MONTREAL, July 14, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin
(TSX: SNC) is pleased to announce that its Atkins business in joint
venture with Arup has been awarded a design consultancy contract by
MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) for the Tung Chung Line Extension
in Hong Kong.
The project involves a 1.3km underground extension of the Tung
Chung Line to a new terminus station in Tung Chung West. An
additional above ground station will also be provided between
Sunny Bay and Tung Chung stations to
serve the new development area in Tung Chung East on Lantau Island
and strengthen the overall MTR network across Hong Kong.
The JV will be responsible for the detailed planning and design
of the scheme as well as the preparation for tendering of the
project, which includes complex interfaces with the existing
operating railway.
"Having worked alongside MTRCL for over 40 years, Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway is very much
part of our heritage in the region as we've grown alongside what is
one of the world's best metro systems,'' said Philip Hoare, President of SNC-Lavalin's Atkins
business. We now look forward to utilising the very latest in
digital design, engineering and modern methods of construction to
develop a critical line extension which will serve communities
across North Lantau."
The Tung Chung Line extension to Tung Chung West and the new
station at Tung Chung East will be constructed while the existing
Tung Chung Line remains operational. Minimising any disruption for
the rail service during the construction of the extension is a key
challenge to the project. Sustainability of the design of the
stations will also be a key area of focus while ensuring that they
are fully integrated with the surrounding communities they are
planned to serve.
The project ground breaking is expected to commence in
2023.
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