Ir. Allan WH Wong - Division of Building Science and Technology

Ir. Allan WH WongBSCE, DIC, MSc, CMILTHK, MHKIE, MCIWEM, MAIPM,C.Eng,C.Env,RPE(Civ & Str) ,RSE, FGS,FASCEProfessional ExperiencesSenior Resident Engineer, NENT LandfillChief Civil Engineer, West Rail, KCRCSenior Resident Engineer, Cyber PortEngineer’s Representative – Peng ChauReclamation, Tai O and Lantau/Lamma LPM

27 June, 2005●●●●Design and construction of other recent largescalestrategic developments(including port works,cross-boundary infrastructure andlogistics support projects)

CILTHK Mission & Strategy●MissionTo be recognized as the leading worldwide source and assuranceof the excellence for transport and logistics professionals.●●●●●Strategic ObjectivesBe the custodian of the name, brand and Royal Charter and exploitthe benefits of being part of an international organizationPromote and* maintain Chartered status, standards in educationand professional developmentShare knowledge and global practices in logistics and transport,both internally and externallyEstablish relationships with other relevant local and internationalorganizationsDevelop strategies that support local membership growth andother activities, including regional coordinationProvide professional, authoritative and apolitical views ontransport and logistics policy issues

Strategic Infrastructure Developments●●●including a number of new highways, the SciencePark, Cyberport development, new containerterminals, the Disney theme park, a logisticssupport centre, new exhibition facilities and otherprojects to enhance tourism and the environmentare also being carried out.Concept plan for LantauLogistics HK Iniatives

Hong Kong Science and TechnologyParks Corporation●●Inaugurated on 7 May 2001 as a statutory body set up by theGovernment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the(HKSTP) is leading the transformation of Hong Kong into Asia'shub for technology innovation in the focused clusters (Electronics,Biotechnology, Precision Engineering , and IT &Telecommunications).HKSTP offers a comprehensive range of services to cater for theneeds of industry at various stages, ranging from offering a seriesof management and technical support programmes throughindustry and university collaboration; nurturing technology startupsthrough the Incu-Tech programme support at a Tech Centre;providing advanced facilities and support services in the 22-hectare state-of-the-art Hong Kong Science Park for applied R&Dactivities; providing land and premises in the three IndustrialEstates totaling 239 hectare for hi-tech manufacturing.

The whole project is divided into 3 phases to be completed by 2004, 2006 and2009 respectively. On completion, it provides a total GFA of 330,000 m2

Cyberport - Hong Kong’s IT Flagshipis a US $2 billion (HK$15.8 billion) landmark project managed byHong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited and whollyowned by the Government of the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region (HKSAR).The project is being developed on a 24-hectare site at Telegraph Bayin the southern district of Hong Kong Island. It comprises fouroffice buildings, a five-star hotel, a retail entertainment complexand a deluxe residential development, aiming at creating aninteractive environment. The project is being completed in phasesfrom mid-2002 to 2007.Cyberport won the internationallyacclaimed Intelligent Building of the Year Award 2004 in NewYork City on 11 June 2004, which is given to commercialbuildings that have used broadband and information systemstechnology to add demonstrable value in the form of advancedservices and merits to its tenants.

"Excellent" rating by the Hong Kong Building EnvironmentalAssessment Method (HK-BEAM) for Cyberport 1, 2 & 3Offices- Cyberport I - Issued on 17/02/2002- Cyberport 2 - Issued on 05/09/2002- Cyberport 3 (Core A) - Issued 17/02/2003- Cyberport 3 (Core B, C & D) - Issued on 13/06/2003- Cyberport 3 (Core E & F) - Issued on 24/10/2003Awards: Cyberport project has been recognized for its state-ofthe-artIT Infrastructure, beautiful architechture, interior design andenvironment awareness, as well as the role model for future ITconnectedcommunity. It has been presented for the following variousprestigious awards:● "Honourable Mention in Commercial Section of Asia PacificInterior Design Awards" for the A&A interior fit-out of thecinema in Cyberport- Conferred by Hong Kong Interior Design Association inNovember 2004

