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Works contract for explosives complex awarded
A $190-million contract for the building, mechanical and electrical works of an explosives complex at Kau Shat Wan, Lantau Island, was awarded to Aoki Corporation today (Thursday).
The complex, comprising underground rock caverns for the storage of explosives, will replace the existing facilities on Stonecutters Island, said acting Government Civil Engineer (Project Management), Mr Tin Hon-wai, after signing the contract.
"The works will include the construction of buildings and magazines for the storage of explosives, provision of mechanical and electrical facilities and a security system as well as roads and landscaping works.
he said.
"Works will commence at the end of this month for completion in mid-1997,"
Mr Tin said the construction of the complex had been divided into two contracts: the civil works contract and the building, mechanical and electrical contract.
The civil works contract had been awarded in December 1994. Works are proceeding smoothly and will be completed in mid-1996.
Upon completion, the explosives complex will be managed by the Civil Engineering Department.
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Third District Board by-election scheduled
A by-election to fill a seat of the Kam Ping constituency of the Eastern District Board will be held on March 31 (Sunday).
This is the third district board by-election scheduled in March.