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Annual General Meeting (AGM)

29th Annual General Meeting and Annual Dinner

6 June 2013

It is our pleasure to have the CIHT President Mr. David Anderson, and the Chief Executive Ms. Sue

Percy attending the AGM and Annual Dinner on 6 June 2013. The dinner was a formal occasion attended

by branch members, distinguished guests and senior government officials including Ir C S Wai who

received the award of Honorary Fellow of CIHT in the AGM.

Member also elected the committee of year 2013/2014 and witnessed Ir CC Hau took over as the

Chairman of the branch from Ir SC Wong.

CIHT Professional Review

CIHT Professional Review 2013

November 2013

We are pleased to announce that CIHT will continue having Professional Review Interviews in Hong

Kong for Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Incorporated Engineer (IEng) qualifications. These interviews

will take place in November 2013. If you are thinking about becoming CEng or IEng qualified or have

decided to make a Professional Review submission, please note that your application should be made by

27 September 2013.

Simply drop us an email at membership@ciht.org.hk or visit our membership web page for more details.

Photo Competition 2013

A photo competition was held with an objective to express, through

photography, the characteristic and achievements of the Hong Kong

Transport Infrastructures such as road, rail, bridge and tunnel.

There are over 50 entries and the winners of the competition are:

Winner:

Tong Ka Kit - Triple Transport Convenience in Tin Shui Wai

1st runner-up:

Emmanuel Duole - Next Station HKU Station

2nd runner-up:

Ching Kam Shing - A Link to the World

The winners were invited to attend the award presentation during

the CIHT HK Branch Annual Dinner in June 2013. A special pane

of stamps was made from the competition photos with the

cooperation of Hong Kong Post Office. In addition to the cash

award presented to the winners, all contestants were given a pane of

special stamps as a souvenir.

1st runner-up

Next Stop HKU Station

Emmanuel Duole

Winner

Triple Transport Convenience in Tin Shui Wai

Tong Ka Kit

2nd runner-up A Link to the World

Ching Kam Shing

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Career Talks

Career talks were conducted at Hong Kong University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

and Hong Kong Polytechnic University for civil engineering students between November 2012 and

January 2013. The aim of the talk was to provide an overview of the career path in the industry and the

route to chartership. The students were also introduced to the CIHT and invited to join the institution as

student member.

Best Student Paper Awards 2013

Highways and transportation related final year projects from Hong Kong University, Hong Kong

Polytechnic University and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology are eligible to the best

student paper awards. A paper will be chosen from each of the university each year and the authors of the

best papers will be invited to present their winning paper. The best papers in 2013 were:

• Road space rationing and congestion pricing

Miss Tin Yat CHOI and Mr. Sau Lai LAM, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

• Taxi drivers’ responses in dilemma zone at signal control junctions

Mr. Yin Jeh NGUI, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Development of incident management system from taxi GPS data

Mr. Wai WONG, University of Hong Kong

Spring Dinner

27 February 2013

In addition to having an enjoyable evening with

fellow members and their family, Spring Dinner

also provides an opportunity to express our

gratitude to volunteers and helpers for their

support on the Branch’s activities throughout the

year. The Dinner was held in Hong Kong Jockey

Club in Happy Valley Racecourse.

Technical Seminars

Half-day Seminar - Cross Boundary Transportation System

1 June 2013

Every year CIHT Hong Kong Branch organizes a half-day seminar to provide a platform for academics,

professionals and other interested parties to exchange views on selected technical topics. This event was

jointly organized with the University of Hong Kong and held on 1 Jun 2013, at Meng Wah Complex of

the University of Hong Kong. Over 150 professionals and students from Universities, Consultants and

Contractors, as well as those related to transport or highway industries attended be the seminar

The seminar took a close look at the recent development of the cross boundary transportation facilities in

Hong Kong covering vehicles, passenger and freight by land, air, rail and sea. It also took the audience

through to the future on how the highway and railway networks and other infrastructures will continue to

face further challenges in Hong Kong. Seminar topics included:

• Keynote Address Ir Enoch T S LAM

• Planning for Regional Mobility and Connectivity Mr. K K LING

• Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong LinkRoad Mr. Samuel KWAN

• Express Rail Link Ir T C CHEW

• Hong Kong International Airport Medium & LongTerm Development Mr. Kevin POOLE

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Keynote Address was presented by Ir Enoch T S LAM, Deputy Secretary (Works), Development Bureau.

