Artistic manhole covers to beautify the community

More than 200 manhole covers featuring colored designs depicting iconic landmarks have been installed at 11 designated sites to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the city's infrastructure and captivate passersby.

One of the designs captures the spirit of Tai O with the depiction of stilt houses, small boats, the daily lives of fishermen, shrimp paste, and salted fish.

Other themed manhole covers portray the renowned "wishing trees" of Lam Tsuen, which are adorned with wishing placards.

The covers in Lei Yue Mun offer vistas of mountains, water, fishing boats, and nostalgic ferries.

Besides the artistic designs, the Drainage Services Department (DSD) has used a special paint that can withstand sun and rain, ensuring these artworks remain vibrant.

DSD also invites residents to contribute to this treasury of urban art by holding a manhole cover design competition. Winning entries may be transformed into actual manhole covers.