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LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visits EMSD (with photos)
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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visited the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) Headquarters in Kowloon Bay today (October 8) to learn more about its innovation and technology (I&T) initiatives to help government departments and public organisations improve their services, as well as the latest progress in promoting smart government.

     Members first received a briefing by the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying, on the EMSD's work to promote innovation in electrical and mechanical (E&M) engineering and support government departments and public organisations in the use of I&T to enhance the quality of their services. Members also gained insights into the current situation of, and challenges the EMSD faced in providing E&M engineering services.

     Members then went to the E&M InnoZone to observe the collection of exhibits showcasing applications of technologies including Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and energy efficiency technologies, which are developed by the EMSD in collaboration with local universities, start-ups and research institutions.

     Members also toured the Regional Digital Control Centre and received a briefing by its representatives on how the Centre remotely monitors the operating status of electrical and mechanical equipment at government premises and conducts incident examination and diagnosis through digital technology, thereby enhancing the efficiency of repair and maintenance work. During the visit, Members exchanged views with the EMSD representatives on how to utilise technologies and data analytics to strengthen the energy efficiency and safety of electrical and mechanical equipment with a view to promoting smart city.

     Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Ms Elizabeth Quat, Deputy Chairman, Mr Duncan Chiu, Subcommittee members Mr Chan Chun-ying, Mr Chan Siu-hung, Ms Carmen Kan; as well as non-Subcommittee members Mr Tony Tse, Mr Edward Leung and Mr Gary Zhang.
 
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The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visited the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) Headquarters today (October 8). Photo shows Members receiving a briefing by representatives of the EMSD on its innovation and technology initiatives to help government departments and public organisations improve their services.
The Legislative Council (LegCo) Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visited the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Headquarters today (October 8). Photo shows LegCo Members visiting the E&M InnoZone.
The Legislative Council (LegCo) Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visited the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Headquarters today (October 8). Photo shows LegCo Members touring the Regional Digital Control Centre.
The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visited the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) Headquarters today (October 8). Photo shows the Chairman of Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City, Ms Elizabeth Quat (sixth right); Deputy Chairman, Mr Duncan Chiu (seventh left); other members; the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying (eighth left); and other officials at the EMSD Headquarters.