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

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) Members and Sha Tin District Council (DC) members inspected Tai Wai Nullah today (June 24) to follow up on issues raised in the meeting held at LegCo by both sides on March 28 this year, including the views of DC members regarding the Tai Wai Nullah revitalization project, as well as the beautification and modification of the facilities along the nullah.

     LegCo Members first received a briefing by representatives of the Drainage Services Department (DSD) on the latest progress of the Tai Wai Nullah revitalization project. These included the design proposal, plans to revamp the existing footbridge in the upstream and midstream sections, measures to reduce sediments accumulation in the downstream section, as well as greening of riverbed and river embankment to improve the ecological environment.

     LegCo Members then visited the midstream and downstream sections of Tai Wai Nullah to understand the recreational facilities on both banks. Members also exchanged views with Sha Tin DC members, representatives of DSD and the Shatin District Office on matters such as expediting the nullah project, balancing the needs for nullah revitalization and greening, and improving water quality.

     Members who participated in the visit were Ms Elizabeth Quat, Ms Doreen Kong Yuk-foon, Mr Stanley Li, Mr Dominic Lee, Mr Benson Luk and Dr So Cheung-wing.

Ends/Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:05

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