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Planning, Land and Infrastructure
Water Storage and Consumption
Full supply was maintained throughout the year, during which 2,395 millimetres of rainfall was recorded. Storage reservoirs held some 388 million cubic metres of water at the end of 2020.
There were about three million water customer accounts as at 31 December. Some 1,027 million cubic metres of fresh water was consumed in 2020, with an average daily supply of about 2.81 million cubic metres. Another 318 million cubic metres of sea water was supplied in 2020 for toilet flushing.
Total Water Management
The government's updated Total Water Management Strategy focuses on containing the growth of fresh water demand and building resilience in fresh water supply to cater for extreme effects of climate change with diversified water resources. The key initiatives of containing fresh water demand growth include further promoting water conservation, managing water loss and expanding the use of lower-grade water for non-potable uses.
Infrastructural works to supply reclaimed water to the northeastern New Territories for non-potable uses and preparations for the associated legislation are in progress. The first stage of Tseung Kwan O Desalination Plant is under construction, for commissioning in 2023. The government will continue to monitor water demand and supply and take action to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply in Hong Kong.
Water Works
The main works for the in-situ reprovisioning of Sha Tin Water Treatment Works (South Works) commenced in August, for completion in 2026.
Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point
The Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point is a cross-boundary infrastructural project carried out jointly by the HKSAR Government and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government. It is designed to offer direct access by passengers and vehicles. The control point's cargo clearance facilities were opened for cross-boundary goods vehicles in August.
Pier Improvement Programme
Construction works for Pak Kok Pier on Lamma Island, one of the 10 public piers covered by the first phase of the Pier Improvement Programme, started in April. Another 13 public piers have been identified for the second phase, and procurement of the engineering feasibility study consultancies is under way.
Construction Industry
Construction Industry Council
The Construction Industry Council supports the development of the construction industry, in particular by training construction workers. An additional $200 million was allocated to the council in May, for purposes including increasing the training allowance for trainees of specified programmes of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction, expanding the Approved Technical
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