Hong Kong vows to launch smart system, speed water mains replacement
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Following a water outage in Shau Kei Wan that left residents without fresh water for over a day, Hong Kong authorities pledged to implement a smart management system and expedite water main replacement to reduce pipe bursts and leakages. The Water Supplies Department announced acceleration of existing replacement works covering 50km and new works covering 40km. The initiative aims to improve water supply reliability and prevent future disruptions.
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Residents in Shau Kei Wan went without fresh water for more than a day
Residents in Shau Kei Wan went without fresh water for more than a day.
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Hong Kong authorities have vowed to introduce a smart management system to reduce pipe bursts and leakages.
South China Morning Post- Residents in Shau Kei Wan went without fresh water for more than a day
- Pipe bursts and leakages cause disruptions to daily life
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Loaded language removedHong Kong authorities have vowed to introduce a smart management system and speed up the replacement of water mains to reduce the number of pipe bursts and leakages, after residents in Shau Kei Wan went without fresh water for more than a day. The Water Supplies Department announced on Monday night plans to accelerate the replacement of water mains.
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Hong Kong authorities have vowed to introduce a smart management system to reduce pipe bursts and leakages.
South China Morning PostResidents in Shau Kei Wan went without fresh water for more than a day.
South China Morning PostThe Water Supplies Department announced plans to accelerate the replacement of water mains.
South China Morning PostImprovement works were already under way for about 50km of water mains.
South China Morning PostNew improvement works covering about 40km were scheduled.
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