Programme Highlight

The existing Kai Tak Nullah serves as a main drainage channel in the Kowloon east area. It originates from the Po Kong Village Road at Wong Tai Sin, flows along the Choi Hung Road, runs underneath the Prince Edward Road East, traverses the Kai Tak Development area and finally reaches the Victoria Harbour. Its drainage capacity is inadequate to meet the current flood protection standard and the areas in the vicinity of the nullah in Wong Tai Sin are susceptible to flooding during heavy rainstorms.  To reduce the flooding risk of these areas, the Drainage Services Department (DSD) commenced the drainage improvements works for the nullah at Wong Tai Sin in October 2011 with the target completion date of end of 2017.  In addition to uplifting the drainage capacity of the nullah, DSD strived to revitalize the Kai Tak Nullah into an attractive green river corridor through the urban areas, namely Kai Tak River, by introducing the concept of blue-green infrastructures. The project comprises the construction of a 400m long single-cell box culvert under the heavily trafficked Choi Hung Road, nullah deepening, utilities diversion and landscaping works.

The seminar will cover the challenges encountered during the construction and the revitalization of Kai Tak River as a green river corridor.  The major challenge of this project is to maintain the hydraulic performance of the river during the construction period as the reconstruction works are all carried out inside the river.  Particular consideration has been given to the construction methods and sequences for upholding the flood protection standard.  Furthermore, design considerations for improving the hydraulic performance of the river by engaging a physical hydraulic scaled model will be discussed.

Speakers will also present the design concept behind revitalizing Kai Tak River into a green river corridor in urban area with aesthetic, greening, landscaping and ecological elements for public enjoyment. 

Speakers

Ir Paul YC Lee, Chief Resident Engineer – AECOM Consulting Services Ltd.

Ir Lee has over 20 years of experience in managing civil engineering and infrastructure works. He has been involved in various projects such as the Hung Hom Bypass, Deep Bay Link Southern Section and Liantang/Hueng Yuen Wai Infrastructure works.  Ir Lee has extensive experience in contractual claims and has participated in two arbitrations in which he provided evidence in the proceedings.  

Ir Eric LH SIU, Senior Resident Engineer - Atkins China Limited

Ir Siu has over 30 years of broad range of civil engineering design and construction experiences with the past 17 years being the Engineer’s Representative for the DSD and WSD projects.  He was recently involved in the site supervision of the DSD construction projects including significant landscaping such as the Kai Tak River and the DSD Kowloon City Pumping Stations, the later one was the first DSD building receiving the Platinum Award of BEAM Plus certification.

Ir Jason HY Wong, Engineer – Project Management Division, Drainage Services Department

Ir Wong has over 20 years of experience in various highways and infrastructure projects involving investigation, design and construction.  He joined the DSD in 2014 and has been involved in the Kai Tak River improvement projects.

Ir Ken KC Cheung, Engineer–Project Management Division, Drainage Services Department

Ir Cheung has nearly 10 years of experience in the design and site supervision of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.  He joined the DSD in 2015 and has been involved in the midstream contract of Kai Tak River improvement projects.

Fee

Free of charge

Registration & Enquiries

The number of participants is limited to 80 and priority will be given to members of Civil Division. Please complete the on-line registration at http://cv.hkie.org.hk. Email registration will not be accepted. Only successful applicants will be informed by email. For enquiries, please contact Ir Alex Li at alex-cf.li@aecom.com.

CPD Certificate

CPD certificate will be issued to those who attend the seminar.

Remarks: (The talk will be conducted in English)