via South China Morning Post, 30 December 2020: A historic abandoned reservoir in Hong Kong, and the conservation challenges for other pieces of historical architecture.
The discovery of a century-old underground reservoir with massive stone and brick arches in Hong Kong has been the talk of the town in a city weary from a year of headlines centred on the Covid-19 pandemic and political uncertainty.
The structure on a hilltop in Shek Kip Mei was initially destined for demolition, with parts already torn down, but public discovery of its historical significance set social media abuzz, forcing authorities to halt the work, issue an apology for “insensitivity and miscommunication”, and vow to look into preserving the site.
