Prof. Wu Chen gave the welcome introduction
Meeting with LSGI representatives and delegation
Group photo with SISV and HKIS representatives
Group photo with LJT and HKIS representatives
On October 16, 2023, a delegation from the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) and The Land Surveyors Board Malaysia (LJT) paid a visit to the LSGI, accompanied by representatives from the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS). The 13-member delegation was spearheaded by Mr. Mak Weng Tat, the Land Surveying President from SISV, and Dato' Indera Sr. Ismail bin Harun from LJT.
The delegation's morning was spent at Q-Leak, the underground water mains leak detection training centre of the Water Supplies Department. This centre was designed and supported by LSGI since 2021. Ir Dr Wallace Lai, the Associate Head and Associate Professor of LSGI, provided a demonstration and overview of the collaborations between LSGI and WSD, as well as the training and research conducted at Q-Leak.
In the afternoon, the delegation was warmly welcomed by Prof. Wu Chen, the Head of LSGI at PolyU. He provided them with the latest updates on LSGI programmes and research highlight. Discussions were held regarding collaborations on training and talent nurturing. The delegation expressed a strong need for training in underground utilities survey and management from LSGI.
The visit concluded on a positive note, with all parties expressing enthusiasm for future collaborations. The representatives from SISV and LJT were particularly impressed with the innovative programmes and research conducted at LSGI. They expressed their intent to consider further programme accreditation, which would undoubtedly enhance the value of LSGI’s programmes for both local and international students, especially from Malaysia and Singapore.
