Shatin to Central Link - 沙田至中環綫 Flyover and construction of the pedestrian walkway. ......
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Jan 2014
The first stage of Ma Tau Wai Station diaphragm wall construction works are about
to be completed and the second stage of works will follow. Under the project, traffic
lanes along Ma Tau Wai Road are being utilised as the works site in phases. Under
the second stage, the existing works site along Ma Tau Wai Road will be reinstated
as 2 southbound and 1 northbound traffic lanes for about one and a half year.
The new works site will be on the opposite side of Ma Tau Wai Road and will be located closer to residential buildings. To address the
community’s concerns on building safety and impact on the environment, the MTR Corporation has conducted detailed geotechnical
assessments and building condition surveys and continues to construct the station structure by diaphragm walls and cross walls to
enhance the support and strength of the station and the underground strata.
The Corporation and the contractor have installed real time vibration monitoring devices at various buildings along Ma Tau Wai Road
and Maidstone Road to carry out 24-hour monitoring of vibration, tilting and settlement. The Corporation will take every possible
measure to minimize the disturbance to the community.
Temporary Traffic Management SchemeI would like to truly thank
residents and District Councillors
for their patience and support
since the works of SCL Kowloon
City Section commenced in 2012.
The first stage of Ma Tau Wai
Station construction beneath
the original southbound lanes
of Ma Tau Wai Road is almost
finished, whilst the second stage has commenced gradually.
The associated traffic management arrangements will
commence in late January, and the existing traffic lanes
will be occupied as the works site. Shops and residents may
experience inconvenience as the new works site will be closer
to residential buildings. We will use appropriate construction
methods and take precautionary measures to reduce the
impact to the public.
In the past year, we have encountered and overcame many
challenges. Among them was the water main burst at Ma
Tau Wai Road. To reduce the chances of re-occurrence, we
laid new water mains at Sheung Heung Road and Kowloon
City Road to replace the existing water mains underneath
Ma Tau Wai Road. The work is now completed. We will keep
our efforts on our works, and once again thank you for all
of your support.
We wish you all have a prosperous Year of the Horse!
Publications concerning the second stage of Ma Tau Wai Station
Construction and related traffic arrangements are under development.
Details will be communicated to residents through flyers, notices, and
home visits.
Philco Wong General Manager – SCL
MTR Corporation
The Corporation conducted an in-depth review of our station construction
activities after residents reported unusual building vibrations in mid May,
and the review has been completed.
The results showed that the vibration readings were within the normal
range. During the formwork operation, a comparatively higher level of
vibration was generated which may have caused discomfort for those
inside nearby buildings at the time. Nevertheless, there was no adverse
impact to structural integrity. The report of the in-depth review has been
endorsed by relevant Government departments, and works have now
fully resumed.
Excavation Works at Ma Tau Wai Road to Resume
To facilitate the construction of Ma Tau Wai Station, the next stage of
the temporary traffic management scheme at Ma Tau Wai Road has
commenced in phases. The existing works site along Ma Tau Wai Road
will be reinstated as 2 southbound and 1 northbound traffic lanes. Traffic
arrangements at Kau Pui Lung Road, Tin Kwong
Road, Lok Shan Road, and Farm Road will remain
largely unchanged. As the new works site will
separate the northbound lane and the footpath,
the stop for northbound overnight bus routes will
be relocated to the temporary bus stops outside
Anhui Street.
Ma Tau Wai Station Construction
Shatin to Central LinkKowloon City Section
Water Mains Diversion at Kowloon City
Underpinning of East Kowloon Corridor
As the tunnels connecting To Kwa Wan Station and Ho Man Tin Station will
conflict with the East Kowloon Corridor’s foundations near Anhui Street,
underpinning works have to be carried out. To facilitate the works, temporary
traffic arrangements are implemented at Ma Tau Wai Road near Chi Kiang
Street and Anhui Street from 3 November 2013 for 1.5 years.
Existing water mainsNewly laid water mains
Ma Tau Wai Road
Kowloon City Road
She
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Heu
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oad
Suspended water mains
The water main system at Kowloon City has been in use for many years. The Corporation and Water Supplies Department
began discussions on handling the water mains underneath Ma Tau Wai Road since the design stage of the project, and it was
later confirmed that the water mains underneath Ma Tau Wai Road were to be replaced by new fresh water mains and salt
water mains to be laid underneath Kowloon City Road and Sheung Heung Road.
