CONFIDENTIAL
In December 1980, decision was taken to build MTR extension.
Metro-Cammell have just negotiated £60m contract for rolling
stock, having supplied it for initial stages of MTR. UK firms
are hoping for tunnelling contracts, but position is uncertain
at present, as bids for tunnelling have been well above what
MTR had envisaged. Negotiations still in progress.
Kowloon-Canton Railway
Metro-Cammell
9. UK firms have picked up the major contracts awarded, including
£66 million contract for Westinghouse Brake and Signal and
£55 million rolling stock contract for Metro-Cammell.
negotiated in November an additional contract worth £17 million
for rolling stock.
Replacement Airport
10. The existing airport at Kai Tak will be inadequate to meet
projected needs beyond 1990. Hong Kong Government planning to
build a replacement. Final decision on whether to proceed will not
be taken until late 1982 but studies currently being led by
American consultants including British CAA. Probably replacement
to be at Chek Lap Kok, off Lantau Island, but site on shore of
Deep Bay is also being considered. If decision is taken in favour
of Chek Lap Kok, this will tie in with construction of proposed
bridges from Lantau Island to Hong Kong Island. Building of airport
may provide opportunities for British firms.
Lantau Fixed Crossing
11. Studies are being carried out on possible links between Lantau Island and the mainland by causeway or high bridge.
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