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KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY
d) UK firms have picked up major contracts, including £66 million
for Westinghouse Brake and Signal and £72 million for Metro-Cammell.
REPLACEMENT AIRPORT
e) Existing airport at Kai Tak will be inadequate to meet needs
beyond 1990. Hong Kong Government planning to build replacement.
Decision will not be taken until late 1982; studies currently led
by American consultants including British Civil Aviation Authority.
Probably replacement to be at Chep Lap Kok, off Lantau Island, but
site on shore of Deep Bay also being considered. If decision in
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favour of Chep Lap Kok, this will tie in with construction of
proposed bridges from Lantau Island to Hong Kong Island.
of airport may provide opportunities for British firms.
LANTAU FIXED CROSSING
f) Studies being carried out on possible bridges between Lantau
Island and mainland. Report to Government expected early in 1982.
Depending on decision, construction tenders could be issued in 1982.
Cleveland Bridge and Redpath Dorman Long hope to compete for work.
WATER SUPPLY SCHEME
g) Hong Kong Government has invited firms to prequalify for two
water conveyance systems from Chinese border to reservoir in New
Four British firms, Tarmac International, E Nuttall,
Territories.
FJC Lilley and Keir International have prequalified for the second
contract, which requires the provision of 13 km of tunnel and pipeline.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (HSBC) HEADQUARTERS
h) In October 1981 contract for about £200 million awarded to George
Wimpey International in joint venture with John Lok and Partners
Sub-contract for structural steel
for HSBC's new headquarters.
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