●"Overall Winner" in the Best Landscape Award for PhaseCI Office under the "Non-Residential Property" category- Conferred by Leisure and Cultural Services Department inHong Kong in 2003"Merit Award of Excellence"- Conferred by The Florida Association of the AmericanInstitute of Architects in August 2003Special Award 2003 in Structural Engineering for TheArcade (formerly known as The Cybercentre)- Conferred by the Joint Structural Division of The Hong KongInstitution of Engineers and The Institution of StructuralEngineersGold Bienal Award, Miami + Beach, 2003

Waste Management:NENT Landfill●●●●●●●BackgroundLocation:Ta Kwu Ling, New TerritoriesArea-site area :61 ha Max.height of filling :240 mPD.Max. depth of waste :140mCapacity :38 million tonnesCurrent waste intake :about 3,250 tonnes 395 truckloads per dayWaste types: Municipal waste,Construction waste, Special wasteOperation hours:07:00 to19:00 daily (Refuse Transfer Stationvehicles only) :08 :00 to 18 :00 daily (All other vehicles )Operation life:about 15 years Aftercare period:30 years aftercompletion of operation

NENT Landfill Site Photo

NENT Strategic Landfill● Contractual Arrangement● Contract type:Design, construction, operation,restoration and aftercare will be carried out by theContractor to the specified performancecriteriaClient:Environmental Protection DepartmentContractor:Far East Landfill TechnologiesLimitedContractor● Commencement of construction:July 1994Commencement of operation:June 1995● Financial Details● Capital cost :$1,183 million Operation cost :$115million/year

Incineration●The incineration system consists of wastestorage/blending and an incineration train. It isused for the destruction of organic materials andcyanide wastes. Chemical wastes received at theCWTC which require incineration are stored intanks according to their chemical make-ups. Thewastes are blended to ensure the proper feed tothe incinerator.

Chemical Waste Treatment Centre

The incineration train●is comprised of a Rotary Kiln, a SecondaryCombustion Chamber, a Waste Heat RecoveryBoiler and an Air Pollution Control System. Theincinerator is designed to handle liquids andsludges form the blend tanks and solids inburnable containers. The Kiln and the SecondaryCombustion Chamber operate between 700 and1095 degrees Celsius. When wastes of specialhazardous nature (such as PolychlorinatedBiphenyls) are incinerated, the SecondaryCombustion Chamber will be operated at above1200 degrees Celsius.

The combustion energy●is recovered in the Waste Heat boiler in the formof steam, which is used as a heating mediumthroughout the centre. Contaminants that remainin the gas phase after the Waste Heat Boiler isremoved in the spray dry absorber and fabricfilter baghouses. The air at the stack iscontinuously monitored to ensure stringentemission requirements are met. The incineratorash and scrubber solids are sent to thestabilisation system for treatment prior to off-sitedisposal.

West Rail HK$57.7 billion

West Rail

WEST RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE●●Of the 30.5km route, only 5.6km runs at ground level;13.4 km is on viaducts and 11.5km in tunnels, whichincludes the 5.5km Tai Lam tunnel. The northern andnorthwestern parts of the New Territories are highlyprone to flooding; this is the area where the track will bepredominantly set on viaducts.West Rail, opened in December 2003, services thenorthwest New Territories and has significantly reducedtravelling time to the major commercial centres ofKowloon and Hong Kong Island

EAST RAIL HEAVY RAIL LINETo meet the growing demand for domestic andcross-boundary passenger rail services, KCRC isimplementing three East Rail extension lines: MaOn Shan Rail, Tsim Sha Tsui Extension and LokMa Chau Spur Line. These three extensions arecrucial to the further development of East Rail asthe north-south strategic railway corridor in HongKong, complemented by West Rail as the eastwestcorridor. The combined capital cost of thesethree projects is HK$27.5 billion.

