Expert Adviser Team for Shatin-to-Central Link Project established

     The Transport and Housing Bureau announced today (August 16) that an Expert Adviser Team for the Shatin-to-Central Link (SCL) Project was established on August 15, 2018. 

     The Team comprises three senior retired government officers. They are Dr Lau Ching-kwong (former Director of Civil Engineering), Mr Hui Siu-wai (former Director of Buildings) and Mr Wong Hok-ning (former Head of Geotechnical Engineering Office). 

     The Team will conduct an overall review of MTR Corporation Limited's (MTRCL) project management system, and recommend additional management and monitoring measures to be undertaken by MTRCL and government departments as appropriate, in taking forward the SCL Project. In particular, the Team will advise on the most pragmatic methodology for MTRCL to ascertain the structural safety and the as-built condition of the platform slabs and diaphragm walls of Hung Hom Station Extension, consider any further investigations necessary in relation to the construction of key structures in all stations of the SCL Project, and advise on any other matters relevant to the works of the SCL Project.

     In discharging the above duties, members of the Team will be representing the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The Government looks forward to MTRCL rendering its full co-operation and support to the work of the Team.

     The Expert Advisers are appointed for a period of one year. They will complete a report on their findings in about nine months' time, and may produce interim report(s) as necessary. Professional staff from the relevant government departments will be deployed to provide technical support to the Team.