The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     Further to endorsing a funding proposal earlier this month for implementing the remaining works under Phase III of the District Cooling System (DCS) at the Kai Tak Development, the Legislative Council (LegCo) Public Works Subcommittee visited the facilities of DCS today (November 26) to observe its operation.

     Members first visited the North DCS Plant to receive a briefing on the operation of DCS and the latest progress of the remaining works. Accompanied by representatives of the Environment Bureau and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, members then visited the control room, chillers and the associated equipment at the basement of the plant. Members also went to SKH Holy Cross Primary School at the Kai Tak Development to visit the school's DCS substation.

     Members participating in the visit included the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Dr Lo Wai-kwok; and members Mr Chu Hoi-dick, Mr Ho Kai-ming and Mr Gary Fan.

Ends/Monday, November 26, 2018
Issued at HKT 19:05

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