(The Basis of Civilization – Water Science? – Proceedings of the UNESCO/IAHS/IWHA Symposium held in Rome, December 2003 – IAHS Publication 286, pp. 2330).
The development of Hong Kong has been closely linked to the establishment and expansion of water supply. However, it has been a constant challenge to provide sufficient water for the population. Importation of water, greatly expanded reservoir storage and conservation have helped improve supply. The drought of 1963 is used to illustrate the difficulties posed by shortage of water, whilst the role of water in sovereignty, pubic health and recreation/conservation is illustrated.
Hong Kong, Impact upon society, Water supply
