Press Release
LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visits Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (with photos)
The Legislative Council (“LegCo”) Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visited the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (“EMSD”) Headquarters in Kowloon Bay today (8 October) to learn more about its innovation and technology (“I&T”) initiatives to help government departments and public organizations improve their services, as well as the latest progress in promoting smart government.
Members first received a briefing by the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr POON Kwok-ying, on EMSD’s work to promote innovation in electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering and support government departments and public organizations in the use of I&T to enhance the quality of their services. Members also gained insights into the current situation of, and challenges EMSD faced in, providing E&M engineering services.
Members then went to the E&M InnoZone to observe the collection of exhibits showcasing applications of technologies including Internet of Things (“IoT”), artificial intelligence and energy efficiency technologies, which are developed by EMSD in collaboration with local universities, start-ups and research institutions.
Members also toured the Regional Digital Control Centre and received a briefing by its representatives on how the Centre remotely monitors the operating status of electrical and mechanical equipment at government premises and conducts incident examination and diagnosis through digital technology, thereby enhancing the efficiency of repair and maintenance work. During the visit, Members exchanged views with EMSD representatives on how to utilize technologies and data analytics to strengthen the energy efficiency and safety of electrical and mechanical equipment with a view to promoting smart city.
Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Hon Elizabeth QUAT, Deputy Chairman, Hon Duncan CHIU, Subcommittee members Hon CHAN Chun-ying, Ir Hon CHAN Siu-hung, Hon Carmen KAN Wai-mun; as well as non-Subcommittee members Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen, Hon Edward LEUNG Hei and Ir Hon Gary ZHANG Xinyu.
Ends/Tuesday, 8 October 2024
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The Legislative Council (“LegCo”) Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visits the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (“EMSD”) Headquarters today (8 October). Members receive a briefing by representatives of EMSD on its innovation and technology initiatives to help government departments and public organizations improve their services.
LegCo Members visit E&M InnoZone.
LegCo Members tour Regional Digital Control Centre.
The Chairman of Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City, Hon Elizabeth QUAT (sixth right), Deputy Chairman, Hon Duncan CHIU (seventh left), other members, the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr POON Kwok-ying (eighth left), and other officials pose for a group photo at EMSD Headquarters.