High Island Reservoir
Characteristic
In 1972, the Hong Kong Government began the construction of 2 rock dams which rose 64 m above mean sea level of the narrow strait running between High Island and the eastern end of the Sai Kung Peninsula to form a reservoir with a capacity of 281 million cu m. A system of tunnels and shafts collects fresh water from the surrounding hills. A main tunnel carries this water to either the reservoir, or to the Sha Tin Treatment Works. Another 1.6 km tunnel from Sha Tin through Kowloon foothills distributes the water.
Facilities
Draw-off tower, dam, tunnel, shaft, etc
Application Forms
Organisation
Water Supplies Department
Contact
General Registry, Headquarters
How to Apply
Call the General Registry, Headquarters before submitting the application form. The application form (WWO 1069) should reach WSD headquarters at least 7 clear working days prior to the proposed date of filming with information on the exact location of the filming site (with relevant maps in scale of 1:20,000 or larger attached), date, time, description of the scenes and the activities, size of the crew and number of vehicles.
If the proposed filming site falls within a Country Park, confirmation that the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation has given approval for the proposed filming is required (tel : 2150 6868). For details, please refer to this link.
Fees
Waterworks buildings
$6,870 (basic charge) for the first 4 hours, $1,935 for each subsequent 4-hour block and a refundable deposit equal to the fees payable. Both are to be paid before filming.
Waterworks areas
$10,150 per application for a period up to 1 month and $7,580 for any part of a month thereafter. A refundable deposit 3 times of the fees is required.
If extra government personnel, stores or services are required to assist in the filming, the actual cost plus overheads will be charged.
Remarks
- Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
- If the application is approved, the applicant is required to sign an indemnity form and pay the charges and deposit before the filming.
- The nature of the film shall not be a cause of embarrassment to the HKSAR Government, the property itself or any of its occupants, be they tenants or visitors or other invitees or licensees.
- The nature of the film shall not offend the laws of Hong Kong or is of immoral, defamatory or political flavour.
- The following activities or scenes are strictly prohibited :
- Lighting of fire or the use of fireworks, explosives or any pyrotechnic materials;
- Fishing in reservoir area during 'off-fishing season', i.e. 1 April - 31 August; and
- Bathing, washing, swimming, boating and any activities that may cause water pollution in reservoir area and/or water gathering grounds.
- Filming is not allowed on the roof areas of the Fresh Water Service Reservoir.
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.