Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services Visits CLP to Learn About Measures Against Adverse Weather

Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services visits CLP to learn about measures against adverse weather

With the typhoon and rainy seasons approaching, the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying, visited CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP) today (June 12) to learn about its measures to enhance the resilience of the power supply system against adverse weather. He also requested CLP to make comprehensive preparations for typhoons and heavy rainstorms to ensure a stable power supply.

Accompanied by senior management of CLP, Mr Poon inspected CLP's measures for enhancing the resilience of the power supply system, including upgrading the lightning protection systems at power stations to withstand lightning strikes, reinforcing outdoor overhead line poles in rural areas to withstand typhoons, and installing anti-flooding facilities at substations to shield them from heavy rainstorms. The implementation of these measures will effectively mitigate the risks of power generation, transmission, and distribution equipment being affected by lightning strikes, typhoons, and heavy rainstorms, thereby enhancing the stability of the power supply system.

Mr Poon said, "The risks posed to Hong Kong by adverse weather have been increasing in recent years. It is of utmost importance to ensure that the public would have a stable and reliable power supply during adverse weather. Apart from continuously monitoring the measures proactively adopted by the power companies, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) has established an emergency reporting mechanism with them. This enables the swift formulation of contingency plans for adverse weather. Drills are also conducted to enhance collaboration and emergency response capabilities among all parties, making every effort to minimise the impact of adverse weather on the public. The EMSD will continue to closely monitor and follow up on CLP's various measures against adverse weather, and encourage CLP to adopt innovative technologies to strengthen the management of its power supply facilities, with a view to further enhancing the overall stability and resilience of the power supply system."

CLP indicated that it would proactively implement and expedite various measures to strengthen the resilience of the power supply system against adverse weather. It will also continuously review and enhance its preventive, monitoring, and contingency capabilities to further enhance the reliability and stability of the power supply system.

The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying (second right), accompanied by senior management of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP), visited Tuen Mun today (June 12) to inspect flood gates installed at a CLP substation to protect the substation from heavy rainstorms and floodings. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying (second left), accompanied by senior management of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP), visited Tai Lam today (June 12) to learn about CLP's measures to reinforce outdoor overhead line poles in rural areas to enhance their resilience against typhoons. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying (first left), accompanied by senior management of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP), today (June 12) inspected CLP's Black Point Power Station and its lightning protection facilities upgraded to enhance the power station's capability to withstand lightning strikes. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Public engagement exercise for feasibility study on proposed Coastal Protection Park at Tsim Bei Tsui, Lau Fau Shan and Pak Nai launched

The Government launched today (June 12) a dedicated webpage for the public engagement exercise on the feasibility study on the proposed Coastal Protection Park (CPP) at Tsim Bei Tsui, Lau Fau Shan and Pak Nai, inviting views from the public and various sectors of the community.

The main functions of the proposed CPP are to conserve the natural coastline and the nearshore mangrove and marsh habitats in these areas; to protect the important coastal ecosystem and biodiversity to serve as the feeding, roosting and breeding habitats for waterbirds and other wetland wildlife; to preserve the natural landscape of Deep Bay coastal areas; to provide opportunities for eco-recreation; and to support the existing pond fish culture and oyster farming.

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department commissioned a consultant to take forward the feasibility study on the proposed CPP in December 2024. The feasibility study covers recommendations of the CPP boundaries, baseline reviews, proposed usages, management strategies, conceptual plans and relevant technical feasibility assessments. The feasibility study is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The consultant will take into account views collected during the public engagement exercise when preparing the final recommendations for submission to the Government.

The public engagement exercise will end on July 31, 2026. During this period, the relevant departments will conduct briefing sessions and meetings with relevant stakeholders to seek their views. Members of the public are welcome to visit the dedicated webpage for the public engagement exercise (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservation/con_mar/con_mar_cpp/con_mar_cpp.html) to review the preliminary recommendations under the feasibility study and submit their views by email (myviews_cpp@afcd.gov.hk).

Public engagement exercise for feasibility study on proposed Coastal Protection Park at Tsim Bei Tsui, Lau Fau Shan and Pak Nai launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases