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 |
A) Guided tours before 31 December 2023
Please submit the application through the online platform (https://eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/wsd001/), or return the completed application form (pdf: group / individual) by fax (2824 0578) or email (wsdinfo@wsd.gov.hk) to Water Supplies Department at least ONE month prior to the date of visit.
B) Guided tours after 1 January 2024
Please submit the application through the online platform (https://www.waterconservation.gov.hk/en/wsd-excursion-with-dave/index.html).
Individual applicants are required to apply online at least 7 days prior to the date of visit.
Group applicants are required to apply online at least 30 days prior to the date of visit.
A) Guided tours before 31 December 2023
Upon receipt of the application, WSD will usually inform the successful applicants through SMS at least 3 weeks before the date of visit. WSD will also notify the unsuccessful applicants through SMS.
B) Guided tours after 1 January 2024
Individual applicants will receive an instant confirmation email upon making an online application successfully.
Successful group applicants will usually be notified through SMS and email at least 3 weeks before the date of visit after submission of online application. WSD will also notify the unsuccessful applicants through SMS and email.
A) Guided tours before 31 December 2023
A notice of cancellation is required at least 7 days before the date of visit if the applicant wants to cancel the visit booking. The cancellation request should be made through our enquiry hotline (Theme 1) 2370 4866; (Theme 2) 3590 8980; (Theme 3) 3590 8980 or by fax (2824 0578) or email (wsdinfo@wsd.gov.hk).
B) Guided tours after 1 January 2024
Individual applicants are required to cancel the booking via online plaform (https://www.waterconservation.gov.hk/en/wsd-excursion-with-dave/index.html) at least 7 days prior to the date of visit.
Group applicants are required to cancel the booking made through our enquiry hotline (Theme 1) 2370 4866; (Theme 2) 3590 8980; (Theme 3) 3590 8980 or by fax (2824 0578) or email (wsdinfo@wsd.gov.hk) at least 7 days prior to the date of visit.
If there are any changes in the number of participants, applicant must make request through our enquiry hotline (Theme 1) 2370 4866; (Theme 2) 3590 8980; (Theme 3) 3590 8980 or by fax (2824 0578) or email (wsdinfo@wsd.gov.hk) at least one week before the date of visit. WSD’s confirmation is required for all applications for changes in the number of participants to be effective. Due to limited availability of guided tours, acceptance of the change request is subject to the final decision of WSD.
WSD launches a mobile web game “Excursion with Water Save Dave AR Experience”.
Participants can redeem a souvenir after completing the required tour routes and games! (While stocks last)
Click here to learn more about the game.