Once again the assistance of the Civil Engineering Society of Hong Kong University was much

appreciated.

Traffic Improvements to Tuen Mun Road Town Centre Section

27 March 2013

Mr. Heung Wai Kin and Mr. Simon Cheung were the guest speakers for the improvement works to Tuen

Mun Road Town Centre Section which was originally built in early 1970s. The main objectives of traffic

improvements works are to alleviate traffic congestion and to meet the anticipated traffic growth by

widening a 1.5km long road section between Kam Fai Garden and Yan Oi Town Square from the existing

dual two-lane carriageway to a dual three-lane carriageway. Members also learned about the construction

of noise barriers and enclosures with vertical green panels (approx 4150m2) and green roof (approx

15000m2) which is the highlight of the project and is the largest highway greening project in Hong Kong.

Introduction on Raising Project for ‘Nanhai One’

15 November 2012

‘Nanhai One (South China Sea No.1)’, discovered in 1980s, is a Chinese merchant ship which sank off

the South China coast during the Southern Song Dynasty between 1127 and 1279. This ancient shipwreck

is the largest and the least damaged merchant ship of its kind to be found.

Mr. Zhang, Head of Technical Division in Guangzhou Salvage Company was the speaker of the day

giving us an insight in the planning of the salvage operation and the difficulties encountered. Guangzhou

Salvage Company has spent 4 year for designing, construction of and accurately sinking a huge stainless

steel container. The container was lowered to 30 metres below water, and collected the shipwreck, fragile

antique and the surrounding soils. The raising process was carried out by a vessel having 4000 tons lifting

capacity. The container and its salvage was then delivered into the museum for ‘Marine Silk Road’ in

Guangdong for research and preservation.

Briefing on the Chartered Professional Review for CIHT

5 November 2012

This briefing was conducted by Mr. Mike Sharpe,

former President of CIHT and one of the Chartered

Professional Reviewers conducting Chartered

Professional Review in Hog Kong.

Mike described the “Route to Chartership” to the

potential candidates, the requirements and the

procedures for chartered professional review

application. This was followed by a question and

answer session on the format of the Chartered

Professional Review, the expected standard in

submissions and presentation.

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Widening of Tolo Highway between Island House Interchange and Fanling – Bridge

Design in Stage 1

30 October 2012

The technical talk was presented by Ir K.Y. Leung of Ove Arup, the company being one of the partners of

HABVJV, who was responsible for the design and construction supervision of all vehicular bridges and

associated works of the whole project. The bridge works comprises of 14 new bridges, demolition of 3

existing bridges, modifications of 7 existing bridges, 2 temporary bridges and Noise barriers on bridges.

Presentation on Best Paper Awards 2012

18 September 2012

Authors of the best papers presented their papers

in this evening seminar. The best papers in 2012

are:

• Transit Network Design – Ms. SUN Sujun

of University of Hong Kong.

• Transportation Management Strategies for

Emissions Reduction - Mr. NG Ka Fai, Mr.

TSE Tsz Chun and Mr. LI Pak To of Hong

Kong University of Science and

Technology.

• Analysis of Passenger Demand and Rail

Station Capacity under Flexible Work

Hours – Miss NG Mei Kwan of Hong Kong

Polytechnic University.

Transit Network Design

University of Hong Kong

Analysis of Passenger Demand and Rail Station

Capacity under Flexible Work Hours

HK Polytechnic University

Transportation Management Strategies for

Emissions Reduction

HK University of Science and Technology

Consultation on Environmentally Friendly Linkage System (EFLS)

9 August 2012

Civil Engineering and Development Department/Kowloon Development Office and their Consultant

AECOM provided the background, the objectives and the initial findings of the feasibility study.

Members were invited to express their views on the findings including the envisaged provision of an

EFLS to enhance connectivity between the Kai Tak Development, Kowloon Bay and Kwun Tong.

