Apply NOW to explore Hong Kong's river ecosystems and innovative river channel designs! Gain insight of the balance for flood prevention, urban planning and ecological preservation while enjoying the rich biodiversity of our rivers.

Date: 22 March 2025 (Sat)
Time: 1:40 pm - 4:40 pm
Location: Yuen Long Bypass Floodway 元朗排水繞道 (round-trip transportation provided)

Content:

• Introduction to flood prevention works
• Understanding the relationship between flood prevention works and the conservation of Ramsar Site
• Exploration of wetland ecology

Itinerary:

San Tin Stormwater Pumping Station ➔ 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

Collaborator: Green Power

Language: Cantonese (supplemented with English)

Transportation:

Round-trip shuttle bus pick-up & drop-off at University Station and Wu Yee Sun College

Pick-up Time & Venue: College Gallery (1:40pm); University Piazza (near bus #2 terminal) (1:50pm)

Drop-off Time & Venue: College Gallery (4:30pm); University Piazza (near bus #2 terminal) (4:40pm)

Registration: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13706627

Deposit: $100 (Refundable after completion of the activity)
Deadline: 20 March 2025 (Thu)

Please submit the deposit to the College Office before the application deadline for successful registration and seat reservation. Place is limited. First-come, first-served. Time of deposit payment will be the determinant.

Important Remarks

• Wear casual, light-coloured long-sleeved shirts and long trousers and sports shoes
• Bring enough water
• Bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and other personal gear as appropriate.
• The event will be cancelled without prior notice if Typhoon Signal no. 3 and above, Black Rainstorm Warning or “Extreme Condition” is announced/ effective 3 hours prior to the event.
• Outdoor activities may be cancelled or re-arranged if thunderstorm warnings, rainstorm warnings, or typhoon signal No. 3 or above is issued during the event.