Recognition and Awards

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The Highways Department is responsible for planning, design, construction and maintenance of the public road system. The department is also responsible for planning and facilitating the implementation of the railway networks. We strive for excellence in delivering our services and are glad that our efforts have been recognised by various professional bodies, institutions and award organisers.


Year Awarding party Award received Awardees or Representatives
2024 The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) HKIS Awards – Innovative Surveying Award and the Grand Award under the Post-occupation Category Surveying Division, Landscape Division, and New Territories Region Office of Highways Department
HKIS Awards – Innovative Surveying Award and the Grand Award under the Post-occupation Category HKIS Awards – Innovative Surveying Award and the Grand Award under the Post-occupation Category HKIS Awards – Innovative Surveying Award and the Grand Award under the Post-occupation Category
2024 Leisure and Cultural Services Department Hong Kong Flower Show 2024 Display Section (Local) - Grand Award for Design Excellence (Landscape Display) Landscape Division, Highways Department
Hong Kong Flower Show 2024 Display Section (Local) - Grand Award for Design Excellence (Landscape Display) Hong Kong Flower Show 2024 Display Section (Local) - Grand Award for Design Excellence (Landscape Display) Hong Kong Flower Show 2024 Display Section (Local) - Grand Award for Design Excellence (Landscape Display)
2023 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence Public and Community Services - Certificate of Merit Major Works Project Management Office - Air Purification System in Tunnel
Lighting Division - Replacement of Public Lightings by LED
Landscape Division - Wood Upcycling
Public and Community Services - Certificate of Merit
2023 NEC Users' Group, Institution of Civil Engineers, UK NEC Building / FM Contract of the Year 2023 - Runner-up Term Contract for Management and Maintenance of Expressways and High Speed Roads (West)
NEC Building / FM Contract of the Year 2023 - Runner-up NEC Building / FM Contract of the Year 2023 - Runner-up
NEC Building / FM Contract of the Year 2023 - Runner-up
2023 The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers The HKIE Grand Award 2023–Grand Prize (Infrastructure Category) Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port
The HKIE Grand Award 2023–Grand Prize (Infrastructure Category) The HKIE Grand Award 2023–Grand Prize (Infrastructure Category)
The HKIE Grand Award 2023–Grand Prize (Infrastructure Category) The HKIE Grand Award 2023–Grand Prize (Infrastructure Category)
2023 The Hong Kong Management Association HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award 2022/23 - Special Award - Excellence in Platform Innovation under the Innovative Organization (Large) category Highways Department -Central Kowloon Route project
Empower Transformation in Hong Kong with Advanced Technology Innovation
HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award 2022/23 - Special Award - Excellence in Platform Innovation under the Innovative Organization (Large) category HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award 2022/23 - Special Award - Excellence in Platform Innovation under the Innovative Organization (Large) category
HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award 2022/23 - Silver Award under the Innovative Organization (Large) category Highways Department -Central Kowloon Route project
Smart Site Management Hub
HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award 2022/23 - Silver Award under the Innovative Organization (Large) category HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award 2022/23 - Silver Award under the Innovative Organization (Large) category
HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award 2022/23 - Excellence Award under the Innovative Organization (Large) category Highways Department -Central Kowloon Route project
Smart Over-height Vehicle Detection System
HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award 2022/23 - Excellence Award under the Innovative Organization (Large) category HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award 2022/23 - Excellence Award under the Innovative Organization (Large) category
2023 British Safety Council International Safety Award 2023 - Merit Award under the Construction and Property Activities category Central Kowloon Route - Kai Tak East Project Merit Award in Joyful@ Healthy Workplace Best Practices
