Tseung Kwan O Seawater Pipe Leak Halts Toilet Water Supply to康城 Area
Bastillepost · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
The Water Supplies Department received reports on Saturday afternoon of a seawater pipe leak at an enclosed vacant site on the north side of Cheng Hong Road in Tseung Kwan O . Inspections confirmed the affected pipe is a 900mm diameter seawater supply main serving the toilet flushing needs of residents and facilities in the Pat Sin Gateway, LOHAS Park, Shek Kok Road, and Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate areas . To minimize disruption to users, the department will suspend toilet flushing water supply at 10pm to facilitate repair work . Repair teams are working around the clock to complete the restoration by Sunday night . The department has maintained close coordination with the Sai Kung District Office, district councillors, and relevant property management offices throughout the incident .
Key Points
- The leak is located at the enclosed vacant land on the north side of Cheng Hong Road in Tseung Kwan O
- The damaged pipe measures 900mm in diameter and carries seawater for toilet flushing purposes
- Affected areas include Pat Sin Gateway, LOHAS Park, Shek Kok Road, and Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate
- Toilet water supply will be suspended starting at 10pm Saturday night
- The department is coordinating with the Sai Kung District Office and local councillors on the response
Why It Matters
Water supply disruptions to a large residential area like LOHAS Park could affect thousands of households over the weekend, highlighting the importance of aging infrastructure maintenance in Hong Kong's newer developments .
Water supply disruptions to a large residential area like LOHAS Park could affect thousands of households over the weekend, highlighting the importance of aging infrastructure maintenance in Hong Kong's newer developments .