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Technology for Quality Living
Jointly organised with the Hong Kong Science Museum
During February and March 2012, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and the Hong Kong Science Museum will jointly organise a programme called “Technology for Quality Living” which includes a special exhibition, a lecture series and tours on selected projects. The aims of the programme are twofold, showing how technological advancements have contributed to the better living of people in Hong Kong, and introducing the recent efforts of various industries to make our society a greener and more sustainable one.
Open Ceremony
| Date: | 18 February 2012 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 1:30pm – 2:05pm (Tea Reception: 1:00pm) |
| Venue: | Main Lobby, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum |
Officiating Guests:
- Mrs Carrie LAM, Secretary for Development
- Mrs Betty FUNG, Director of Leisure and Cultural Services
- Ir Dr CHAN Fuk Cheung, President of the HKIE
- Ms Karen SIT, Chief Curator (Acting), Hong Kong Science Museum
- Ir Duncan WONG, Chairman, Task Force on “Technology for Quality Living” Programme
"Clothing, Food, Housing and Transportation" Special Exhibition
Today, our community has been putting more and more emphases on the quality of living, and the impact of technology on every aspect of our life is much more prominent than before. This special exhibition featuring “Clothing, Food, Housing and Transportation” demonstrates a series of engineering projects closely related to our daily life so as to illustrate how professional engineers are bringing quality living to us by means of their excellent technology.
Exhibition Period: 18.2.2012 – 28.3.2012
Venue: Main Lobby, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum
Free admission
Lecture Series
| Topic and Speaker | Date | Time |
| Water: From Source to Drain Ir MA Lee Tak (Director of Water Supplies) Ir CHAN Chi Chiu (Director of Drainage Services) |
18.2.2012 (Saturday) |
2:30pm - 4:00pm |
| Road Network Development Ir LAU Ka Keung (Director of Highways) |
25.2.2012 (Saturday) |
2:30pm - 4:00pm |
| Electrical and Mechanical Engineering in Modern City Ir CHAN Fan Frank (Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services) |
10.3.2012 (Saturday) |
2:30pm - 4:00pm |
| IT and Hazard Control Ir HON Chi Keung (Director of Civil Engineering and Development) Mr LAM Wai Kiu Victor (Deputy Government Chief Information Officer (Consulting and Operations)) |
17.3.2012 (Saturday) |
2:30pm - 4:00pm |
Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
Free admission on a first come, first served basis.
Enquiries: 2732 3223 (Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, except public holidays)
Lectures are conducted in Cantonese. Please refer to the Chinese synopsis for details.
Tours
| Visiting Site | Date and Time | Quota | Remarks |
| Sha Tin Water Treatment Works | 25.2.2012 (Saturday) 9:00am - 12:00noon |
50 | Conducted in Cantonese. Participants will be selected by drawing lots. Please refer to Chinese version for the application procedure. |
| Tsing Ma Control Area and Tsing Sha Control Area | 10.3.2012 (Saturday) 9:00am - 12:00noon |
50 | Conducted in Cantonese. Participants will be selected by drawing lots. Please refer to Chinese version for the application procedure. |
| MTR Kowloon Bay Depot | 17.3.2012 (Saturday) 9:00am - 12:00noon |
50 | Conducted in Cantonese. Participants will be selected by drawing lots. Please refer to Chinese version for the application procedure. |
| Po Shan Landslide Preventive Works – Groundwater Drainage System | 24.3.2012 (Saturday) 9:00am - 12:00noon |
50 | Conducted in Cantonese. Participants will be selected by drawing lots. Please refer to Chinese version for the application procedure. |
Enquiries: 2732 3223 (Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, except public holidays)
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