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Appendix 1
BRIEFING PAPER ON
"THE NEW HONG KONG AIRPORTU
The decision to construct a new airport at CHEK LAP KOK on LANTAU ISLAND, together with the major transport proposals
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the new outlined in CTSII and cornerstones of the territory's physical growth.
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The size and scope of these infrastructure proposals are such magnitude that Hong Kong's physical profile will undergo a major transformation as the territory develops and expands as a consequence of the work directly related to PADS, other Government inspired projects associated with the private sector.
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schemes
The Hong Kong Government's philosophy of creating the right
succeed,
on of relying environment for business
the forces of free enterprise, and of sharing with the private
of provision sector in
the territory's key infrastructure will have priority throughout the programme to implement PADS.
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Despite its tiny size, Hong Kong is the worlds tenth largest trader, and offers an extremely lucrative market both in its and as a own right, as a gateway to the Asia Pacific Rim relatively easy route into the southern provinces of China.
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The agreement reached by the Chinese and British Governments to proceed with the Hong Kong airport project will mean that considerable amount of business will be on offer over the next few years. This offers significant opportunities for UK companies both as main contractors and sub-contractors and as suppliers of goods, materials and services.
Economic confidence in the territory enjoyed a major upturn in 1991, with some economists talking about 5% growth in 1992. Many UK companies are already enjoying great success in the market, both on the consumer and capital goods side.
by In 1991 UK exports to Hong Kong rose
12% exceeding billion in value for the fifth year in succession. In 1991,
our second Hong Kong is UK exports exceeded £1.3 billion. largest market in the Far East after Japan.
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AMEC are the largest engineering and construction company in the UK and have extensive overseas experience in North America, Europe and South East Asia. AMEC have recently won the contract in a consortium with others, for the LÄNTAU Expressway in Hong Kong which
one of the supporting infrastructure contracts for the airport. Additionally AMEC have specialised in airport projects and have won contracts for Heathrow Terminals 1 and 3, Gatwick, Stansted, Glasgow and the brand new Terminal 2 currently being built in Manchester.
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