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    <title><![CDATA[Water Supplies Department: Press Release]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Press Release]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Industrial accident in New Clear Water Bay Road]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201111/30/P201111300371.htm]]></link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Director of Water Supplies, Mr Ma Lee-tak, was saddened to hear of the death of a worker in an industrial accident at the New Clear Water Bay Road today (November 30) and expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. The Water Supplies Department (WSD) has contacted the family and will offer necessary assistance.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WSD calls for creative water-saving ideas (with photos)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201109/18/P201109180228.htm]]></link>
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      <description><![CDATA[A water conservation competition under the theme &quot;creative water saving ideas to share with every home&quot; has been launched by the Water Supplies Department (WSD). The WSD is hoping for a positive response from households and secondary school students.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Quality Water Recognition Scheme for Buildings safeguards public water supply (with photo)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201108/30/P201108300228.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201108/30/P201108300228.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Speaking at the certificate presentation ceremony for the Quality Water Recognition Scheme for Buildings (QWRSB) today (August 30), the Director of Water Supplies, Mr Ma Lee-tak, encouraged property owners, owners' corporations and property management companies to maintain their fresh water plumbing systems properly, so as to safeguard the quality water provided by the WSD and help minimise water loss caused by leakage. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WSD invites applications for reservoir fishing licences]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201108/18/P201108180101.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201108/18/P201108180101.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department today (August 18) reminded anglers wishing to indulge their hobby in local reservoirs during the coming fishing season must apply for a licence from the department.<br /><br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Domestic Water Consumption Study to commence on August 9]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201107/15/P201107150227.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201107/15/P201107150227.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[A study to identify general water consumption patterns of domestic household users for promotion of sustainable use of water will be conducted from early August. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Water Conservation Ambassadors appointed]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201107/12/P201107120249.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201107/12/P201107120249.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[With proud parents and teachers watching, about 400 primary school students were today (July 12) appointed as &quot;Water Conservation Ambassadors&quot; by the Water Supplies Department (WSD) for their achievements in water conservation. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Water Conservation Design Competition enhances public awareness of water conservation (with photo)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201104/19/P201104180221.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201104/19/P201104180221.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[A total of 55 entries were received from students of tertiary education institutes, the property management sector and catering services industry in the Water Conservation Design Competition organised by the Water Supplies Department (WSD). ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LCQ18: Maintenance and repairs of fresh water mains ]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201103/16/P201103160199.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201103/16/P201103160199.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[LCQ18: Maintenance and repairs of fresh water mains ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Burst water main affects fresh water supply in Happy Valley, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201103/01/P201103010209.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201103/01/P201103010209.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Due to a burst water main at Wong Nai Chung Road in Happy Valley this morning (March 1), fresh water supply to some premises in Happy Valley is temporarily suspended.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Recruitment exercise for Engineers to start in March]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201101/18/P201101180259.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201101/18/P201101180259.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department and Civil Engineering and Development Department will soon conduct a joint recruitment exercise for Engineers.  Advertisements for invitation of applications will be published in local newspapers and the website of the Civil Service Bureau in late March.  Applications will be closed in mid-April.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Water Supplies Department's response to the media]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.wsd.gov.hk/en/press_release_publicity/press_release/index_id_260.html]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.wsd.gov.hk/en/press_release_publicity/press_release/index_id_260.html]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[In response to media enquiries today (December 27) about the water quality of Shing Mun Reservoir following the emergency landing of a Government Flying Services helicopter there, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) made a statement.  ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fresh water supply in Eastern district resumed]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201012/03/P201012030085.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201012/03/P201012030085.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department today (December 3) announced that the emergency repair work of a fresh water pipe on King's Road has been completed at 4.15am.  Fresh water supply to affected premises in Eastern district has been resumed from 6am.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Water tanks deployed during temporary suspension of fresh water supply in Eastern District ]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201012/02/P201012020189.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201012/02/P201012020189.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department (WSD) will deploy water tanks at 26 locations in Eastern district for the use of consumers affected by tonight's (December 2) temporary suspension of fresh water supply to some parts of the district.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Temporary suspension of fresh water supply in Eastern district]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201012/01/P201012010281.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201012/01/P201012010281.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department today (December 1) announced that the fresh water supply to some premises in Eastern district will be suspended from 10pm on December 2 to 9am on December 3, due to emergency repair work on a fresh water pipe.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WSD invites applications for reservoir fishing licences]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201010/05/P201010050151.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201010/05/P201010050151.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Anglers wishing to indulge their hobby in local reservoirs during the fishing season must apply for a licence from the Water Supplies Department (WSD).]