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Project Category
Research Activities on Countryside Conservation & Revitalisation

Balancing Ecological Sensitivity and Enhancing Experience: Experiments for the Deep Bay Outer Ramsar Site

Proponent: Rural Urban Lab, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong
Site: Deep Bay Wetland outside Ramsar Site

Project Description

This project aims to design and install innovative small-scale fishery structures in collaboration with stakeholders such as villagers and fishpond operators without affecting the natural ecology, so as to enhance the efficiency of traditional aquaculture activities and provide the public with the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the wetland. The project balances wetland conservation and public experience, and can serve as a reference for the future planning of wetlands in the area.

Grant Approved

HK$2,998,905

Project Duration

01/10/2021-30/06/2025

How To Get There

1 | Bus + Walking |

• Sheung Shui MTR Interchange, take bus 76K to Shek Wu Wai Station, and then proceed on foot.

Project Update

The public display period of the three small-scale fishery structures installed in San Tin Fishponds has ended.

Project Website & Social Media Platform

Project Video

Short video on the small-scale fishery structures
Filming the operation of three small-scale fishery structures in the San Tin Fishpond using a drone.