EPD awards Sha Tin Transfer Station Third Follow-On Contract
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"The Sha Tin Transfer Station (STTS) commenced operation in 1994 and has been in operation for over 30 years. As most of the facilities at the station have aged with significant wear and tear, modification and upgrading works are required to enhance their operational efficiency and environmental performance. The EPD plans to begin the works after the expiry of the existing operation contract this October, with phased completion targeted in about five years. During the construction period, normal services at the STTS will be maintained," an EPD spokesperson said.
The major items of the works comprise the provision and replacement of waste-handling and waste-transferring mechanical plants, upgrades to the wastewater treatment, odour control and automatic vehicle washing systems, and improvements to the building's aesthetic appearance, energy efficiency, and the surrounding environment of the STTS. Upon completion of the works, the STTS will further enhance its waste-handling efficiency and overall environmental performance.
"The works will introduce smart technology elements, including real-time monitoring and safety management systems, to enhance site safety and operational management. The new operation contract will also strengthen community promotion and liaison measures, and raise public awareness of waste management, waste reduction and recycling through guided visits," the spokesperson added.
The STTS, located at On Hing Lane, Shek Mun, Sha Tin, is one of the seven waste transfer stations in Hong Kong and serves as an important municipal solid waste (MSW) transfer facility in the New Territories East. It receives MSW mainly from Sha Tin and Ma On Shan, and partly from New Territories East and Kowloon East. The waste is compacted at the transfer station before being containerised in purpose-built containers for onward transportation to landfills or Integrated Waste Management Facilities for disposal.
Ends/Thursday, June 18, 2026
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