On 3 January 2025, the EMSTF signed a five-year Service Level Agreement with the Health Bureau to deliver professional E&M services and innovation and technology solutions for Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital.

The EMSD has adopted Building Information Modelling technology at the North District Community Health Centre Building. This involves digitising and centrally managing the data of various E&M equipment on a single platform, enhancing repair and maintenance efficiency while supporting daily operations.

To enhance communication with client departments, we organised four half-day team building workshops at the Hong Kong Science Park for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

The Kai Tak Stadium, a brand-new sports and performance venue, is equipped with a new Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) base station, with project management undertaken by the EMSD. The fully digitalised TETRA base station features optimised spectrum utilisation, voice encryption, emergency call, with wide coverage meeting the Fire Services Department’s communication requirements.

During the visit to the Greater Bay Area in November 2024, the EMSD delegation conducted on-site visits to venues for the National Games and other performance venues, and exchanged views on the latest technological applications with Mainland officials.

(Left) The Autonomous Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) Cleaning and Inspection Robot can automatically detect and clean the airfield ground lights, freeing up manpower for other tasks. This innovative solution significantly enhances maintenance efficiency while ensuring runway safety.

(Right) In November last year, Legislative Council members visited the EMSD Headquarters and learned about the application of the Autonomous AGL Cleaning and Inspection Robot through an on-site demonstration.

The six uninterruptible power supply systems installed by the EMSD at the Civil Aviation Department’s new Air Traffic Control Tower ensure a stable and reliable power supply. These systems, using lithium batteries for enhanced performance and extended lifespan, employ mobile networks and wireless Internet of Things technology for continuous monitoring.

With the launch of the Three-runway System (3RS) in November 2024, the EMSD assisted the Fire Services Department in the procurement and acceptance tests of the new fleet of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles, ensuring full compliance with the safety standards and specifications to support the operational needs of the 3RS.

As a pioneer performance venue that integrates innovative arts and advanced technology, the East Kowloon Cultural Centre is supported by the EMSD’s professional maintenance of E&M facilities and stage equipment, such as stage lighting systems, to deliver an exceptional theatre experience to audiences.

(Left) Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre is undergoing renovation and enhancement works until June 2025. The upgrades will feature an automated fly system in the theatre and introduce Hong Kong Island’s first light emitting diode stage lighting and spotlights for a small and medium-sized performance venue. These enhancements can reduce energy consumption by up to 80%.

(Right) The EMSD carried out an enhancement project for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department at the Queen Street Cooked Food Market, which included the installation of a brand-new kitchen exhaust system and the complete replacement of lifts and escalators. The project was dedicated to improve safety and comfort, thereby enhancing the market environment and user experience.

Since the first quarter of 2025, the EMSD has begun replacing aged zebra crossing lights, also known as “Belisha Beacons”, with enhanced ones for the Transport Department to enhance road safety awareness. The new beacons emit flashing yellow light halo, while the posts emit flashing white bands, reminding drivers to give way to pedestrians at zebra crossings.

The EMSD has installed Government-Wide Internet of Things Network gateways and sensors in public housing estates to monitor various facilities and E&M equipment. By digitising parameters such as water immersion, recycling bin capacity and illegal parking, the system enables real-time monitoring and facilitates estate management.

To support the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles, the EMSD has upgraded the Automatic Vehicle Clearance Support System at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port. The system enables rapid identification of licence plates from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, optimising the clearance processes.