HyD signs works contract for Hiram's Highway Improvement Stage 2 - Dualling of Hiram's Highway from Marina Cove to Sai Kung Town
The Highways Department today (December 24) signed a works contract with China State-AICL-CSCEL Joint Venture for Hiram's Highway Improvement Stage 2 - Dualling of Hiram's Highway from Marina Cove to Sai Kung Town.
The contract primarily comprises the improvement of the sections of Hiram's Highway between Marina Cove and Sai Kung Town, Po Tung Road and a section of Tai Mong Tsai Road, which introduces the early participation of a contractor in the design work to fully utilise the construction experience in designing and selecting the most cost-effective construction methods for the major parts of the project through the adoption of the New Engineering Contract Early Contractor Involvement option. The scope of works mainly comprises the widening of sections of Hiram's Highway of approximately 3.5 kilometres in total length between Marina Cove and Sai Kung Town as well as a section of Po Tung Road of approximately 400 metres in length between Yau Ma Po Street and Fuk Man Road to dual two-lane carriageways, and improvement of a section of Po Tung Road and Tai Mong Tsai Road of approximately 600m in length between Fuk Man Road and Wai Man Road, upgrading it to a standard single two-lane carriageway. The forecast total contract sum is about $2.19 billion.
The works contract includes detailed design and construction works, where the advance construction works will commence in 2025 concurrently when the detailed design is being carried out, with a target of commencing the road widening works in full swing in 2026 for phased completion, with the section at Tai Mong Tsai Road completed in about four years after the commencement of construction and the remaining sections at Po Tung Road and Hiram's Highway subsequently completed in the following one to two years.
Hiram's Highway is the only major road connecting Sai Kung to East Kowloon and Tseung Kwan O. The improvement works will effectively relieve the existing traffic congestion at peak hours and cope with the anticipated traffic growth. It is estimated that upon completion of the works, the journey time from Sai Kung town centre to Clear Water Bay Road during peak hours will be reduced from about 35 to 40 minutes to about 20 minutes, which will not only make local residents' travel more convenient, but also increase Sai Kung District's capacity to receive visitors.
HyD signs works contract for Hiram's Highway Improvement Stage 2 - Dualling of Hiram's Highway from Marina Cove to Sai Kung Town Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition in Dubai fostering mutual relations and exchanges
The "Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition is now being held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), by the Information Services Department (ISD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai (Dubai ETO) to promote business and cultural relations and exchanges between the two places.
"Since the establishment of the Dubai ETO in 2021, we have witnessed ever closer ties between Hong Kong and the Middle East, with the Chief Executive and various Principal Officials from the HKSARG having visited the Middle East to strengthen bilateral ties and explore opportunities for collaboration on all fronts. We will continue to engage stakeholders in the Gulf Cooperation Council for deepening relations and telling the good stories of Hong Kong in the region," said the Director-General of the Dubai ETO, Mr Damian Lee.
"In this regard, we have brought the 'Immersive Hong Kong' exhibition to Dubai to introduce to the cosmopolitan population here the wonderful and exciting facets of Hong Kong," he added.
The Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE, His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, who visited the exhibition today (December 24) at the invitation of the Dubai ETO, said the exhibition provides an important platform for the people of the UAE to explore the potential of Hong Kong across tourism, business and investment sectors.
Highlighting the city's distinctive role as a gateway to Mainland China, he emphasised that strengthening investment and trade partnerships with Hong Kong plays a key role in supporting broader strategic co-operation between the UAE and China, whilst helping to unlock new business opportunities between the Emirati-Chinese business communities.
The Consul General of the UAE in Hong Kong, His Excellency Shaikh Saoud Ali M. A. Almualla, who earlier visited the exhibition, also noted the huge potential for closer bilateral ties.
"There are many similarities between the UAE and Hong Kong, such as economic ambition, cultural inclusivity, and a vision of continued growth and global collaboration. Both places offer a thriving environment for business and personal development, making them ideal partners in fostering deeper trade and investment ties across regions," he said.
Themed "Hong Kong - Where the World Looks Ahead", the "Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition is part of the ISD's external promotional campaign to showcase the city's new attractions, advantages and opportunities. It is now on display at The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence, until January 5, 2025. Admission is free.
More information on the exhibition is available on the dedicated page of the Brand Hong Kong website (www.brandhk.gov.hk/en/campaign/hkpromotion-middle-east) as well as the website of the Dubai ETO (www.hketodubai.gov.hk/en/index.html).
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition in Dubai fostering mutual relations and exchanges Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition in Dubai fostering mutual relations and exchanges Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition in Dubai fostering mutual relations and exchanges Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition in Dubai fostering mutual relations and exchanges Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition in Dubai fostering mutual relations and exchanges Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
