📋 Tender Overview
The Government published in the Gazette today August 21 the amendments to the scheme for the Mass Transit Railway Lantau and Airport Railway Phase II Hong Kong Station Extended Overrun Tunnels under section 7 of the Railways Ordinance Cap 519 the Ordinance
A Government spokesman said The Mass Transit Railway Lantau and Airport Railway Phase II Hong Kong Station Extended Overrun Tunnels project mainly involves the construction of underground tunnels of around 500 metres long beneath Lung Wo Road to the east of Hong Kong Station with a ventilation building and its associated works at the east of Yiu Sing Street The amendments covering the General Layout Plan the Creation of Rights of Temporary Occupation of Land Plan and the Control of Building Plans and Commencement of Work Plan are made mainly to reflect the latest layout and design of the railway scheme and facilities and the infrastructure constructed in the surrounding environment since the gazettal of the original scheme in 2001
The amendments demonstrate the Governments dedication to advancing transportation infrastructure with an innovative mindset and a peoplecentric approach Leveraging technological innovation the Government has proactively responded to the publics aspirations for the project by optimising the layout design and construction methods The amendments to the scheme will enhance the capacity of the railway network and meet the transportation demands arising from the development of Lantau and Hong Kong as a whole while minimising the impact on this precious piece of land at the Central Harbourfront
The construction works of the project will commence after the authorisation of the amendments to the scheme with the main works expected to be completed by 2032
Under the Ordinance members of the public may object to the amendments to the scheme from today until October 20 2026 Additionally any person who has a compensatable interest can claim compensation under the provisions of the Ordinance
The Amendments to the Scheme and the Amendment Plans have been uploaded to the Highways Department HyD website wwwhydgovhkenourprojectsrailwayprojectstcleindexhtml They are also available for public inspection during office hours at the Central Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre the Wan Chai Home Affairs Enquiry Centre the District Lands Office Hong Kong West and South and the District Lands Office Hong Kong East A copy of the Amendments to the Scheme and the Amendment Plans may also be purchased from the HyD which can be contacted at 2762 3976 for details
