The document summarizes criticism of a drainage improvement project along the Ma Wat River in NNT. Specifically, it notes that in 2008 the drainage works at Kau Lung Hang were completed to raise flood protection levels. However, in 2011 additional greening work was started without comprehensive planning, resulting in extra costs and redundant work not factored into the original project scope.

1. Lack of planning
“In 2008, drainage improvement works along Ma Wat River in NNT was
substantially completed. The level of protection against flooding at Kau Lung
Hang has been raised.”
adapted from DSD 07-08 annual report
Then, in 2011…

2. “Recognising the aspirations of the public for greening to enhance
quality of life and to help protect the environment, the DSD places great
emphasis on the greening of drainage channel…”
“One of these examples is the 'Drainage Improvement for Ma Wat River at
Kau Lung Hang' where large-scale greening work has started.”
DSD Newsletter (09/04/2011)
Criticism:
 channel project carried out
without comprehensive planning
(e.g. lack of beautification work)
 extra cost incurred in
redundant greening work