The Government has been implementing the Pier Improvement Programme (PIP) in recent years. The programme aims to fulfil the basic needs of local villages, enhance accessibility to scenic and natural heritage attractions, and support green tourism development in Hong Kong.
Participants will learn about the considerations, challenges and solutions in planning, designing and constructing piers’ projects through a hybrid seminar that would be live-streamed in parallel. To further reinforce the learnt knowledge of in-person participants, the seminar will be followed by a technical site visit to Yung Shue Wan Public Pier under the PIP. In the visit, participants will be introduced to the key challenges and solutions encountered during the construction stage, particularly the difficulties in marine construction.
- Capacity: 250 (for the webinar) and 40 (for the site visit)
- Dress code: casual wear
- Registration deadline: 06 November 2024 (Wednesday)
To book your place, simply click the book now button and follow the onscreen instructions.
Safety training certificates and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Participants shall bring with them their safety training certificate (Green card) on the day of visit. The certificate shall be issued by recognised authorities and be valid on the day of the visit.
- Participants shall be dressed in long trousers and shall bring their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which shall include a pair of safety boots, a reflective vest and a safety helmet with chin strap.
- Attendees who fail to comply with the above requirements may be refused entry to the site area.
Notes
- Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to ICE Graduate and Student Members. Only successful applicants will be notified.
- The event will be conducted primarily in Cantonese, and English terms will be introduced where appropriate.
- Attendance certificates will be provided within two weeks of the event only if attendees participate for the entire duration of the event.
- Applicants with no-show records will be given lower priority in future G&S events.
- The above is subject to change without prior notice.
Adverse weather arrangements
The event will be cancelled or rescheduled to another date in the case of a red or black rainstorm signal, or typhoon signal no. 3 or above is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at or after 07.00. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event in view of safety or other considerations.
Disclaimer
The Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association) shall not under any circumstances be liable or otherwise for death, any injury, any damage to, loss or destruction of property or otherwise, in any such case arising from any accident or mishap, whether during or after this event, in preparation for it, travelling to or from it or otherwise.
Tentative rundown of the event:
08:45 - 09:00
Registration at the Civil Engineering and Development Building
09:00 - 10:20
Seminar at CEDB and online broadcast
10:20 - 10:45
Shuttle bus to Central Pier No. 4
11:00 - 11:30
Ferry to Yung Shue Wan Public Pier
11:30 - 12:15
Site visit at Yung Shue Wan Public Pier
12:15 - 12:50
Ferry to Central Pier No. 4 and dismiss*
*Note: participants can either dismiss at Yung Shue Wan Public Pier or join our return trip to Central Pier No. 4 after the site visit.
