Shek Lei Pui Reservoir

Shek Lei Pui Reservoir (Chinese: 石梨貝水塘) is a reservoir in Kam Shan Country Park, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is a part of Kowloon Reservoir. The total water storage capacity is 116 million gallons.

Formerly the site of Shek Lei Pui Village,[1] the construction works of the reservoir began in 1923 and completed in 1925. Most of the villages were resettled in Hin Tin, a new village in Tai Wai, and the others to Kwai Chung.[2]

Its two dams and the valve house built at the centre of the dam are listed as Grade II historic buildings.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Hayes, James (2006). The great difference: Hong Kong's New Territories and its people, 1898-2004. Hong Kong University Press. pp. 86–87. ISBN 9789622097940.
  2. ↑ Antiquities and Monuments Office: Brief Information on Proposed Grade 3 Items. Items #852, 853, 854.
  3. ↑ Water Supplies Department: Shek Lei Pui Reservoir
  4. ↑ Water Supplies Department: Kowloon Reservoir

Coordinates: 22°21′20″N 114°08′53″E / 22.35563°N 114.14816°E / 22.35563; 114.14816.

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