Government receives investigation report on power supply incident from Hongkong Electric
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With assistance from an independent third-party expert, the Government is carefully examining the report, including assessing whether the identified cause is well-founded and whether rectification measures are appropriate, and will request HEC to make clarifications or provide further information if needed. The Government urges HEC to implement improvement measures to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
The spokesman reaffirmed that the Government is very concerned about the power supply incident and has been following up closely with HEC on the latest developments. After the incident, the Government requested HEC to conduct an in-depth investigation, and has been monitoring the implementation of remedial measures.
Under the Electricity Ordinance (Cap. 406), the Government monitors the power companies to ensure the safe and reliable supply of electricity in Hong Kong. The Ordinance stipulates the power and responsibility of electricity suppliers, including, in the case of an electrical accident, giving the Director a report of the cause and what remedial action has been, or will be done, to prevent a recurrence of the accident.
Ends/Monday, May 15, 2023
Issued at HKT 15:35
Issued at HKT 15:35
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