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Theme 1:

Promote Countryside Revitalisation through New In-depth Cultural and Eco-tour Activities in the Yan Chau Tong Area

Location:

Remote villages in the Yan Chau Tong area (e.g. Kuk Po, Lai Chi Wo and Kat O)

Scope:

The project shall include, but not limited to, the following components:

(1)       identify and showcase the unique cultural assets and green tourism attractions in the remote countryside of the Yan Chau Tong area;

(2)       integrate and connect countryside elements into new cultural and eco-tourism resources; and

(3)       promote village revitalisation through organising immersive cultural and eco-tour activities and holding signature events.

Remarks:

For applications under this theme, a maximum of two applications with best assessment performance will be selected for approval with granting of fund.

Theme 2a:

Hydrological Monitoring Network in Sha Lo Tung

Location:

Sha Lo Tung

Scope:

The project shall include establishment of a smart hydrological monitoring network at appropriate locations to continuously collect data to support habitat management, biodiversity conservation and water resource management in Sha Lo Tung.  The monitoring network shall include, but not limited to, the following components:

(1)       Automated multi-parameter meteorological station(s) with sensors to collect the information of rainfall, temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind speed and direction, solar radiation, and evaporation;

(2)       Streamflow monitoring stations, including at the tributaries and confluence of the Ecologically Important Stream system in Sha Lo Tung, to monitor streamflow conditions, including stream water level and flow velocity, and other hydraulic parameters at different depths;

(3)       Groundwater monitoring, particularly in the natural and artificial marsh areas of Sha Lo Tung, with automatic water table recording devices and automatic digital tensiometers; and

(4)       A data storage and management platform with user interface for data visualisation.

The project shall also investigate the soil properties of the natural and artificial marsh areas and key habitats of Sha Lo Tung, including the permeability, occurrence of hydric soil and hardpan, etc., and evaluate their water retention capability. 

Remarks:

(1)   The hydrological monitoring network established under the project shall form an integral component of an integrated data and management decision support system for Sha Lo Tung in the long term.  To this end, the project organisation shall collaborate and share information and data collected under this study with the Government and other project organisations in Sha Lo Tung.  The collected information and data will be integrated into the hydrological model to be developed for Sha Lo Tung (see Theme 2c below).

(2)   The project organisation shall report the project progress to the Expert Group regularly and on an ad-hoc basis, and take into account their advice on project implementation.

(3)   All installations shall avoid causing adverse environmental impact in Sha Lo Tung.  The project organisation shall consult the Government, the Expert Group and other project organisations in Sha Lo Tung in selection of monitoring locations. 

Theme 2b:

Hydromorphological Mapping

Location:

Sha Lo Tung

Scope:

The project shall survey and map the morphological and hydrological baseline conditions of Sha Lo Tung’s water resources to facilitate formulation of water management strategy.  The project shall make use of advance technologies (e.g. remote sensing with hyperspectral sensors and LiDAR), coupled with ground truthing and field surveys to survey, map, and characterise the water resources of Sha Lo Tung, including but not limited to:

(1)   Streams:

Longitudinal and cross-sectional conditions of the streams in Sha Lo Tung, noting their: (a) width; (b) depth; (c) bottom sediments and presence of siltation; (d) nearby embankment, if any; (e) vegetation in the channel and stream banks; (f) blockage, if any; and (g) conditions after extreme weather (e.g. storms).

(2)   Marshes:

Spatial extent and hydrological conditions (seasonal, perennial) of the marshes, noting their: (a) varying water depths; (b) vegetation; and (c) varying extent throughout the seasons. 

(3)   Pre-existing irrigation channels and runnels:

The conditions of pre-existing irrigation channels/runnels and structures.

Remarks:

(1)   The hydromorphological data collected under the project shall form an integral component of an integrated data and management decision support system for Sha Lo Tung in the long term.  To this end, the project organisation shall collaborate and share information and data collected under this study with the Government and other project organisations in Sha Lo Tung.  The collected information and data will be integrated into the hydrological model to be developed for Sha Lo Tung (see Theme 2c below).

(2)   The project organisation shall report the project progress to the Expert Group regularly and on an ad-hoc basis, and take into account their advice on project implementation.

