Webinar on Study of Coastal Hazards under Climate Change and Extreme Weather and Formulation of Improvement Measures

Technical Seminar

Webinar on Study of Coastal Hazards under Climate Change and Extreme Weather and Formulation of Improvement Measures - Feasibility Study

Date, Time and Venue

31 August 2022 (Wednesday), 19:00 – 20:00, Seminar Via Zoom Meeting

Organized by

HKIE Civil Division

Programme Highlights

The geographical position of Hong Kong makes it susceptible to adverse weather-related threats such as tropical cyclones, rainstorms, storm surges and overtopping waves. In particular, some coastal low-lying and windy locations are vulnerable to sea water inundation caused by extreme storm surges and overtopping waves, and have the facilities situated near the seaside damaged as a result.

The Civil Engineering and Development Department completed a “Study of Coastal Hazards under Climate Change and Extreme Weather and Formulation of Improvement Measures – Feasibility Study” which has comprehensively reviewed the impacts of storm surges and waves on coastal low-lying or windy locations under extreme weather and climate change.  It identified 26 coastal low-lying or windy residential areas with higher risks for formulation of improvement works and management measures to safeguard public safety.  The Government plans to take forward the above enhancement measures in an orderly manner.  This webinar will present the finding of the study and proposed enhancement measures.

*Please also complete the on-line registration at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lvdoOXHARRqabGQ6TDYKdg.

Speaker

Ir Tang Kai Yan, Alan

Chief Engineer/ Port Works

Civil Engineering Office

Civil Engineering and Development Department

Biography

Ir Tang is a civil engineer by profession with over 20 years working experience in the Development Bureau and various departments of the Hong Kong Government of Special Administrative Region.

Ir Tang assumed the position of Chief Engineer/Port Works, the Civil Engineering and Development Department in late 2018.  He is overseeing planning, supervision of construction and maintenance of public marine infrastructures.  He is also overseeing climate change related studies in coastal protection with a view to enhancing the standards of marine infrastructures and their resilience against the effects of climate change.

Language

Cantonese

Fee

Free of Charge

Registration & Enquiries

*Please also complete the on-line registration at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lvdoOXHARRqabGQ6TDYKdg.

The number of participants is limited to 500 on a first-come-first served basis. Priority will be given to members of the Civil Division. Please be reminded to fill in the correct Full Name for registration as it will be used for the distribution of CPD certificate. 

Email registration will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be informed by email with a link to the Zoom Meeting at the designated time slot. Participants need to sign in using the membership no. and your registration name. A CPD certificate will be issued within 3 weeks. 

For enquiries, please contact Mr. Ivan Pang via email: ivan.pang@arup.com.