Water Pipe Leak Cuts Supply at Kwai Hing Estate, Emergency Tanks Deployed
HK01 · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
An underground water pipe began leaking at Kwai Hing Estate in Kwai Chung on September 14, prompting the Water Supplies Department to deploy emergency water tanks and trucks on September 15. Repairs are expected to be completed by early morning on September 16. The leak, located beneath a covered walkway between Hing Lok House and the estate car park, reportedly created a fountain effect that lifted tactile paving for visually impaired residents.
Key Points
- The leaking pipe is an internal "private supply pipe" within Kwai Hing Estate, not a main public water main .
- Photos and videos uploaded to Facebook by Kwai Tsing District Councilor Li Wai-lok show water forcefully spraying from the ground beneath a covered walkway near Hing Lok House .
- Hing Lok House and Hing Fuk House experienced immediate water supply disruption; Hing Yat House and Hing Kwok House were later added after pipe replacement became necessary .
- Water tanks were placed at four locations: open areas near the fire service valve at Hing Lok House, and outside the lobbies of Hing Fuk House, Hing Kwok House, and Hing Yat House .
- A water truck was stationed at the open area near the fire service valve at Hing Lok House .
- Management pre-filled water tanks at Hing Yat House and Hing Kwok House so residents there lost supply only from September 15 .
- Residents needing assistance, including elderly individuals, can seek help from the estate management office .
- Repair work is expected to be completed and water supply restored by early morning on September 16 .