MA ON SHAN EXTENSION●●Ma On Shan Rail and the Tsim Sha Tsui extensions arecompleted in 2004, while the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line istargeted for completion in 2007. Ma On Shan Rail willserve the fast-growing Ma On Shan new town, whosepopulation is expected to double in the next 20 years.The railway will be built primarily on a viaduct with asmall section in the middle running at grade along thecentral divider of Tate's Cairn Highway. This willminimise the amount of land used and will avoiddisruption to road traffic.The 11.4km railway will have a maintenance centre atTai Wai and nine stations located within walkingdistance of large residential developments.

ERE-MOS●●●The railway interchanges with East Rail and the future Sha Tin toCentral Link at Tai Wai Station, which will be rebuilt to cope witha larger passenger flow. With new trains, a new signalling systemand more trains departing from Fo Tan East Rail will havesufficient capacity for the extra passengers from Ma On Shanduring morning peak hours.When it opens in 2004, Ma On Shan Rail will run a four-car trainevery 2.5 minutes during peak hours. As demand grows, longertrains of up to eight cars will be deployed at two-minute intervals.Along with West Rail, Ma On Shan Rail will be one of the quietestrailways in the world when it goes into service as it will make useof the same multi-plenum noise attenuation system. Constructionof Ma On Shan Rail began on 12 February 2001.

TSIM SHA TSUI EXTENSION●East Rail passengers will be able to go directly to theheart of Kowloon via a 1km extension that will be builtin a tunnel below Salisbury Road. The tunnel willterminate at a new underground station in Middle Road.The new KCRC station will be connected by a pedestriansubway to the MTR system at Tsim Sha Tsui. When thisextension opens in 2004 it will give the travelling publicthe choice of transferring from one system to the othereither at Kowloon Tong or Tsim Sha Tsui. Theavailability of a second KCR/MTR interchange at TsimSha Tsui will relieve congestion at Kowloon Tong.

TST East●●Subway links with Tsim Sha Tsui East, New WorldCentre, Hotel Inter-Continental, Hanoi Road, ModyRoad and Chatham Road. Provision has been made inthree main sections of the air-conditioned subway systemfor the installation of travellators to facilitate pedestrianflow, providing greater comfort and convenience for railpassengers and area pedestrians. These arrangements willreinforce the new station's status as the transport hub ofTsim Sha Tsui.As the Tsim Sha Tsui extension is now operational andpart of the principal railway line, it operates at the samefrequency as East Rail.

LOK MA CHAU SPUR LINE●●Plans for the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line were endorsed bythe Government of the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region in 2002. Urgently needed as asecond crossing to relieve passenger congestion at the LoWu boundary with the Mainland, the Spur Line will runalong a combined tunnel and viaduct alignment. Thetotal length of the railway will be 7.4km, of which 4.3kmwill be in tunnels and 3.1km on viaduct.The tunnels will run from north of Sheung Shui Stationto Chau Tau. From Chau Tau the alignment will risegradually onto a viaduct to terminate at the Lok Ma ChauStation.

.Passengers arriving at the newLok Ma Chau Station will gothrough immigration andcustoms in the same manner asat Lo Wu. The new station willbe connected by a two-levelpedestrian bridge across theShenzhen River withHuanggang. When the spur lineopens, passengers will be ableto transfer directly to theShenzhen Metro system. TheLok Ma Chau Spur is targetedfor completion in 2007

The Kowloon Southern Link (KSL),●●3.8km in length, will extend West Rail from NamCheong Station at Sham Shui Po to East Rail's East TsimSha Tsui Station. By joining East Rail with West Rail, itwill provide the travelling public with a convenient anddirect point of transfer between these two railwaycorridors, forming a unified network.On 24 September 2002 the Government of the HongKong SAR invited the KCRC to proceed with thedetailed planning and design of the KSL Project. TheKSL scheme was initially gazetted on 26 March 2004,while proposed amendments to minimise disruption tothe public during the construction and operation of theKSL were gazetted on 7 January 2005.

