MTR Corporation has awarded Leighton Asia an AUD 409M (USD 368.5M) contract to construct the West Kowloon Terminus Approach Tunnel and Track Fan Tunnel section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL).
This is the second XRL project contract to be awarded to Leighton Asia following the award of an AUD 463M (USD 417.2M) contract in March this year for the construction of tunnels and a ventilation building in the Tse Uk Tsuen to Shek Yam section.
The latest contract includes the construction of a 31m wide approach tunnel and 121m wide track fan tunnel, as well as a public transport interchange incorporating associated buildings and landscaping. Other works include the construction of 300m road underpass and 2 new footbridges.
Leighton Asia Managing Director Hamish Tyrwhitt said, “The award of this contract by the MTR Corporation demonstrates Leighton Asia’s ability to deliver outstanding results for its clients.”
He continued, “Upon completion, the XRL will greatly enhance accessibility between Hong Kong and mainland China, further strengthening the social and economic development and we are excited to be playing a key role in this effort to provide a fast and convenient railway service to the communities.”
Contract works will start this month with completion scheduled for 2015.