(3)   The survey work shall avoid causing adverse environmental impact in Sha Lo Tung.  The project organisation shall consult the Government, the Expert Group and other project organisations in Sha Lo Tung on the proposed surveying work.

Theme 2c:

Hydrological Model for Sha Lo Tung

Location:

Sha Lo Tung

Scope:

The project shall build an integrated “rainfall-groundwater-runoff” hydrological model dedicated for Sha Lo Tung to identify potential water resource management measures and strategies, and facilitate understanding of the relationship between hydrology and ecology.  The project shall include, but not limited to:

(1)   determination of a suitable hydrological modelling methodology with small-sized grid specific for Sha Lo Tung and covering its sub-catchments;

(2)   consolidation of all necessary data, including but not limited to available data of Sha Lo Tung from previous/on-going studies and the RA projects under Themes 2a and 2b above, for incorporation into the model, including meteorological and hydrological data, and conditions of historic irrigation structures;

(3)   identification, measurement and collection of any missing data necessary for development of the model; and

(4)   development, testing and validation of the model.

The hydrological model shall be able to:

(1)   identify perennial and ephemeral wetlands;

(2)   derive hydrological and hydraulic conditions of streams and marshes during stormflow, wet and dry seasons, with particular focus on low flow conditions;

(3)   identify potential water resource management measures and strategies to maintain ecosystem health of Sha Lo Tung; and

(4)   evaluate the effects of potential water abstraction on stream flow and stream hydraulic conditions.

Remarks:

(1)   The project organisation shall collaborate and take a proactive role in setting out the required model parameters, consolidating information and data from the Government and other project organisations in Sha Lo Tung (including the RA projects under Themes 2a and 2b above), for developing the hydrological model.  

(2)   The hydrological model developed under the project shall form an integral component of an integrated data and management decision support system for Sha Lo Tung in the long term. 

(3)   The project organisation shall explore and evaluate the merits of different practicable water resource management measures and strategies in consultation with the Government, the Expert Group and relevant project organisations.

(4)   The project organisation shall report the project progress to the Expert Group regularly and on an ad-hoc basis, and take into account their advice on the project implementation.

Theme 2d:

Sha Lo Tung Baseline Contextual Study

Location:

Sha Lo Tung

Scope:

The study shall consolidate baseline knowledge, as well as the outcomes arising from the relevant completed and ongoing researches, on Sha Lo Tung’s eco-tourism, cultural and natural heritage, indigenous knowledge and village socio-political structure. The study shall develop constructive outcomes that serve as key reference for formulating the Sha Lo Tung Master Layout Plan of eco-tourism initiatives, and developing the separate design briefs for the associated visitor facilities (e.g. the proposed Visitor Facilities-cum-Management Office) in the future.  The study scope shall include, but not limited to:

(1)   assessment of Sha Lo Tung’s current and projected visitor demographics, behavioural patterns, and activity engagement, alongside a strategic evaluation of opportunities to diversify and enhance eco-tourism offerings to support sustainable growth and enrich visitor experiences;

(2)   baseline survey(s), oral history collection and documentation of Sha Lo Tung’s tangible and intangible heritage, including landscapes, architectural assets, archaeological sites, agricultural practices, cultural beliefs, etc. and assess how these parameters shaped the local ecology and biodiversity of Sha Lo Tung, and their linkages to prevailing principles of sustainable development; and

(3)   in-depth analysis of Sha Lo Tung’s socio-political structure, including lineages of different clans and key stakeholders, demographic mapping, land matters and community aspirations on Sha Lo Tung future development of eco-tourism and conservation-related initiatives, and develop a structured engagement approach for inclusive and sustained local participation.

Remarks:

(1)   The project organisation shall report the project progress to the Expert Group regularly and on an ad-hoc basis, and take into account their advice on the project implementation.

Date:

3 December 2025 (Wednesday)

Time:

10:30 am - 12:00 nn (Registration starts at 10:15 am)

Format:

Online conferencing (Zoom Cloud Meetings)

Language:

Cantonese

Rundown:

ž   Overview of the CCFS

ž   Key points to note

ž   Application procedures

ž   Assessment criteria

ž   Project progress monitoring

ž   Q&A