Construction is expected to get underway in mid-2005 andthe forecast completion date is 2009.Upon completion of the KSL, it will take only 30 minutes totravel from Tin Shui Wai to Tsim Sha Tsui East.

The Northern Link●Northern Link will join East Rail and West Railat the northern section. It will provide a muchneededrailway corridor between the northeastand northwest districts of the New Territories, aswell as linking West Rail to Lok Ma Chau forcross-boundary passengers.

Sha Tin to Central Link●●KCRC won the bid to plan, build and operate theSha Tin to Central Link in 2002. In 2004, theCorporation completed the scheme design for thelink, and in September submitted the finalproposal to the Government.The railway scheme and implementationprogramme of the Sha Tin to Central Link aresubject to the Government's final decision.

Penny’s Bay Development Project●●●●First phase consists of forming 200 ha of land theconstruction of infrastructure for HKD Phase I.Another 60ha of land are being reclaimed underthe second phase.Constraints: airport height restriction, waterquality, landscape, ecological habitats & heritagesites.Estimated total cost for PBD is HK$13.6 billion.

Penny’Bay Infrastructure Development●9 government contracts:● CV/99/12 Penny’s Bay Reclamation Stage 1●●●CV/2000/09 Infrastructure for Penny’s BayDevelopment, Contract 1CV/2001/10 Infrastructure for Penny’s BayDevelopment, Contract 2CV/2001/11 Water Mains and Sewerage Worksform Siu Ho Wan to Yam O (Sunny Bay)

Detailed design for the DRL has beensubstantially completed• and construction worksare well advanced. Therail link is forecast tobe complete in 2005 tomeet the target openingdate of the Hong KongDisneyland ThemePark

Tung Chung Cable Car,together with a Theme Village and otherinfrastructure improvements at Ngong Ping, isunder construction. The Study on Revitalisationof Tai O recommending the preservation of thefishing village and enhancement of its visitorappeal has been completed. The South Lantau andMui Wo Development Feasibility Study has beenundertaken to review the land use potential inSouth Lantau.

Penny’s Bay Rail Link●●●Fabric roofSingle track railTunnel was formed by drill and blast method withprovision of drainage system. RC lining was usednear 2 portals and at the section with presence offault zone. Preventive measures for seepageinside tunnel by grouting, resign injection andapplication of PU 100 foam.

P-Way●●●The form of the tracks leading towards PennyBay Station outside the tunnel was at-gradeballasted track-bed design.Timber slippers, which can adjust their positionseasily were used at the locations of turnout whilepre-stressed concrete slippers were used at otherparts of the ballasted track.Pre-tensioned for rails to allow expansion underthe sunlight.

Ngong Ping village construction is underway and the adjacentPassenger Transport Interchange has been completed.

AsiaWorld-Expo Station●●Project DescriptionAn international exhibition centre, AsiaWorld-Expo,designed to host large scale trade fairs, exhibitions andconcerts, is being constructed adjacent to Hong KongInternational Airport. To better serve the traveling needsof exhibitors and visitors, the Airport Express Line(AEL) is being extended to a new station at AsiaWorld-Expo in time for the new exhibition centre’s opening atthe end of 2005. The extension will provide convenientrail access to the exhibition centre from the centralbusiness district and other stations on the MTR network.Under the Project Agreement between the developer ofAsiaWorld-Expo and MTR Corporation, the developerwill construct the station structure and MTR Corporationis responsible for E&M and ABWF fit-out of the station.