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Government calls for creative ideas for water conservation (with photos)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201009/18/P201009170132.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201009/18/P201009170132.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (September 18) launched a water conservation design competition calling for creative designs from students of tertiary education institutes and good practices from the property management sector and catering services industry.<br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Registration of water taps in Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme starts today ]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201009/02/P201009020116.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201009/02/P201009020116.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (September 2) invited applications for registration of water taps in the voluntary Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[More buildings join Quality Water Recognition Scheme for Buildings (with photo)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201008/25/P201008250175.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201008/25/P201008250175.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The number of buildings awarded gold and silver certificates by the Water Supplies Department (WSD) under the Quality Water Recognition Scheme for Buildings (QWRSB) has significantly increased from some 800 last year to more than 1,300 this year.  <br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WSD awards consultancy agreement for reprovisioning of Sha Tin Water Treatment Works (with photos)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201008/23/P201008230140.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201008/23/P201008230140.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (August 23) awarded a $100.8 million design-and-construction consultancy agreement for the in-situ reprovisioning of the South Works of Sha Tin Water Treatment Works.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Primary school students appointed &quot;water conservation ambassadors&quot; (with photo)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201007/06/P201007060170.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201007/06/P201007060170.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Over 300 primary school students who achieved outstanding performance in water conservation were appointed as &quot;water conservation ambassadors&quot; today (July 6) by the Water Supplies Department (WSD) to help promote water conservation among fellow students and friends.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LCQ12: Water conservation]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201005/19/P201005190218.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201005/19/P201005190218.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[LCQ12: Water conservation]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WSD optimises water supply pumping operations to save energy]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201005/12/P201005120240.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201005/12/P201005120240.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department (WSD), with the support of the Development Bureau, started a new project on May 10 to investigate the optimisation of water supply pumping operations in order to save energy in the daily supply and distribution of water.<br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Officials of Water Supplies Department visit Dongjiang water supply facilities]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201004/22/P201004220219.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201004/22/P201004220219.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Director of Water Supplies, Mr Ma Lee-tak, and representatives of the Water Supplies Department (WSD) in the Operation and Management Technical Co-operation Sub-group of the Dongjiang Shenzhen Water Supply System held a meeting with officials from the Department of Water Resources of Guangdong Province (DWRGD) and visited the Dongjiang water supply facilities in Guangdong Province on April 21 and 22.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LCQ6: Expansion of the footbridge system in Mong Kok]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201004/21/P201004210127.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201004/21/P201004210127.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Following is a question by the Hon James To Kun-sun and a written reply by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Ms Eva Cheng, at the Legislative Council meeting today (April 21)]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LCQ12: Water supply in Hong Kong ]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201004/21/P201004210163.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201004/21/P201004210163.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[LCQ12: Water supply in Hong Kong ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[SDEV's speaking notes tabled at the LegCo Special Finance Committee Meeting (Works)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201003/26/P201003260249.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201003/26/P201003260249.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Please read the speaking notes of the Secretary for Development, Mrs Carrie Lam, tabled at the Special Finance Committee Meeting (Works) in the Legislative Council today (March 26).]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LCQ11: Replacement and Rehabilitation Programme of Water Mains ]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201003/10/P201003100131.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201003/10/P201003100131.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[LCQ11: Replacement and Rehabilitation Programme of Water Mains ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Resumption of fresh water supply to Southern district]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201002/10/P201002100162.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201002/10/P201002100162.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department announced today (February 10) that the fresh water supply to all Southern District areas affected by the burst main at Wong Chuk Hang Road on Monday (February 8) was now back to normal.  ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Suspension of fresh water supply to Southern district]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201002/09/P201002090238.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201002/09/P201002090238.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The suspension of fresh water supply to Shouson Hill area in Southern District caused by a burst water main at Wong Chuk Hang Road yesterday (February 8) is expected to continue overnight.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LCQ19: Unlawful taking of water]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201001/27/P201001270160.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201001/27/P201001270160.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[LCQ19: Unlawful taking of water]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LCQ19: Water seepage in residential premises ]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200912/02/P200912020136.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200912/02/P200912020136.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[LCQ19: Water seepage in residential premises ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WSD conveys concern about drought in Guangdong (with photos/video)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200911/11/P200911110269.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200911/11/P200911110269.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Director of Water Supplies, Mr Ma Lee-tak, and the Advisory Committee on Quality of Water Supplies visited the Dongjiang from Monday to today (November 9 to 11). They met officials of the Department of Water Resources of Guangdong Province (DWRGP). Mr Ma conveyed to them the concern of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government about the drought in Guangdong.