2023 Occupational Safety & Health Council Merit Award in Joyful@ Healthy Workplace Best Practices Central Kowloon Route - Yau Ma Tei West Project Merit Award in Joyful@ Healthy Workplace Best Practices Merit Award in Joyful@ Healthy Workplace Best Practices
2023 Leisure and Cultural Services Department Hong Kong Flower Show 2023 Display Section (Local) - Grand Award for Design Excellence (Landscape Display) Landscape Division, Highways Department Hong Kong Flower Show 2023 Display Section (Local) - Grand Award for Design Excellence (Landscape Display) Hong Kong Flower Show 2023 Display Section (Local) - Grand Award for Design Excellence (Landscape Display)
2023 Occupational Safety and Health Council The 21st Hong Kong Occupational Safety & Health Award Safety Performance Award (Construction Industry) Outstanding Award Central Kowloon Route - Yau Ma Tei East Project Team Build King - SK ecoplant Joint Venture The 21st Hong Kong Occupational Safety & Health Award Safety PerformanceAward (Construction Industry) Outstanding Award The 21st Hong Kong Occupational Safety & Health Award Safety PerformanceAward (Construction Industry) Outstanding Award
2022 The Construction Industry Council Hong Kong Construction Common Data Environment Award – Gold Award under project category Highways Department Central Kowloon Route Project Team
Hong Kong Construction Common Data Environment Award – Gold Award under project category Hong Kong Construction Common Data Environment Award – Gold Award under project category
2022 The Environmental Campaign Committee 2021 Hong Kong Awards for Environment Excellence - Construction Industry - Bronze Award Central Kowloon Route - Kai Tak West Project 2021 Hong Kong Awards for Environment Excellence - Construction Industry - Bronze Award
2021 Hong Kong Awards for Environment Excellence - Construction Industry - Bronze Award 2021 Hong Kong Awards for Environment Excellence - Construction Industry - Bronze Award
  2021 Hong Kong Awards for Environment Excellence - Construction Industry – Merit Central Kowloon Route - Yau Ma Tei West Project 2021 Hong Kong Awards for Environment Excellence - Construction Industry – Merit 2021 Hong Kong Awards for Environment Excellence - Construction Industry – Merit
2022 NEC Users' Group, Institution of Civil Engineers, UK NEC Transport Contract of the Year 2022 Enhanced Monitoring Strategies for New Railway Projects (Railway Development Office of Highways Department)
NEC website:
www.neccontract.com/projects/awards
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ00Y7LPqlQ
NEC Transport Contract of the Year 2022: Enhanced Monitoring Strategies for New Railway Projects (Railway Development Office of Highways Department)
NEC Client of the Year 2022 - Highly Commended Award Highways Department (Central Kowloon Route project)
NEC Client of the Year 2022 - Highly Commended Award: Highways Department (Central Kowloon Route project)
Awardees - Project Teams of Highways Department
NEC Client of the Year 2022 - Highly Commended Award: Highways Department (Central Kowloon Route project)
2022 International Exhibition of Inventions Special Edition 2022 International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva - Gold Award Full Scale Model of Intelligent Robotic System (Roadbot 2)
The full scale model of intelligent robotic system (Roadbot 2), which was co-invented and successfully built by the Highways Department and the Hong Kong Productivity Council, was awarded the Gold Award at the Special Edition 2022 International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva The full scale model of intelligent robotic system (Roadbot 2), which was co-invented and successfully built by the Highways Department and the Hong Kong Productivity Council, was awarded the Gold Award at the Special Edition 2022 International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva
2021 The Construction Industry Council CIC Construction Digitalisation Award 2021 - Merit (Project Category) Highways Department Central Kowloon Route Project Team
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Highways Department Central Kowloon Route Project Team Highways Department Central Kowloon Route Project Team
2021 The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) Privacy-Friendly Awards 2021 - Silver Certificate Privacy-Friendly Awards 2021 - Silver Certificate
Privacy-Friendly Awards 2021-Silver Certificate
2020 The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers HKIE Innovation Award 2020 - Grand Prize (Category II: An Innovative Application of Engineering Theories) Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link Northern Connection Sub-sea Tunnel Section
HKIE Innovation Award 2020 - Grand Prize (Category II: An Innovative Application of Engineering Theories)
