On Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about the impact of extreme weather on infrastructure.

A section of Clearwater Bay Road collapsed at the weekend, amid the heavy downpour which triggered landslides and caused flooding in several parts of the New Territories.

No injuries were reported, but the incident has again focused attention on the resilience of the territory's roads, with climate scientists warning that heavy rain storms will become a more common occurrence.

Authorities promised last year to improve drainage systems, but experts remain divided over the cost and feasibility of building new tunnels in rural areas.

How should town planners approach this challenge?

After 9:45, we discuss calls for accreditation of sign language interpreters, with some deaf defendants said to have been misinterpreted in court cases.


9:05am-9:45am: Hong Kong's road resilience in the face of extreme weather


9:05am-9:30am: Ian Brownlee, Managing Director of Masterplan
9:05am-9:45am: Alain Chiaradia, Associate Professor and Deputy Head, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong
9:30am-9:45am: Martin Williams (PhD), Founder of Hong Kong Outdoors


9:45am-10:00am: Calls to accreditate sign language interpreters

9:45am-10:00am: Kimberly Wu, Professional sign court interpreter and member of SLCO Community Resources