Hong Kong Cyber-Port●●●●●A comprehensive facility designed to foster the development ofHong Kong's Information Services sector and to enhance HongKong's position as the premier information andtelecommunications hub in Asia.The Cyberport will be developed by a private IT/IS company(Pacific Century Group), but it will be handed back to, and whollyowned by, the Government upon completion.The Cyberport was completed in three phases: end 2001/early2002, end 2002 and end 2003.Upon full development, the Cyberport will be able toaccommodate about 30 medium and large size companies (staff of100 - 500) and 100 small size companies (staff of around 50).Up to now, 14 leading IT and IS companies have signed letters ofintent to become anchor tenants: Cisco Systems, CMGI, Hewlett-Packard, Hua Wei, IBM, Legend, Microsoft, Oracle, PacificConvergence Corporation, Portal, Silicon Graphics, Softbank,Sybase and Yahoo!.

Cyber Port Phase 2

Cyberport Development at Telegraph BayBackground●The Cyberport is an information infrastructureproject which aims at creating a strategic clusterof top information technology and servicescompanies and a critical mass of professionaltalent in Hong Kong in the shortest possible time.Upon full development, the Cyberport willprovide some 12 000 jobs and accommodate aresidental population of about 10 000.

Project Scope & Objectives●Government provides the essential infrastructure for the proposedCyberport development at Telegraph Bay. It comprises: advanceground treatment works;construction of the southern and northern access roads, distributorroads, and associated footpaths, noise barriers, waterworks,stormwater drains and sewers;construction of a sewage treatment plant including a sewagesubmarine outfall; andconstruction of a public transport interchange.●●Progress and ProgrammeThe construction of the essential supporting infrastructurecommenced in September 1999. The Cyberport Road (southernaccess road) and the public transport interchange were opened tothe public in early April 2002. The sewage treatment works werecompleted for operation in late 2002. The northern access roadwas completed and opened to the public in July 2004.

AsiaWorld-Expo and SkyCity Phase 1

AsiaWorld-Expo and SkyCity Phase 1Hong Kong International Airport currently has anannual capacity of 45 million passengers and 3million tonnes of cargo. The ultimate annualcapacity would increase to 87 million passengersand 9 million tonnes of cargo. Under theframework of the Hong Kong InternationalAirport Master Plan 2020, expansion of thefacilities is in hand, including the development ofadditional cargo facilities, AsiaWorld-Expo andSkyCity Phase 1.

HK Sky Plaza Steel Roof

HK Reclamation Projects●●●Peng ChauTai OHK Central Reclamations

Tai O Reclamation●●western approaches of Lantau Island and the Pearl Riverestuary. Development in Tai O has congregated mainlyin both banks of the Tai O Creek.About 8.4 hectares of land have been formed andserviced for various uses including public housing,village houses and open space. A riverwall at Tai OCreek and the associated site formation, roads and drainswere completed in July 2002. The construction of asheltered boat anchorage commenced in February 2003and is scheduled for completion in August 2005. Itincludes the provision of about four hectares of boatanchorage area, marine access channels, reclamation,construction of a promenade, restoration of a historicseawall and formation of a mangrove planting area.

Central reclamation phase III●●Brief Description of Project Scope:(a) Reclamation of about 18 hectares of the seabed in front of theStar Ferry Pier from Central reclamation phase I to Lung KingStreet including construction of seawalls;(b) construction of roads, public transport interchanges andassociated services, stormwater culverts, drains and sewers;(c) construction of cooling water pumping systems for futuredevelopments and reprovisioning of the existing cooling waterpumping systems;(d) reprovisioning of piers and public landing steps;(e) reprovisioning of the Government heliport and associatedworks;(f) hinterland drainage improvement works;(g) landscaping works at roadside amenity areas; and(h) implementation of an environmental monitoring and audit(EM&A) programme for works mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (g)above.Estimated Project Cost:$3,561.5M (MOD)

Current Project Progress:●a) Construction of Contract No. HK12/02 : CentralReclamation Phase III - Engineering Works commencedon 28.2.2003 and is envisaged to be completed in end2008;b) construction of Contract No. HK14/03 : CentralReclamation Phase III - Construction of Dolphins at ChaiWan Cargo Handling Basin substantially completed inOctober 2003; andc) construction of Contract No. HK16/03 : CentralReclamation Phase III - Hinterland DrainageImprovement Works commenced on 17.12.2003 and isenvisaged to be completed in early 2007.Contract:

