Hong Kong Vows to Launch Smart System, Speed Water Mains Replacement Hong Kong's recent disruption of fresh water supply in Shau Kei Wan has highlighted the inadequacies of its aging infrastructure.
The government's promise to launch a smart system and accelerate water mains replacement is welcome, but it addresses only symptoms of a more complex issue.
At the heart of this problem lies Hong Kong's haphazard approach to urban planning. Rapid growth has outpaced infrastructure development, leaving behind undersized pipes and inadequate supply systems.