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LCQ10: Incidents of water mains bursts]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200910/21/P200910210144.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200910/21/P200910210144.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[LCQ10: Incidents of water mains bursts]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Contract for replacement and rehabilitation of water mains in East Kowloon awarded (with photo)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200909/23/P200909230232.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200909/23/P200909230232.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department today (September 23) awarded a $204 million contract for the replacement and rehabilitation of about 18 kilometres of aged water mains with diameter ranging from 20 to 1,200 millimetres in Kwun Tong, Kowloon City, Wong Tai Sin, San Po Kong and To Kwa Wan of East Kowloon.<br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[41 waterworks structures declared monuments (with photos)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200909/18/P200909180115.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200909/18/P200909180115.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Secretary for Development, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (September 18) announced the declaration of 41 waterworks structures within six pre-war reservoirs as monuments to recognise the high historic value of these public works facilities.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Water Supplies Department launches Voluntary Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200909/10/P200909100158.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200909/10/P200909100158.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[A scheme for all manufacturers, importers and other related parties to apply for voluntary registration of water saving devices with the Water Supplies Department (WSD) was launched today (September 10).<br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Replacement of water mains across Gloucester Road starts]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200909/08/P200909080250.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200909/08/P200909080250.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department has completed work to detect leaks in the eight groups of underground water mains across Gloucester Road.  No leakage was detected. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WSD engineers to look at new water mains assessment technique]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200909/08/P200909080259.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200909/08/P200909080259.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Two senior engineers of the Water Supplies Department (WSD) left for the United States today (September 8) to look at a new technique for non-destructive condition assessment of underground water mains.<br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WSD clarifies on media enquiries about the water mains replacement work in Gloucester Road]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200908/31/P200908310310.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200908/31/P200908310310.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (August 31) would like to clarify in respect of media enquiries about the work to replace the water main in Gloucestor Road.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fast lane of eastbound Gloucester Road in Wan Chai re-opened]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200908/31/P200908310291.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200908/31/P200908310291.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department (WSD) announced that the fast lane of eastbound Gloucester Road in Wan Chai, which was closed  after a water pipe burst, was re-opened at 5.45 pm today (August 31).<br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Increase in buildings awarded under Quality Water Recognition Scheme (with photo)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200908/25/P200908250103.htm]]></link>
      <guid><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200908/25/P200908250103.htm]]></guid>
      <description><![CDATA[More buildings have been awarded gold and silver certificates this year under the Quality Water Recognition Scheme for Buildings (QWRSB), thanks to an enhancement feature to promote continuous participation. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Water Supplies Department to conduct computer system test]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200908/19/P200908190183.htm]]></link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department (WSD) will conduct a computer system test from 3am to 12.30pm on Friday (August 21) and from 8.30am to 2pm on Saturday (August 22). ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WSD invites applications for reservoir fishing licences]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Anglers wanting to indulge their hobby in local reservoirs during the coming fishing season may apply for a licence from the Water Supplies Department (WSD).  ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hong Kong strives for sustainable management of water resources (with photos)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200906/22/P200906220261.htm]]></link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hong Kong would spare no effort in conserving precious water resources through implementing a management strategy comprising conservation, recycling and development of alternative water resources, the Secretary for Development, Mrs Carrie Lam, said in Singapore today (June 22)]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[SDEV to attend ministers' forum on infrastructure in Singapore]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200906/19/P200906190231.htm]]></link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Secretary for Development, Mrs Carrie Lam, will depart for Singapore this Sunday (June 21) to attend the Seventh Ministers' Forum on Infrastructure Development in the Asia Pacific Region. <br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Consultancy agreement for Tai Po Water Treatment Works signed (With photo)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200906/05/P200906050113.htm]]></link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (June 5) signed a $70 million consultancy agreement with Black &amp; Veatch Hong Kong Limited for the expansion of Tai Po Water Treatment Works and ancillary raw water and fresh water transfer facilities. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LCQ5: Contamination of water in the Shenzhen Reservoir]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200904/29/P200904290189.htm]]></link>
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      <description><![CDATA[LCQ5: Contamination of water in the Shenzhen Reservoir<br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Development Bureau holds Career Expo (with photos)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200903/24/P200903240245.htm]]></link>
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      <description><![CDATA[A Career Expo to introduce infrastructure-related employment opportunities provided by the Government and private organisations is being held from today (March 24) to Thursday (March 26).<br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LCQ9: Water supply in remote villages in the New Territories]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200903/18/P200903180151.htm]]></link>
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      <description><![CDATA[LCQ9: Water supply in remote villages in the New Territories ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Stage 3 Water Mains Replacement and Rehabilitation Programme contract awarded (with photo)]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200903/16/P200903160097.htm]]></link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (March 16) awarded a $360 million contract for the replacement and rehabilitation of about 56 kilometres of aged water mains with diameter ranging from 20 to 700 millimetres in Hong Kong's Southern District and outlying islands. <br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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