HKIE Innovation Award 2020 - Certificate of Merit (Category II: An Innovative Application of Engineering Theories) Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road
HKIE Innovation Award 2020 - Certificate of Merit (Category II: An Innovative Application of Engineering Theories)
2020 The Construction Industry Council CIC Sustainable Construction Award 2020 - Merit Award of Project Owner (Public Sector) Tuen Mun—Chek Lap Kok Link Northern Connection
CIC Sustainable Construction Award 2020 - Merit Award of Project Owner (Public Sector)
2020 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Jockey Club Age-friendly City Partnership Scheme 2020 - Age-Friendly Facilities Award Highways Department - Universal Accessibility Programme (UAP) and Hillside Escalator Links and Elevator Systems (HEL)
Jockey Club Age-friendly City Partnership Scheme 2020 - Age-Friendly Facilities Award Jockey Club Age-friendly City Partnership Scheme 2020 - Age-Friendly Facilities Award Jockey Club Age-friendly City Partnership Scheme 2020 - Age-Friendly Facilities Award Jockey Club Age-friendly City Partnership Scheme 2020 - Age-Friendly Facilities Award
2020 Construction Industry Council CIC Sustainable Construction Award - Bronze Award of Project Owner (Public Sector) Highways Department - Widening of Tolo Highway/Fanling Highway between Island House Interchange and Fanling
CIC Sustainable Construction Award - Bronze Award of Project Owner (Public Sector)
2020 The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) Hong Kong Institute of Architects Annual Awards 2019/20 Restoration of Duddell Street Steps and Gas Lamps
1.Special Architectural Award - Heritage & Adaptive Re-use
2.Special Architectural Award - Architectural Research
Special Architectural Award - Heritage & Adaptive Re-useSpecial Architectural Award - Architectural Research
2020 NEC Users' Group, Institution of Civil Engineers, UK NEC Transport Contract of the Year 2020 Retrofitting of Noise Barriers on Tuen Mun Road – Town Centre Section
Awardees: Major Works Project Management Office of the Highways Department
NEC Awards 2020 – Highly Commended Award of Contract Innovation Category Innovation adoption of NEC4 Professional Service Contract (PSC) form in the consultancy study on review of monitoring and control strategies for new railway projects in Hong Kong
Awardees: Railway Development Office of the Highways Department(comprising the Hong Kong Link Road and Hong Kong Port) was awarded the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People's Choice Award 2019
2019 The Association of Consulting Engineers of
Hong Kong (ACEHK)		 ACEHK Annual Award 2019 1. Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port
2. Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road
The Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port project was awarded the ACEHK Annual Award 2019.The Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road project was awarded the ACEHK Annual Award 2019.
2019 New Civil Engineer Tunnelling Team of the Year  Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link Northern Connection Sub-sea Tunnel Section
Project team of the Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link Northern Connection Sub-sea Tunnel Section was awarded the Tunnelling Team of the Year by New Civil Engineer.
2019 Hong Kong Institution of Highways and Transportation (HKIHT) The Highway and Transportation Excellence Award 2019 - Grand Award Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Section
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Section project (comprising the Hong Kong Link Road and Hong Kong Port) was awarded the Highway and Transportation Excellence Award 2019 - Grand Award.
2019 Civil Service Bureau Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme 2019 - Bronze Prize of the Inter-Departmental Partnership Award Joint Entry “Together we thrive - A vibrant new era of High Speed Rail”
(Inter-departmental collaboration to facilitate the completion and commissioning of the Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link)
Awardees: Highways Department, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Customs and Excise Department, Department of Health, Hong Kong Fire Services Department, Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, Hong Kong Police Force, Immigration Department
Highways Department, together with relevant departments, were awarded the Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme 2019 - Bronze Prize of the Inter-Departmental Partnership Award. West Kowloon Station of the Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link The Arrival Hall at West Kowloon Station of the Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link
