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Hong Kong to launch smart system for water main replacement

Hong Kong is accelerating its water main replacement efforts by implementing a new smart system. This initiative follows a recent disruption that left approximately 10,000 homes and numerous businesses in Shau Kei Wan without fresh water for over a day. The government plans to replace about 50km of existing water mains and initiate new works for another 40km by year-end, with a significant increase in budgeted expenditure for this financial year. AI

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Hong Kong to launch smart system for water main replacement

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cannix Yau ·

    Hong Kong vows to launch smart system, speed water mains replacement

    Hong Kong authorities have vowed to introduce a smart management system and speed up the replacement of water mains to reduce the number of pipe bursts and leakages, after residents in Shau Kei Wan went without fresh water for more than a day. The Water Supplies Department announ…