Water Supply Disrupted in Four Tuen Mun Estates After Pipe Leak
HK01 · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago4 MIN
Summary
A water pipe leak near Castle Peak Road in Tuen Mun has disrupted water supply to several residential estates. The Water Supplies Department has deployed emergency resources and will conduct overnight repairs. The incident is part of a recurring problem with the same pipe section.
Key Points
- A 600mm diameter steel water pipe near Castle Peak Road (青山公路) and Tuen Lee Street (屯利街) developed a leak, affecting Yee Fung Terrace (怡峰園), Hin Fat Estate (顯發邨), Hang Shun Court (恆順園), Koon Fung House (冠峰園), and Tuen Mun Government Secondary School (屯門官立中學) .
- The Water Supplies Department established over 10 temporary water points, deployed 2 water trucks and more than 30 water tanks to provide emergency supply for affected residents .
- Due to internal water storage tanks in most buildings, only a small number of residents needed to visit temporary water points during the disruption .
- Repair work commenced after 11pm following the evening peak water usage period, with the department aiming to restore supply by noon the next day .
- The same water pipe had leaked three times previously between late July and early August, prompting the department to plan emergency pipe laying works along Castle Peak Road by the end of the month .
Why It Matters
This incident highlights the pressing need to address aging water infrastructure in Hong Kong. The recurring leaks from the same pipe underscore the urgency of the planned improvement works, which aim to create an alternative supply route that would allow maintenance without disrupting service to affected communities .
This incident highlights the pressing need to address aging water infrastructure in Hong Kong. The recurring leaks from the same pipe underscore the urgency of the planned improvement works, which aim to create an alternative supply route that would allow maintenance without disrupting service to affected communities .