Kowloon Group of Reservoirs, Group of reservoirs in Sha Tin District, Hong Kong, China
Kowloon Group of Reservoirs comprises several interconnected dams and water bodies in Hong Kong's New Territories. The complex holds the region's water supply and spreads across valleys surrounded by forested hillsides and rural land.
The Kowloon Reservoir was built from 1907 to 1910, the first reservoir in the New Territories, at a cost of $619,000; its dam was rebuilt in stone in 1922 and raised to 100 feet. Shek Lei Pui Reservoir followed in 1925, the Kowloon Reception Reservoir in 1926 and the Kowloon Byewash Reservoir in 1931. In 2009 five structures of the Kowloon Reservoir, including the main dam and spillway, were declared monuments.
The reservoirs are ringed by walking trails that wind through the hills and along the water's edge. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and bring plenty of water, especially on warm days.
Although primarily serving water supply, the reservoirs have become a refuge for birdwatchers and photographers who often spot rare species here. The waters attract migrant birds seasonally, particularly during spring and autumn migration periods.
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