Improvement works at Tai O

Project Number:

7417RO

Brief Description of Project Scope:

Phase 1 works include:
i. Construction of a riverwall at Yat Chung and the associated drainage and sewerage improvement works;
ii. Upgrading of the temple garden in front of Kwan Tai Temple; and
iii. Improvement to the signage within the inner-core area of Tai O.

Phase 2 Stage 1 works include:
i. Construction of a public open space, a public transport terminus, a public car park for private cars, a loading and unloading area, a cycle parking area and associated roadworks at the western end of Tai O Road;
ii. Provision of on-street parking spaces for coaches and goods vehicles at Lung Shing Street in Yim Tin; and
iii. Landscaping and ancillary works.

Phase 2 Stage 2 works include:
i. Construction of footbridges at Po Chue Tam and Yim Tin;
ii. Upgrading works of the open area in front of Yeung Hau Temple;
iii. Construction of an amphitheatre-cum-open space and a public car park at Yim Tin; and
iv. Ancillary works, including associated road, drainage, water mains, sewerage, utilities, landscaping and public lighting works, etc.

Phase 3 works include:
i. Construction of a promenade and a garden at Shek Tsai Po;
ii. Construction of a footbridge to connect the proposed promenade and the existing Tai O public transport terminus;
iii. Improvement to the existing helipad;
iv. Provision of information and directional signage for inner loop heritage trail and outer loop nature trail;
v. Improvement of existing roads and streetscape within the Tai O inner-core area; and
vi. Other supporting infrastructure including refuse collection point and upgrading/ extension of water reticulation system, etc.

Project Office in Civil Engineering and Development Department:

Sustainable Lantau Office (Enquiry: 2231 4408)

Consultant:

Agreement No. CE 27/2009 (CE) – “Improvement Works at Tai O – Design and Construction”
- Mannings (Asia) Consultants Limited

Agreement No. CE 12/2017 (CE) – “Improvement Works at Tai O, Phase 2 Stage 2 – Design and Construction”
- Meinhardt Infrastructure and Environment Limited

Agreement No. CE 27/2023 (CE) – “Improvement Works at Tai O, Phase 3 – Design and Construction”
- Meinhardt Infrastructure and Environment Limited

Current Progress:

Phase 1
Construction for the works was completed (under PWP Item 7435RO).

Phase 2 Stage 1
Construction for the works was completed (under PWP Item 7469RO).

Phase 2 Stage 2
Construction of the works (under PWP Item 7483RO) commenced in March 2023. The works are expected to be completed in about 3 years.

Phase 3
The works are under detailed design stage.

Contract:

Contract No. IS/2022/01

Scope:	The contract mainly comprises construction of footbridges at Yim Tin and Po Chue Tam; construction of an amphitheatre-cum-open space and a public car park at Yim Tin; upgrading works of the open area in front of Yeung Hau Temple; and ancillary works, including associated road, drainage, water mains, sewerage, utilities, landscaping and public lighting works, etc.
Commencement Date:	31 March 2023
Completion Date:	2026
Awarded Sum:	$286.1 million
Contractor:	Tung Lee-CCCC-FHDI Joint Venture

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