@book{ffb5293270d14257a32e23e1adfd5719,
title = "Going the Extra Miles",
abstract = "The Drainage Services Department (DSD) published this monograph in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The monograph looks back on the drainage developments in Hong Kong and outlines the endeavours, achievements and prospect of DSD in the provision of stormwater drainage and sewage treatment services. Flood prevention strategies are developed to cater for local circumstances as well as future climate change. DSD constructs effective sewerage networks, expands sewage treatment facilities, upgrades technologies and promotes greening, for achieving the objectives of environmental protection and sustainable development. In taking forward new projects, DSD endeavours to engage the public in order to strike a balance among the environmental, developmental and social needs. Besides, DSD boosts team spirit through initiatives on partnership and staff care. This monograph also features interviews with members of the public, staff, stakeholders and professionals who shared with readers their reminiscences and expectations, which help learn from the past and build for the future.",
keywords = "Drainage, Sewerage",
author = "Scott, \{Janet L.\} and Lo, \{Chin Hung\} and Wu, \{Sze Ming\} and Liu, \{Tik Sang\}",
year = "2015",
month = feb,
language = "English",
series = "Going the Extra Miles",
publisher = "Drainage Services Department, Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region",
}