The Ex-Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir (Ex-SSPSR), aka Bishop Hill Reservoir, was accorded a Grade 1 historical building status by the Antiquities Advisory Board in June 2021.
The Water Supplies Department (WSD) has been launching guided tours of the service reservoir with a view to enhance public’s understanding of the historical background and appreciate the internal structure of the Ex-SSPSR, so as to increase public’s awareness on conservation of historic waterworks building and heritage.
Located underground, the structure reflects the romantic ancient Roman attitudes to architecture. Its remarkable structure offers a precious glimpse of Hong Kong’s water supply history over the past hundred years.
To learn more about the details of this tour organised by WSD, please visit:
https://www.waterconservation.gov.hk/en/ex-sspsr/index.html
Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong has finally succeeded in the application for a guided tour for our members, particularly those don't have chances last year. A minimum of 25 participants is required to form a group and the capacity is capped at 38 by the WSD. The deadline to register with the administrator is 5 March 2024. The group will be cancelled if we do not have enough people to sign up before deadline.
Programme Details
Guide: English-speaking guide arranged by the Water Services Department
Admission: $100 for members, $150 for guests /non-members
Please kindly complete your registration by advance payment via Stripe's payment links below (using your Credit Card):
Members ($100):
https://buy.stripe.com/cN28zC95L5Jkeha6p9
Non-members / Guests ($150):
https://buy.stripe.com/00g3fidm11t48WQ6pa
Details about the other payment option will be sent on registration. Upon receipt of payment, your registration will be confirmed by email.
Please email <membership@royalasiaticsociety.org.hk> and provide your membership number, if applicable, and the following details required by Water Services Department (WSD):
Your full name on ID card
Age
Last 4 alphanumeric characters on our ID card, e.g., 123(A)
Seats will be assigned according to the time when an email with all the details above are received.
Seats are non-transferable as WSD will provide insurance for individuals.
Registration will be closed at 12 noon 5 March 2024.
The route between the assembly/dismissal point and the Ex-SSPSR takes a walk of about 15 minutes. It consists of mainly narrow trails and stairs and certain efforts will be required. Participants should assess their health conditions before registration.
*For more information on the RASHK membership and application, please click here for our website.