In the morning on the 31st May, 2014, 26 participants came along to join the tour of Anderson Road Quarry. The tour introduced the history and development of K.Wah Construction Materials, the operation and evolution of the Anderson Road Quarry and the method of producing some of the main products of the Quarry.


The history and operation of the quarry were introduced before touring the quarry.

By seeing how the quarry operates in person, participants gained some understanding of how the operations in the quarry adapted based on the current Hong Kong social and economic development and needs. The most impressive thing for the participants is realise how the quarry transformed from its quarrying business in the past into the current fully-integrated environmental-friendly enterprise. Our guide pointed out that the quarrying business has hugely contributed to the social and economic development of Hong Kong by providing an adequate amount of building materials, matching the need for the construction of numerous infrastructure facilities. However, times have changed, the concept of environmental protection and sustainable development have become really significant nowadays. Striking the balance between development and sustainability will definitely be in the mind of the government when making future policies and planning. The quarry has adapted well in this aspect, making a seamless transformation in producing similarly useful products but with unwanted and recycled materials, in a way that the concept of environment and sustainability are incorporated.



Ongoing operations at the quarry site.

Moreover, participants also directed their attention on the co-operation between the quarry and the HK government in innovative rehabilitation. As we all know, land is a very precious resource in Hong Kong. Large piece of land is especially scarce, now that the piece of land is being rehabilitated and regenerated to become a land resource that can be utilised and developed corresponds perfectly to the concept of environmental protection and sustainable development. This rehabilitated land would be able to be developed into a community which can hold nearly 50,000 residents. Apart from satisfying housing needs, it can also be used in other ways to satisfy different needs if needed.


A group photo taken at the end of the visit of the quarry.