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Site Visits

Guangzhou High Speed Railway Station

13 April 2013

It was a full day affair arranged for this technical site visit. We assembled at Kowloon Tong MTR Station

for the train to Lok Ma Chau 落馬洲 which took about 40 minutes. Having walked across the border to

Futian 福田口岸, it took another 20 minutes for the Shenzhen Metro travelling from Futian to Shenzhen

North Station. Riding the High Speed Train from Shenzhen North Station 深圳北 to Guangzhou South

Station 广州南 was a breeze. About 20 minutes later we have arrived Guangzhou South Station and were

ready for lunch. The site visit took place at Guangzhou South Station in the afternoon after a briefing

from the authority. The return journey completed in the evening.

West Island Line, Contract 704

23 March 2013

Contract 704 is the largest contract of the West Island Line (WIL) which comprises two underground

cavern stations at Sai Ying Pun and Hong Kong University and the associated running tunnels pedestrian

adits and three link bridges

The underground WIL connects densely populated areas which are further complicated by different

ground conditions. To overcome such difficulties, Gammon-Nishimatsu WIL Joint Venture employed

three construction methods including drill and blast, tunnel boring machine with ground freezing and cut

and cover method. Members experienced the stringent health and safety procedures before allowed to

access the tunnel. One in the tunnel, members were able to observe site operations such as installation of

tunnel lining and waterproofing.

Western Kowloon Terminus Approach Tunnel (South), Contract 811B

19 January 2013

XRL Contract 811B is one of the projects for ‘Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link’ in

Hong Kong sector. The construction works includes cut and cover reinforced concrete piled tunnel;

diaphragm walls; ventilation building and associated ABWF and building services; temporary and

permanent traffic diversions; and temporary diversion of four underground drainage box culverts.

The visit began with a presentation providing an overview of the project and the construction sequence,

excavation methodology, foundation types and diversion of existing utilities and facilities. Members were

allowed to take a site tour close to the operations.

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Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal

1 December 2012

The Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal will be the fourth air cargo facility at the Hong Kong International

Airport. It will play a significant role in Hong Kong’s air cargo infrastructure as it is designed to handle

2.6 million tons of cargo per year with the potential for increased capacity at a later phase. The material

handling system design and technology will make this facility the most efficient in the world.

Construction commenced in April 2010, with the eight storeys high warehouse cargo structure and a five

storey’s of office building now significantly complete. We also visited the warehouse material handling

system are undergoing operational trials. The scheduled date for the facility to be fully operational is in

the final quarter of 2013, when Hong Kong’s air cargo annual capacity will be boosted by 50 % and will

consolidate Hong Kong as an international airfreight hub.

Central-Wan Chai Bypass – Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section),

Contract No.: HY/2009/15

22 September 2012

The Central - Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link under construction forms part of an

east-west strategic route along the north shore of Hong Kong Island, which serves to alleviate the traffic

congestion along the existing Gloucester Road - Harcourt Road - Connaught Road Central corridor.

The visit began with an introduction on the works and objectives of the contracts. This was followed by a

presentation of the project background, scope of works, health and safety procedures. One of the site

constraints was the heavy traffic surrounding the site. To demonstrate how this constraint can be

overcome, members were taken by a boat to the site similar to the delivery of construction materials.

While on site members were able to observe the scale of the lateral support system and diaphragm walls.

Their role in the construction of the tunnel box and the construction sequence were also explained.

Widening of Tolo Highway / Fanling Highway between Island House Interchange

and Fanling, Stage 1 (Between Ma Wo and Tai Hang), Contract No.: HY/2009/08

25 August 2012

The site visit begun with an introduction by Ir Paul Appleton on the scope of works, breakdown of

construction contracts, current progress and construction sequence.

The construction of bridges by balanced cantilever method using modular form traveller captured our

members’ attention most. To understand more about this method, members were taken to the site where

constraints and difficulties experienced were explained in detail.

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Reconstruction and Improvement of Tuen Mun Road - Eastern Section

18 August 2012

Tuen Mun Road has been in service for more than twenty five years and is now in a condition beyond

economical repair.

Aecom’s resident site staff hosted a site tour for our members to witness the reconstruction of the road to

the current expressway standards and to provide adequacy capacity. Reconstruction works includes the

widening of traffic lanes and bridge structures, provision of hard shoulders and modification and

stabilization of associated slopes.

Forthcoming Activities

Date Activity

17 October 2013 Technical Seminar: The Longest Suspension

Bridge in Russia

19 October 2013 Site Visit: HKBCF Reclamation Works

November 2013 Technical Seminar: Tuen Mun Road – Town

Centre Section