The works are originally planned to be completed in the 1st quarter of 2014. After
the two water main burst incidents happened near Kiang Su Street recently, the
Corporation has been working hard to advance the programme of the water mains
diversion works. With support from related Government departments, the salt
water mains started to operate in December 2013 while the fresh water mains will
be in use from early 2014.
Hi, Kelvin! We received a notice. It says ground investigation works will
be carried out for the SCL. What is that?
Did you design SCL’s stations and alignment based on these
details?
Of course! For instance, based on this information,
the SCL tunnels between Shansi Street and Ho Man
Tin Station will be built in rock!
Like a birthday cake, there are different layers in the underground soil.
The upper layer is usually soft while the lower layer is usually made of rock.
Generally speaking, the deeper the layer the stronger the ground. Ground
investigation enables us to comprehend the underground geology.
(Find the answer and collect your prize: Projects Calendar 2014 at our SCL Information Centre!)
Quiz How can we measure vibrations 24 hours a day?
One of the entrances of Ma Tau Wai
Station is located at Kiang Su Street. Part
of the carriageway of Kiang Su Street
has been suspended to carry out ground
investigation and piling works for the
entrance. Meter parking spaces will be
suspended. Works will be completed in
2018.
Kai Tak Station :
The civil contract of Kai Tak Station
and associated tunnels was awarded in
April 2013. Excavation works of station
and tunnels are being carried out by
the contractor.
Diamond Hill to Kai Tak Station
tunnelling works commenced in May
2013. Construction of the tunnel boring
machine launching shaft is being
carried out near Kai Ching Estate.
To Kwa Wan Station :
Site formation works inside Olympic
Garden are in progress to prepare for
the underpinning works of Kowloon
City Flyover and construction of the
pedestrian walkway. Part of the
footpath has been suspended to
facilitate the works.
Pipe piling works for the construction of the entrance at Nam Kok Road are in progress.
The 1st stage of works are targeted to be completed by the 1st quarter of 2014 and the
2nd stage will follow.
Piling works are in progress at the
works area of Kai Tak Development
Area for the construction of To Kwa
Wan station box, pedestrian subways
and the launching shaft of the tunnel
boring machine.
Ground investigation at Pak Tai Street
is in progress. Piling works for Pak Tai
Street entrance will commence in the
3rd quarter of 2014.
Underground utilities diversion works
are now in progress at Lok Shan Road.
Construction of the station entrance
will commence in the 1st quarter of
2014.
Construction works of diaphragm walls
and cross walls of the station are in
progress outside SKH Good Shepherd
Primary School.
Bus and minibus stops located outside
SKH Good Shepherd Primary School
have been moved back to To Kwa Wan
Market from 6 October 2013.
Ma Tau Wai Station :
ProgressUpdate
Kowloon City SectionShatin to Central Link
The SCL Kowloon City Section
projects team and the contractor
Samsung-Hsin Chong Joint
Venture paid visits to shops
and the neighbourhood and
distributed mooncakes to
celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival.
The team has also visited YMCA
Farm Road Nursery School to
introduce the SCL project and
make lanterns with the children.
A group of children from Kowloon City District joined the SCL projects
team this summer as our “Junior Railway Engineers”. Through
various interactive activities, they learnt more about the planning and
construction of the SCL as well as railway operations.
The SCL Kowloon City Section projects
team and the contractor Samsung-Hsin
Chong Joint Venture set up a game booth
in Good Shepherd Carnival to share the
joy with the community and celebrate
the 50th anniversary of Good Shepherd
Primary School.
For enquiries, please call :
Shatin to Central Link website www.mtr-shatincentrallink.hk
Calls will be transferred to a voice mailbox when the lines are busy or after office hours. Please leave your message and we will contact you as soon as possible.
2993 3333MTR Projects Hotline:
Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm
(Except public holidays)
Mondays to Fridays8:30am – 6:00pm
Office Hours
This AVM (Automated Vibration Monitoring) device operates
around the clock. It measures the vibration levels at buildings in
the vicinity of the works area and transmits the data right back to
the SCL site office for our engineers to monitor the works.
Junior Railway Engineer
Monitoring Know it All
50th Anniversary of S.K.H. Good Shepherd Primary School
Mid-Autumn Festival
Community Activities
Kowloon City SectionShatin to Central Link
Saturdays 10:00am - 1:00 pm
Mondays to Fridays 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Closed on Sundays and public holidays
Office Hours:
2334 2201
Shatin to Central Link Information Centre
Shop No. 30A, Chi Kiang Street, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon
Hotline: