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		DB320 West Rail Phase I 300 kb The 3.6km Kwai Tsing Tunnels, which run between Mei Foo and Tsuen Wan, form a key component of the new KCRC West Rail Project which serves the Western New Territories of Hong Kong. Atkins China Ltd led the design team commissioned by Dragages Zen Pacific Joint Venture to undertake the successful tender design and the detailed design for all aspects of the project.
		Shatin to Central Link 570 kb The Shatin to Central Link (SCL) railway was identified as a priority scheme in the Hong Kong Government's Railway Development Strategy 2000, and proposals were sought from parties wishing to design, build and operate the new railway. Atkins was appointed by the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC) as the Co-ordinating Consultant for their Proposal to Government for this project. In this role, Atkins was responsible for strategic advice, technical co-ordination and preparation of the proposal.
		West Rail Tsuen Wan Station Detailed Design & Construction Management 615 kb Atkins China Ltd. was appointed by the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC) to carry out the detailed design and construction supervision for the Tsuen Wan section of the West Rail Project. The works included 590m of cut-and-cover railway tunnels, an underground station, 5 ha of marine reclamation and reprovisioned structures such as ferry piers and pumping stations.
		West Rail Technical Studies & Detailed Design 120 kb Atkins undertook the technical study of three major sections of West Rail, extending from the southern tip of the Kowloon Peninsula to two crossing locations on the border with mainland China. The route comprises sections of multispan viaducts, long-span bridge, bored tunnel, cut and cover tunnel, reclamation, earth-mounded box structure, a number of stations and associated property developments, and interchanges with the existing urban rail network.
		Tseung Kwan O Extension C602 270 kb Atkins was awarded the Detailed Design Consultancy for Tseung Kwan O (TKO) and Tiu Keng Leng (TKL) Stations, as part of MTR Corporation Ltd’s Tsueng Kwan O Extension project. After award the scope of services was substantially increased to include the design of cut and cover tunnels within the C602 corridor. The construction value of the works was approximately US$300 million.
		North Island Link 260 kb Atkins in joint venture were appointed by the MTR Corporation Ltd for the Preliminary Design of this key future element of the MTR system. The North Island Link (NIL) is a 3.5km underground extension of the existing MTR system along the densely developed north shore of Hong Kong Island. The extension will be a combination of cut and cover and bored tunnels and includes a major 3 level interchange station with the proposed Shatin to Central Link.
		Shenzhen Line 3 600 kb MTRCL appointed Atkins to carry out a pre-investment study on the project with the primary aim of identifying the preferred scheme and providing cost estimates of the project and assisting in identifying project revenues. This information was used by MTRCL to develop a project financial model and hence an understanding of its viability.

Taiwan High Speed Rail 270 kb The Taiwan High Speed Rail project represented one of the largest infrastructure projects ever to be undertaken in Asia. Completed for operation in early 2007 and stretching 345km (220 miles) largely on elevated structures, the line now connects Taipei and Kaohsiung (Taiwan’s two largest cities) with the potential to achieve a 90 minute journey time operating at speeds of up to 300kph, compared with the previous 4 hours using conventional routes.

Central Reclamation Phase III 687 kb Central Reclamation Phase III (CRIII) is a high profile project on the north shore of Hong Kong Island in Victoria Harbour. The newly created area of land is required for essential transport infrastructure that will provide much needed relief for traffic congestion in the busy Central and Wan Chai districts and the new area will be developed into a world class waterfront.

Hong Kong International Airport 264 kb Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was one of the world's largest civil engineering projects and is now one of the world's busiest airports in terms of international passengers and cargo volume. Atkins has been responsible for virtually all the airfield pavements at Hong Kong International Airport since design work commenced in 1993.

Discovery Bay Master Plan 6.0 430 kb Discovery Bay is a major development on Lantau Island in Hong Kong developed by the Hong Kong Resort Company Limited. Atkins has been involved in its progressive expansion over the years including the civil engineering design works for Master Plan 6.0. The site developed under Master Plan 6.0 covers an area of approximately 41.2 ha and the infrastructure provided will support an additional 185,000m2 residential Gross Floor Area (GFA) for a population of 5,500.

Replacement and Rehabilitation of Water Mains In Hong Kong 172 kb Atkins has played a major role in the 15-year water mains replacement and rehabilitation programme for the Hong Kong Government, Water Supplies Department (WSD). The programme includes replacing / rehabilitating (R&R) some thousands of kilometres of both fresh and salt water mains to minimise leakage and prevent further deterioration of the water supply networks.

Guangdong LNG Terminal & Trunkline Project ESIA 650 kb The project is the first of the planned initiatives to provide natural gas to the region and is also the first LNG Terminal to be established in China and includes a coastal terminal to receive, store, re-gasify and send-out natural gas delivered in liquid form by ocean-going tankers and more than 360 km of natural gas pipeline network leading to major population centers.