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RTHK
12-08-2025
- Climate
- RTHK
Drainage Services Dept buys three more pumping robots
Drainage Services Dept buys three more pumping robots The Drainage Services Department (DSD) said on Tuesday that it has purchased three extra pumping robots, costing about HK$3 million in total, to help cope with the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in Hong Kong. Torrential rains have struck the city in recent weeks, prompting the observatory to issue four black rainstorm warnings within just eight days. The department already has three 'mobile powerful pumping robots,' all of which were deployed last week to address severe flooding incidents at locations including Queen Mary Hospital, an underground tunnel near Tai Po Station and a car park in Tseung Kwan O. Officials said once the robots were deployed, most floods were resolved within one to two hours. Each robot can pump 800 cubic metres of water per hour, equivalent to one-third of the volume of a standard-sized swimming pool. They can operate continuously for eight hours and are designed to cope with complex terrain such as stairs and slopes. When asked how the department decides which locations get priority for the robots, senior engineer Leo Chan said it is hard to pick individual places due to the unpredictability of flooding locations. 'There is great uncertainty in rainstorm events and we are not able to predict where the flooding incident is going to be,' he said. 'So we are going to place the robots strategically in our bases. Our goal is to get to the flooding locations as soon as possible once we receive the service call.' The robots do have limitations, such as only being able to handle floodwaters up to 60 centimetres deep, Chan said. To deal with rapidly rising water levels, the department deploys another model of pumping robot, which is smaller but can operate on both land and water, he added. Chan said more than 30 of the department's staff have been trained to operate water pumping robots and there are plans to arrange training for more employees.
RTHK
12-08-2025
- Climate
- RTHK
Drainage Services Dept buys three more pumping robots
Drainage Services Dept buys three more pumping robots Each 'mobile powerful pumping robot' can pump up to 800 cubic metres of water per hour. Photo: RTHK The Drainage Services Department (DSD) said on Tuesday that it has purchased three extra pumping robots, costing about HK$3 million in total, to help cope with the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in Hong Kong. Torrential rains have struck the city in recent weeks, prompting the observatory to issue four black rainstorm warnings within just eight days. The department already has three 'mobile powerful pumping robots,' all of which were deployed last week to address severe flooding incidents at locations including Queen Mary Hospital, an underground tunnel near Tai Po Station and a car park in Tseung Kwan O. Officials said once the robots were deployed, most floods were resolved within one to two hours. Each robot can pump 800 cubic metres of water per hour, equivalent to one-third of the volume of a standard-sized swimming pool. They can operate continuously for eight hours and are designed to cope with complex terrain such as stairs and slopes. When asked how the department decides which locations get priority for the robots, senior engineer Leo Chan said it is hard to pick individual places due to the unpredictability of flooding locations. 'There is great uncertainty in rainstorm events and we are not able to predict where the flooding incident is going to be,' he said. 'So we are going to place the robots strategically in our bases. Our goal is to get to the flooding locations as soon as possible once we receive the service call.' The robots do have limitations, such as only being able to handle floodwaters up to 60 centimetres deep, Chan said. To deal with rapidly rising water levels, the department deploys another model of pumping robot, which is smaller but can operate on both land and water, he added. Chan said more than 30 of the department's staff have been trained to operate water pumping robots and there are plans to arrange training for more employees.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Toppoint signs MOU with Municipalidad Distrital de Chancay, Peru
Toppoint (TOPP) announced it has entered into an MOU with the Municipalidad Distrital de Chancay, Peru-signaling the start of a potentially transformative partnership. The initial focus of this collaboration is to develop a modern, sustainable waste management system for the rapidly growing Chancay region. The ongoing construction of the Chancay Mega Port is already intensifying waste generation pressures, with Construction and Demolition waste surging to unprecedented levels as successive phases of the port near completion. This surge is further highlighting the inadequacies of the region's waste management infrastructure. The MOU was signed by Leo Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Toppoint Holdings, and Juan Alberto Alvarez Andrade, Mayor of the Municipalidad Distrital de Chancay. The agreement establishes a collaborative framework to evaluate and design a comprehensive waste management infrastructure tailored to the evolving needs of Chancay's expanding residential and industrial communities. As part of the initiative, the parties will assess the feasibility of constructing a new sanitary landfill and waste transfer station, along with launching recycling and waste segregation programs. Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See the top stocks recommended by analysts >> Read More on TOPP: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Toppoint signs MOU with Jinyangcheng to expand global freight capabilities Toppoint Holdings Reports Revenue Growth Amid Import Surge Toppoint reports FY24 revenue $16M vs. $18M last year Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EXCLUSIVE: Toppoint Signs MoU With Peru's Chancay Municipality To Overhaul Waste Management
Toppoint Holdings Inc. (NYSE:TOPP) on Wednesday announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Municipalidad Distrital de Chancay in Peru, marking the beginning of a collaboration to overhaul the area's waste management system. The financial terms of the MoU were not disclosed. With Chancay's mega port construction fueling a sharp rise in construction waste, the deal targets sustainable solutions to meet growing environmental challenges. Toppoint Holdings CEO Leo Chan and Chancay Mayor Juan Alberto Alvarez Andrade signed an MoU to create a joint framework for designing a modern waste management system tailored to the region's expanding residential and industrial collaboration aims to tackle rising construction and industrial waste by assessing the feasibility of a new landfill, transfer station, and recycling initiatives while launching immediate studies and policy planning to attract strategic partners and sustainable investment. 'This partnership underscores Toppoint's dedication to delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions in rapidly growing global markets,' said Leo Chan, CEO of Toppoint Holdings. 'Chancay is a region in the midst of profound transformation, and we understand the vital role that advanced waste management systems play in supporting its continued growth.' Chancay, in Lima's Huaral Province, is becoming a key logistics and trade center in South America, spurred by its new deep-water mega port. This rapid growth is driving urbanization and industrial activity, creating an urgent need for modern waste management solutions to support development and safeguard the environment. In another deal signed in late May, Toppoint Holdings announced it had signed a strategic MOU with Guangzhou-based air cargo firm Jinyangcheng to explore joint air freight operations. The partnership initially focused on cargo movement through JFK Airport, with plans to expand to major U.S. and international hubs. The agreement supported Toppoint's global expansion strategy and strengthened its trans-Pacific logistics capabilities. Price Action: TOPP shares closed 1.08% higher at $1.88 on Tuesday. Read Next:Photo by BCFC via Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article EXCLUSIVE: Toppoint Signs MoU With Peru's Chancay Municipality To Overhaul Waste Management originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
