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 |
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)
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2021 |
The Construction Industry Council |
CIC Construction Digitalisation Award 2021 - Merit (Project Category) |
Highways Department Central Kowloon Route Project Team
 
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2021 |
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) |
Privacy-Friendly Awards 2021 - Silver Certificate |
Privacy-Friendly Awards 2021 - Silver Certificate
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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
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HKIE Innovation Award 2020
- Certificate of Merit (Category II: An Innovative Application of Engineering Theories) |
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2019 |
New Civil Engineer |
Tunnelling Team of the Year |
Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link Northern Connection Sub-sea Tunnel Section
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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
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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
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2019 |
The Institution of Civil Engineers, UK |
ICE People's Choice Award 2019 |
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Section
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2018 |
The Institution of Civil Engineers, UK |
Brunel Medal |
Construction of the Integrated Admiralty Station
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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 |
- "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)
- "Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link - Northern Connection Toll Plaza and Associated Works" works contract won CCSA (Silver Award) & OEMPA (Bronze Award)
- "Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link - Southern Connection Viaduct Section" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award)
- "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

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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

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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

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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 |
- "Widening of Fanling Highway - Tai Hang to Wo Hop Shek Interchange" works contract won CCSA (Bronze Award)
- "Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link - Northern Connection Toll Plaza and Associated Works" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award) & OEMPA (Gold Award)
- "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)
- "Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge, HKBCF - Infrastructure Works Stage I (Western Portion)" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award) & OEMPA (Merit Award)
- "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

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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
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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' [The award-winning presentation board]](images/IFLA-APR_Awards_leaflet.jpg)

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2017 |
Leisure and Cultural Services Department |
Hong Kong Flower Show 2017 - Grand Award for Outstanding Exhibit (Landscape Display) |
Highways Department

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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)

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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

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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. |
- "Central - Wan Chai Bypass - Central Interchange" works contract won CCSA (Gold Award) & OEMPA (Silver Award)
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"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)
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"Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities - Passenger Clearance Building" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award) & OEMPA (Merit Award)
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"Central - Wan Chai Bypass - Tunnel Buildings, Systems and Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel Commissioning" works contract won CCSA (Merit Award)
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"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)
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"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

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