"Encounter with Rivers" Guided Tour will take the public on tours of various rivers in the cities, providing first-hand insights into various river channel projects of the Drainage Services Department (involving river management works and village flood protection schemes). While analysing the environmental and social development impacts of these flood prevention strategies, we will also explore the ecosystems and biodiversity of these rivers and discover a fascinating array of flora and fauna!
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【Guided Tour Theme 1】
Yuen Long Bypass Floodway （Accepting applications all year round）
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Content: Introduction to flood prevention works of the Drainage Services Department; understanding the relationship between flood prevention works and the conservation of Ramsar Site
Itinerary: San Tin Stormwater Pumping Station of the Drainage Services Department ➔ Low Flow Pumping Station and Inflatable Dam located at Yuen Long Bypass Floodway ➔ Mangroves of Kam Tin River ➔ Nam Sang Wai Kam Tin River Estuary ecology
【Guided Tour Theme 2】
Yuen Long Bypass Floodway Eco Tour （Limited to Nov and Dec）
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Content: Introduction to flood prevention works of the Drainage Services Department; on-site visit to Yuen Long Bypass Floodway Engineered Wetland; understanding the relationship between flood prevention works and the conservation of Ramsar Site; exploration of wetland ecology
Itinerary: San Tin Stormwater Pumping Station of the Drainage Services Department ➔ Low Flow Pumping Station and Inflatable Dam located at Yuen Long Bypass Floodway ➔ Yuen Long Bypass Floodway Engineered Wetland ➔ Mangroves of Kam Tin River ➔ Nam Sang Wai Kam Tin River Estuary ecology
【Guided Tour Theme 3】
Kai Tak River（Accepting applications all year round）
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Content: Introduction to Kai Tak River Improvement and Beatification Works of the Drainage Services Department; understanding the relationship between the revitalization works, conservation and social dynamics; exploration of river ecology
Itinerary: Lok Sin Road Footbridge ➔ Tung Kwong Road ➔ Choi Hung Road Leisure Corner ➔ Choi Hung Road ➔ Footbridge at Lower Wong Tai Sin (I) Estate
【Guided Tour Theme 4】
Tsui Ping River（Accepting applications all year round）
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Content: Learn how the Drainage Services Department's revitalization project for Tsui Ping River employs water features, landscaping, and ecological concepts to enhance the waterway; understand the connection between the river and its surrounding environment; exploration of river ecology
Itinerary: Kwun Tong Swimming Pool ➔ Lei Yue Mun Road Footbridge ➔ King Yip Lane ➔ Tsui Ping River Garden ➔ King Yip Street ➔ Tsui Ping Seaside
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Details & Registration：https://www.greenpower.org.hk/encounter-with-rivers-public-guided-tours
Enquiry：santinfpic@greenpower.org.hk or 3961 0200 / 9746 1725 (Green Power)
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primary schools, secondary schools, universities, companies and organizations are all welcome
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