AGS(HK) Technical Visit to Yuen Long Barrage

Visit Fee

Free

Highlights

The Yuen Long Barrage Scheme is Hong Kong's first large-scale barrage project and features the largest stormwater pumping station in Asia, comparable to other world-class flood prevention projects. Upon completion, the scheme will have a stormwater pumping capacity of 300 cubic meters per second, equivalent to draining six standard swimming pools of water per minute.

The construction works include the installation of an automatic flood barrier, the establishment of a stormwater pumping station, modifications to the Yuen Long nullah, drainage improvement works, enhancements to flood walls, revitalization of the Yuen Long nullah, and the implementation of a dry weather flow (DWF) interception system.

During the visit, participants will initially gather at Long Ping Station and then be transported by coach to the site office. The visit will begin with an experience-sharing session where the project's works and challenges will be discussed. Following this session, the organizer…