Penny's Bay Development●●Site Formation and Construction of Associated Infrastructure WorksforBrief Description of Project Scope:The Penny's Bay DevelopmentProject includes the following major works elements to support theHong Kong Disneyland development:(i) A reclamation of about 280 hectares of land with about 3.5 km ofseawall in Penny's Bay, and a reclamation of about 10 hectares of landwith about 0.7 km of seawall at Sunny Bay;(ii) About 8.8 km road works;(iii) Two public transport interchanges;(iv) A public ferry pier;(v) A public water recreation centre with a multi-purpose lake of sizeabout 12 hectares for water sports activities and irrigation water supplyto the area;

Penny Bay Disney site formation●(vi) A sewerage network to convey sewage to the existing sewagetreatment plant at Siu Ho Wan;(vii) A stormwater drainage system including open channels andbox and pipe culverts in the reclamation;(viii) Fresh water supply from a service reservoir at Yam O Tuk,and salt water supply from Tai Ho. The total length of watermainis about 8 km;(ix) Essential GIC facilities including two police posts and onefire/ambulance station;(x) Associated Landscaping works; and●●(xi) Associated environmental monitoring and audit worksEstimated Project Cost:13.6 billionCurrent Project Progress: Overall progress of reclamation andinfrastructure works for Phase I Penny's Bay Development is 93%

Ngong Shuen Chau Viaduct●●●●405 bored piles with sizes ranging from 1.2m to 2.5m indiameter, at a depth of 30m to 80m. Bentonitesuspension was used as drilling fluid for fasterproduction rate (4 days/rig).Tall columns (max height of 60m) were involved inconstruction of piers to allow for navigationBridge deck by prestressed concrete precast segmentsusing balanced cantilever method.Total 2600 number of 4m precast segments fromMayong, Dongguan. 2.2km dual 3 lane carriageway

New boundary bridge between Lok Ma Chau & Huanggang● The project includes :-●construction of a dual two-lane vehicular bridge between the Lok MaChau and Huanggang Control Points, which comprises, a 90 metresection of bridge (the HKSAR bridge section) over the Shenzhen Riverup to the boundary of the HKSAR and the Mainland; (Entrusted to thePort Affairs Office of Shenzhen for construction); and a 250 metrelong approach viaduct;construction of road connections between theproposed and existing boundary bridges and the Lok Ma Chau ControlPoint including ramps, ground level roads and an overbridge; diversionof the existing Ha Wan Nullah; reprovisioning works, including thereprovisioning of an access road which serves, amongst others, a workssite for the Sheung Shui to Lok Ma Chau Spur Line being carried outby the KCRC; ancillary works including civil, structural, landscapingand drainage, street lighting, traffic control and surveillance systemand electrical and mechanical works; and provision of lane changeoverfacilities to accommodate the different traffic configurations inthe HKSAR and the Mainland. (Entrusted to the Port Affairs Office of

Deep Bay Link Dec.2005●●●●●●Deep Bay Link is a dual 3-lane carriageway with a total length ofabout 5.4-kilometre, extending from Ngau Hom Shek in the northnear the shoreline to Lam Tei in the south. The majority of the DeepBay Link are in the form of viaducts.The project includes :-construction of a 5.4-kilometre dual 3-lane carriageway linking theHong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor at its landing point in NgauHom Shek with the Yuen Long Highway at Lam Tei;construction of two interchanges respectively at Lam Tei and HaTsuen and an access road to connect DBL with Ha Tsuen areas;construction of turnaround facilities with weighing station, vehiclerecovery base and helipad at Ha Tsuen Interchange;construction of a traffic control surveillance system; andassociated civil, structural, electrical and mechanical, geotechnical,landscape and drainage works, fire services, water works,environmental mitigation measures, street lighting, traffic aids and

Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor

Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge●Two possible sites near San Shek Wan Headlandwere identified as suitable locations to providethe landing point for the Bridge, and there weretwo corresponding possible alignments for theconnecting infrastructure to link the Bridge withthe existing road network and strategic facilities.One option runs in a short tunnel underneath thesouth of Sha Lo Wan Village, exits at Hau HokWan and crosses the Airport Island at thesouthern air cargo area. It then crosses the waterseast of the Airport Island and links with the NorthLantau Highway

Project Programme 2007-2010●According to the current programme, consultantswould be appointed to undertake an Investigationassignment for the NLHC and HKS. Constructionworks are expected to commence as quickly aspossible. The tentative completion date is 2007 to2010, but this is subject to confirmation pendingfindings of relevant technical studies.

EIA issues●●While a preferred landing point at San Shek Wan hasbeen identified, the alignment of the road connecting theBridge from its landing point to the local highwaynetwork is still being examined and await decisionThe various assessments, including the air qualityassessment, in the EIA for the Bridge and the connectingroad infrastructure could only be completed after suchmajor decisions have been made. The planning for theBridge and its connecting road infrastructure, and willimplement the project like any other designed projectsunder the EIA Ordinance.

'Logistics Hong Kong' Initiative●The Hong Kong Logistics Development Council(LOGSCOUNCIL), chaired by the Secretary for EconomicDevelopment and Labour, gives effect to LOGSCOM directivesand carries out joint projects between the public and privatesectors. It also provides a forum for the public and private sectorsto discuss and coordinate matters concerning 'Logistics HongKong'. Five Project Groups are set up under the LOGSCOUNCILto develop and implement work programmes in specific areas,including physical infrastructure, cyber infrastructure, humanresource development, support for small and medium-sizedenterprises (SMEs), as well as marketing and promotion.

Status of HK logistics infrastructures●Hong Kong's container port had retained its titleas the world's busiest for the 11th time in the past12 years with a total throughput of 20.4 millionTEUs handled in 2003 and the Hong KongInternational Airport had been the world's busiestcargo airport since its opening in 1998. Theairport was also voted Cargo Airport of the Yearfor the past two years.

EOI :new Hong Kong logistics park●The Lantau Logistics Park will serve as a purpose-builtoperating environment for logistics service providers,whilst also allowing for the development of furthervalue-added services to the end-user. Developmentlayout formulation, environmental impact assessmentsand analysis of infrastructure works, marine cargohandling facilities, and land reclamation.The park’slocation on Lantau Island is directly accessible from theNorth Lantau highway that links the Kwai Chungcontainer port, the International Airport and downtownHong Kong. Cconveniently placed for the proposedHong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge

Lantau Logistics Park●if successfully implemented, would see the reclamationand site infrastructural works completed in 2009, therebyallowing for the construction of individual logisticsfacilities to commence.In summary, the Government seesthe Park as crucial to maintaining and enhancing HongKong’s position as a logistics,transportation and businesshub. By creating opportunities for long-term growth inthese sectors, substantial additional economic activitywill be generated which will in turn contribute to HongKong’s continued prosperity. This is a project for and ofthe future.

Lantau Development Task Force●●, the Lantau Development Task Force led by theFinancial Secretary was set up in February 2004 toprovide a high-level policy steer on the economic andinfrastructure development in Lantau. As a start, theTask Force has drawn up a Concept Plan for Lantau.The Concept Plan aims to provide an overall planningframework to ensure a balanced and coordinatedapproach for the proposed developments while meetingthe nature conservation needs. The proposals in theConcept Plan are conceptual in nature for communitydiscussion at this stage. The Concept Plan was releasedfor public consultation from end Novemeber 2004 to endFebruary 200

Overall Planning Concept for Lantau●●Planning Vision and Overall ConceptPlanning Dept: planning vision is to promote sustainabledevelopment of Lantau by balancing development andconservation needs. The overall planning concept is tofocus major economic infrastructure and urbandevelopment in North Lantau to optimise the use of theexisting and planned transport links and infrastructure,while protecting the other parts of Lantau, whichcomprise primarily high-quality landscape andecologically sensitive natural environment, for natureconservation and environmentally sustainablerecreational and visitor uses.

