Why a Hilltop Heritage Site Has Captured Hongkongers’ Imagination

During a Heritage Impact Consultation with the Amo in April 2017, the Wsd Had Used the Term “Water Tank” to Describe the Reservoir as It Had Been the Department’s Tradition to Name Such Facilities as “Water Tanks”, the Report Noted.

Century-Old Underground Reservoir in Hong Kong Gets New Glass Roof, Lighting

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Lack of Communication Between Hong Kong Government Agencies Nearly Led to Demolition of Century-Old Underground Reservoir, Report Finds

By Chloe Bennett

• Oct 8, 2026 • 3 min read

Lack of Communication Between Hong Kong Government Agencies Nearly Led to Demolition of Century-Old Underground Reservoir, Report Finds

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Insufficient Communication Between Hong Kong Government Departments and a Lack of Adequate Guidelines Had Led to a Wrongful Decision to Demolish a Century-Old Service Reservoir Two Year's Ago, According to a Review Report.

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