2019 The Institution of Civil Engineers, UK ICE People's Choice Award 2019 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Section
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Section project (comprising the Hong Kong Link Road and Hong Kong Port) was awarded the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People's Choice Award 2019The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Section project (comprising the Hong Kong Link Road and Hong Kong Port) was awarded the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People's Choice Award 2019
2019 The HKIE Structural Division Structural Excellence Award 2019 - Grand Award (Infrastructures & Footbridges Category) 1. Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port Passenger Clearance Building
2. Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link Southern Connection Viaduct Section
The Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port Passenger Clearance Building was awarded the Structural Excellence Award 2019 - Grand Award (Infrastructures & Footbridges Category).Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link Southern Connection Viaduct Section was awarded the Structural Excellence Award 2019 - Grand Award (Infrastructures & Footbridges Category).
2019 Internation Exhibition of Inventions 47th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva - the Honorable Mention Prize of the Chinese Delegation for Invention and Innovation and a Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury The intelligent robotic system
The intelligent robotic system, the development of which was initiated by the Highways Department (HyD) and which was co-invented and successfully built by the HyD and the Hong Kong Productivity Council, was awarded the Honorable Mention Prize of the Chinese Delegation for Invention and Innovation and a Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury at the 47th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Switzerland. Photo shows the project team members led by the Chief Highway Engineer (Research and Development), Mr Terrie Hung (third right), at the prize presentation ceremony.
2019 The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
[Leading Organisation - GS1 Hong Kong]		 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2019 – Smart Mobility Award (Smart Transportation Stream) - Gold Award The intelligent robotic system
The intelligent robotic system, the development of which was initiated by the Highways Department (HyD) and which was co-invented and successfully built by the HyD and the Hong Kong Productivity Council, won the Gold Award of the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2019 - Smart Mobility Award (Smart Transportation Stream). Photo shows the Assistant Director of Highways (Technical), Mr Ho Yiu-kwong (centre), and the Chief Highway Engineer (Research and Development), Mr Terrie Hung (fourth right), with the project team members during the prize presentation ceremony.Photo shows the prototype of the intelligent robotic system.
2019 Leisure and Cultural Services Department Hong Kong Flower Show 2019 Display Section (Local) -
Grand Award for Unique Feature (Landscape Display) and Best Green Concept Award (Landscape Display )		 Landscape Division, Highways Department
The Hong Kong Flower Show 2019 - Grand Award for Outstanding Exhibit (Landscape Display) and Best Green Concept Award (Landscape Display)presented to Highways Department Aerial view of Highways Department's display<Special lighting feature
2018 The Institution of Civil Engineers, UK Brunel Medal Construction of the Integrated Admiralty Station
Brunel MedalCertificate of Brunel Medal
2018 Development Bureau and the Construction Industry Council HyD won eight awards at the“24th Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme”across four works contracts, including one Gold, two Silver, two Bronze and three Merit Awards
  1. "Widening of Fanling Highway - Tai Hang to Wo Hop Shek Interchange" works contract won CCSA (Gold Award) & OEMPA (Silver Award) & Model Subcontractor Award (Merit Award)
  2. "Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link - Northern Connection Toll Plaza and Associated Works" works contract won CCSA (Silver Award) & OEMPA (Bronze Award)
  3. "Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link - Southern Connection Viaduct Section" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award)
  4. "Management and Maintenance of High Speed Roads in NT East and HK Island (2013 - 2019)" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award) & Model Subcontractor Award (Bronze Award)
Remarks:
CCSA - Considerate Contractors Site Award
OEMPA - Outstanding Environmental Management and Performance Award