The Concept Plan for Lantau

MTRC projects in progressProjects In Progress (Hong Kong)● AsiaWorld-Expo Station● Disneyland Resort Line● KCR East Rail Extension Works - Modification to MTRTsim Sha Tsui Station● Mong Kok Station New Integrated Entrance C3● Tung Chung Cable Car ProjectProjects In Progress (China)● Shenzhen Line 4

West Island Line & South Island LineIntroductionThe Hong Kong Government invited the Corporation inearly 2003 to undertake further studies on the SouthIsland Line and West Island Line Phase 1 to :a) examine modifications to its preliminary proposal onSouth Island Line with a view to arriving at a more costeffectiveoption, in particular options in railwaytechnology;b) proceed with further planning on the West Island Linefrom Sheung Wan to Belcher including a possible linkwith the South Island Line

Option 1,2,3

Rubber Tyred System●●MTRC is considering the adoption of a rubbertyredsystem rather than the steel wheel systemcurrently in use in HK.A mini version can be found in HK, in the formof the people mover system at HK InternationalAirport

Cost issues●●●The key issue to be ironed out if WIL and SIL areto be given go-ahead is cost. The total cost of the2 projects is HK$15 billion. This compares withHK$10 billion for Route 7, but MTRC is askingGovernment to contribute only part of the totalcost.Depot will be located at former Wong Chuk HangEstate.Will generate HK$40 billion worth of economicbenefits over 30 years.

Economic Infrastructure and Tourism●●●●●●Cross Boundary Transport Hub for the HZMB at the westernend of the Siu Ho Wan MTR depot site which would include apublic transport interchange, park-and-ride facilities and a MTRstationLantau Logistics Park at Siu Ho Wan to enhance Hong Kong'scapability to provide 'one-stop' integrated logistics services, takingadvantage of easy access to the airport, container port at KwaiChung and HZMBLeisure and Entertainment Node at Sunny Bay to complementthe tourism uses in its vicinity. It may include entertainment,dining, fashionable stores, performance venues and indoor leisureand sports facilitiesPossible Theme Park or Major Recreational Uses at TungChung East to achieve synergy with other tourism developmentsin LantauGolf Course cum Resort at Tsing Chau Tsai East to meet thestrong demand for golf sports from business visitorsResort Facilities at South Lantau to take advantage of its naturalbeaches, tranquil rural setting and different recreational amenities

The development of future transport infrastructure for Lantau would takeinto account the HZMB and other major projects. The traffic impact ofthe new initiatives for tourism, logistics and other developments inLantau would be assessed in the course of the feasibility studies.

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HK2030 Hard & Soft InfrastructuresWe must develop world-class “hard” infrastructure(such as transportation and telecommunications)and “soft” infrastructure (such as education andtraining), and must be able to provide a high quality oflife that enables retention and attraction of the best oftalent. Above all, it must provide its inhabitants with asense of belonging and pride conducive to building asocially cohesive society Hong Kong’s long-term visionmust centre on achieving economic prosperity andquality of life without compromising the resourcesand needs of future generations. The HK2030Study has therefore adopted sustainable developmentas an overarching goal

HK 2030 Planning Vision & Strategy

Transport HK2030●●●●●●●To ensure a safe, reliable, efficient, economically viable andenvironmentally friendly transport system to enhance mobilitywithin Hong Kong and across the boundaryenhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of the transportsystemminimize adverse vehicle-related environmental impactsminimize travel distance and timepromote the usage of public transport servicespromote walking for short distance travelpromote better use of railways

Q&A●Lean Construction● Considerate Contractor’s Award :●●●●Site safetySite CleanlinessWaste ManagementGreen construction and proactive good communicationto minimise public concerns or complaints.● HK 2030