All guided tours under Theme 1, Theme 2 and Theme 3 of the "Excursion with Water Save Dave" Visiting Programme 2023/24 are currently open for application.
"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 Our Water Resources and Nature High Island Reservoir and Plover Cove Reservoir are respectively the Hong Kong’s largest reservoir and the world's first freshwater coastal reservoir. Participants can visit these two reservoirs to understand their history while enjoying the beautiful scenery. |
High Island ReservoirLeaflet PDF |
Friday: Saturday and Sunday: |
Ma On Shan Plaza (Next to Bayshore Towers) |
Morning session: Afternoon session: |
Ma On Shan Plaza (Next to Bayshore Towers) Location Map |
Morning session: Afternoon session: |
Plover Cove ReservoirLeaflet PDF (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.) |
Tai Po Market MTR Station Exit A2 (Next to Uptown Plaza |
Morning session: Afternoon session: |
Tai Po Market MTR Station Exit A2 (Next to Uptown Plaza |
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 TrailLeaflet PDF |
Thursday: Saturday and Sunday: Morning or Afternoon |
Wanchai MTR Station Exit B1 (Next to Southorn Centre) |
Wanchai MTR Station Exit B1 (Next to Southorn Centre) |
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Kowloon Waterworks Heritage TrailLeaflet PDF |
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 the water treatment process and daily operation of a water treatment works as well as the water supply system in Hong Kong. |
Ma On Shan Water Treatment Works Leaflet PDF |
Tuesday: Saturday and Sunday: |
Ma On Shan Plaza (next to Bayshore Towers) Location Map |
Ma On Shan Plaza (next to Bayshore Towers) Location Map |
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Ngau Tam Mei Water Treatment Works Leaflet PDF |
Kam Sheung Road MTR Station Exit A Location Map |
Kam Sheung Road MTR Station Exit A Location Map |
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Tai Po Water Treatment Works |
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 |