"Excursion with Water Save Dave" Visiting Programme, to be conducted by way of guided tours, comprises visits to various waterworks facilities under three themes. It aims to introduce the historical background and significance of various waterworks facilities, enhancing public’s knowledge of water resources and raising their awareness of water conservation.
The following guided tours to waterworks facilities are now opened to individuals and organisations for visit by prior application:
Theme | Name of Facilities | Visiting Time* | Assembly Point | Assembly Time | Dismissal Point | Dismissal Time |
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Theme 1: Our Water Resources and Nature Plover Cove Reservoir is the world's first freshwater coastal reservoir which plays an important role in transporting and storing Dongjiang water, ensuring the stability of water supply of Hong Kong; while High Island Reservoir is the Hong Kong’s largest reservoir. Participants can visit these two reservoirs to understand their history while enjoying the beautiful scenery. |
Plover Cove Reservoir (The itinerary includes Tai Mei Tuk Family Walk which consists of mainly narrow trails and stairs thereby certain efforts will be required. Applicants should assess their own as well as their participants' health conditions and consider whether it is necessary to be accompanied and assisted by care takers before making application for the guided tour.) |
Friday: Saturday or Sunday: |
Tai Po Market MTR Station Exit A2 (Next to Uptown Plaza) Location Map |
Morning session: Afternoon session:
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Tai Po Market MTR Station Exit A2 (Next to Uptown Plaza) Location Map |
Morning session: Afternoon session:
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High Island Reservoir |
Ma On Shan Plaza (Next to Bayshore Towers) Location Map |
Ma On Shan Plaza (Next to Bayshore Towers) Location Map |
Morning session: Afternoon session: |
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Theme 2: Waterworks Heritage Trails Participants can witness various historic waterworks structures along the heritage trails and learn the water supply history of Hong Kong. |
Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail |
Thursday: Saturday or Sunday: Morning or Afternoon |
Wanchai MTR Station Exit B1 (Next to Southorn Centre) |
Wanchai MTR Station Exit B1 (Next to Southorn Centre) |
Morning session: Afternoon session: |
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Kowloon Waterworks Heritage Trail |
Tai Wai MTR Station Exit A |
Tai Wai MTR Station Exit A |
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Theme 3: Fresh Water Treatment and Quality Control Participants can learn about the water treatment processes and strict water quality control after the Dongjiang water and local raw water entering the water treatment works. They can also learn about the daily operations of the water treatment plant and Hong Kong's water supply system. |
Tai Po Water Treatment Works |
Tuesday: Saturday or Sunday: |
Tai Po Market MTR Station Exit A2 (Next to Uptown Plaza) Location Map |
Tai Po Market MTR Station Exit A2 (Next to Uptown Plaza) Location Map |
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Ma On Shan Water Treatment Works |
Ma On Shan Plaza (next to Bayshore Towers) |
Ma On Shan Plaza (next to Bayshore Towers) Location Map |
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Ngau Tam Mei Water Treatment Works |
Kam Sheung Road MTR Station Exit A Location Map |
Kam Sheung Road MTR Station Exit A Location Map |