Organizer
Institute of Materials, Mineral and Mining – Hong Kong Branch (IOM3-HK)
Date, Time & Venue
23 March 2023 (Saturday), Time: 9:30am -12:00 am, Gathering Point at Hanghau MTR station Exit A. Details refer to the flyer.
Programme Highlights
The South East New Territories Landfill (SENT Landfill) is one of the
three strategic landfills in Hong Kong, and the SENT Landfill is the second
largest in terms of geographical area. Since 6 Jan 2016, SENT Landfill only
accepts construction waste. In 1993 the design, build, operation and 30 years'
aftercare of the SENT landfill was sub-contracted by the EPD.
The SENT Landfill Extension
(SENTX) forms an integral part in the Strategic Plan in maintaining the
continuity of landfill capacity in the Hong Kong for the cost-effective and
environmentally satisfactory disposal of waste. Construction of the extension commenced
in 2019.
To ensure that the landfill is
operated with the highest environmental standards, the following landfill
design, construction and management techniques are deployed:
- Landfill liner system
- Leachate management system
- Landfill gas management system
- Environmental monitoring system
- Posi-shell application
- Vehicle washing facility
Registration
Registration will be
accepted on a first-come first-served basis on or before 18 March. Maximum no. of participants is 20.
Priority will be given to IOM3 members. Successful applicants will be notified before 20th
March 2024.
Personal Protective
Equipment
Please kindly remind the participants to prepare their own PPE. Safety shoes is a must.
Some Safety helmets & reflective vests will be provided on site but not guaranteed.
