We met media on 16 January 2012 at the World Trade Centre Club to share the latest updates in the Division with the reporters.

 

We are always proud of our areas of specializations in (1) Mapping and Cartography, (2) Engineering Surveying, (3) Geodetic Survey, (4) Hydrographic Surveying, (5) Land Boundary Survey, (6) Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, (7) Spatial Infrastructure Management /Geographic Information Systems and (8) Underground Utilities Surveys. We shall apply our specialties in improving the productivity of Hong Kong.

 

Mapping is a national service for security and development. Maps have been in use for thousands of years. Besides being a principal means of position locator, accurate maps are necessary for effective management of our environment.

 

Nowadays, we have to extend our knowledge about the nature and accuracy of map data on various media such as maps on internet, maps on mobile devices in IOS, Android and other new mobile platforms. In a wider scope, these devices are essential devices that facilitate decision making, public administration, planning and monitoring of infrastructure through the interpretation of the media.

 

We shall also make use of our strong sense of geo-positioning and knowledge about the earth surface to enable us to help in mega infra-structure projects such as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the Reclamation of the Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities, Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link, and the Tuen Mun Western Bypass. We are not alone and will not be the only professionals in the projects but surely we are essential team members in making the projects a success.

 

Being the specialist in land boundary survey, we care about the quality and standard in land boundary surveys as well as the protection of owners’ interest in land. We would like to support the Administration in enhancing the Land Survey Ordinance so that all land owners are able to enjoy the quality survey service of land surveyors under the Ordinance. We would also be glad to see the building up of a cadastre for access by the general public.

 

Lastly, we hope that Hong Kong should enable sharing of spatial information through erection of Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) such that information would flow freely to link up different walks of people, including professionals and clients, by information highways.

 

If you have any views on the Council’s work, please feel free to send them to the Hon Secretary at [email protected],hk or tome at [email protected]