HyD won eight awards at the“24th Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme”across four works contracts
2018 Leisure and Cultural Services Department Hong Kong Flower Show 2018
Display Section (Local)
Grand Award for Unique Feature
( Landscape Display )		 Landscape Division, Highways Department

HONG KONG FLOWER SHOW 2018
2018 The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) CSLA Awards of Excellence - 2018
(Landscape Management) - National Award		 Proactive Rejuvenation of Senescent Acacia Slopes along Highways in Hong Kong

'The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects Awards of Excellence 2018 (Landscape Management) - National Award' presented to Highways Department - 'Proactive Rejuvenation of Senescent Acacia Slopes along Highways in Hong Kong'
2017 Development Bureau and the Construction Industry Council HyD won eleven awards at the“23rd Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme”across five works contracts, including one Gold, one Silver, two Bronze and seven Merit Awards
  1. "Widening of Fanling Highway - Tai Hang to Wo Hop Shek Interchange" works contract won CCSA (Bronze Award)

  2. "Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link - Northern Connection Toll Plaza and Associated Works" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award) & OEMPA (Gold Award)
  3. "Central - Wan Chai Bypass - Tunnel Buildings, Systems and Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel Commissioning" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award) & OEMPA (Bronze Award) & Model Subcontractor Award (Merit Award)
  4. "Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge, HKBCF - Infrastructure Works Stage I (Western Portion)" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award) & OEMPA (Merit Award)
  5. "Highways Department Term Contract (Management and Maintenance of High Speed Roads in New Territories East and Hong Kong Island 2013 - 2019)" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award) & OEMPA (Merit Award) & Model Subcontractor Award (Silver Award)

Remarks:
CCSA - Considerate Contractors Site Award
OEMPA - Outstanding Environmental Management and Performance Award

'HyD won 11 awards at the "23rd Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme" across five works contracts'
2017 Civil Service Bureau Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme
Gold Prize of the Partnership Award		 Highways Department, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Buildings Department, Fire Services Department, Hong Kong Police Force and Transport Department/Safeguard Our New Railway Lines
Representative of Highways DepartmentThe Secretary for the Civil Service and representatives of the prize
2017 International Federation of Landscape Architects International Federation of Landscape Architects Asia-Pacific region Landscape Architecture Awards 2017
(Analysis and Master Planning category) -
Honourable Mention		 Proactive Rejuvenation of Senescent Acacia Slopes along Highways in Hong Kong

'The International Federation of Landscape Architects Asia-Pacific region Landscape Architecture Awards 2017 (Analysis and Master Planning category) Honourable Mention (Merit)' presented to Highways Department - 'Proactive Rejuvenation of Senescent Acacia Slopes along Highways in Hong Kong' [The award-winning presentation board]

'The International Federation of Landscape Architects Asia-Pacific region Landscape Architecture Awards 2017 (Analysis and Master Planning category) Honourable Mention (Merit)' presented to Highways Department - 'Proactive Rejuvenation of Senescent Acacia Slopes along Highways in Hong Kong'
2017 Leisure and Cultural Services Department Hong Kong Flower Show 2017 - Grand Award for Outstanding Exhibit (Landscape Display) Highways Department

The Hong Kong Flower Show 2017 - Grand Award for Outstanding Exhibit (Landscape Display) presented to Highways Department The Hong Kong Flower Show 2017 - Grand Award for Outstanding Exhibit (Landscape Display) presented to Highways Department

2016 New Civil Engineer (Journal of Institution of Civil Engineer, United Kingdom) Tunnel Project of the Year (over US$500m) Award Central – Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link – Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section (HY/2009/15)

New Civil Engineer (NCE) Tunnel Project of the Year (over $500m) Award presented to Central – Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link – Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section (Contract No. HY/2009/15)
2016 The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects Design Awards 2016 - Landscape management category - Silver Award Highways Department - Proactive revitalization of senescent Acacia slopes

The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects Design Awards 2016 - Landscape management category - Silver Award presented to Highways Department - Proactive revitalization of senescent Acacia slopes The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects Design Awards 2016 - Landscape management category - Silver Award presented to Highways Department - Proactive revitalization of senescent Acacia slopes
2016 Development Bureau and the Construction Industry Council HyD won eleven awards at the “22nd Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme” across six works contracts, including one Gold, three Silver, one Bronze, six Merit Awards.
  1. "Central - Wan Chai Bypass - Central Interchange" works contract won CCSA (Gold Award) & OEMPA (Silver Award)
  2. "Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link - Northern Connection Toll Plaza and Associated Works" works contract won CCSA (Bronze Award), OEMPA (Silver Award) & Model Subcontractor Award (Silver Award)
  3. "Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities - Passenger Clearance Building" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award) & OEMPA (Merit Award)
  4. "Central - Wan Chai Bypass - Tunnel Buildings, Systems and Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel Commissioning" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award)
  5. "Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities - Infrastructure Works Stage I (Western Portion)" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award) and OEMPA (Merit Award)
  6. "Management, Operation, Installation and Maintenance of the Public Lighting System in Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island (2013 - 2017)" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award)

Remarks:
CCSA - Considerate Contractors Site Award, OEMPA - Outstanding Environmental Management and Performance Award

HyD won 11 awards at the “22nd Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme” across six works contracts.