was certified dead at about 11.30pm.
The Drainage Services Department (DSD) has requested the contractor to suspend the related works and conduct a safety check. The contractor was also instructed to carry out a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. The DSD will also render full assistance to relevant departments in their investigations.
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Hong Kong Artist Showcased at Slovenia's Lighting Guerrilla Festival
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported Hong Kong artist Wong Chi-yung in presenting his artwork "The Tower of Light" in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Wong is a cross-disciplinary artist from Hong Kong, who focuses on creating immersive public artwork which incorporate multimedia technology elements. His installation, "The Tower of Light", is featured at the Lighting Guerrilla Festival, from May 26 to June 20 (Ljubljana time), the largest light festival event held annually in Slovenia.
"The Tower of Light" responds to this year's festival theme, "Diversity", by drawing inspiration from Ljubljana's famous Ljubljanica River. The work invites audiences to reflect on the evolving interplay between humanity, technology, and nature, while highlighting the fluid and ever-changing connection between light and water.
The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau provided funding support for the exhibition.
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Hong Kong Artist Showcased at Slovenia's Lighting Guerrilla Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Artist Showcased at Slovenia's Lighting Guerrilla Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
