The Tai Tam Reservoirs are a group of reservoirs located in the Tai Tam Country Park in the eastern part of Hong Kong Island. The planning of the reservoirs, known as Tai Tam Scheme, was started in early 1872 and was shelved in 1874 because of economic depression. The scheme was continued later on in 1882 and virtually completed in 1888. Yet again, the supply was proved insufficient and the building of the Tai Tam Tuk dam began in 1912. This was completed in 1917. The four reservoirs have a total storage capacity of 6.2 million cubic metres.
The Tai Tam Reservoirs, which lie to the southeast of Hong Kong Island, are encircled by hills, providing an oasis of calm for walkers and a glimpse of some of the natural beauty spots that define Hong Kong. To reach Tai Tam Country Park, take bus 6 from Central Exchange bus terminus and get off by the petrol station. Walk up the stairs, and then follow the road uphill for 10mins until you come to the end of the road by HK Parkview.
