Joint Cavern Development at Anderson Road Quarry Site -
Project Number:
7851CL & 5792CL
Brief Description of Project Scope:
7851CL - Relocation of Public Works Central Laboratory to caverns
The scope of 7851CL comprise –
(a) construction of a cavern complex and connection adits of about 6 000 square metres (m2) in area and about 160 000 cubic metres in total volume inside the mountain body of Tai Sheung Tok at the Anderson Road Quarry Development site;
(b) construction of a 3-storey Public Works Central Laboratory (PWCL) inside caverns and at the portal (about 2 000 m2 in site area), including its structure and foundation, building services as well as furniture and equipment;
(c) demolition of the existing PWCL Building in Kowloon Bay; and
(d) other related works, including landscaping works.
5792CL - Building of Government Records Service's Archives Centre in caverns
The scope of 5792CL comprise –
(a) construction of a cavern complex and connection adits of about 6 500 square metres (m2) in area and about 190 000 cubic metres in total volume inside the mountain body of Tai Sheung Tok at the Anderson Road Quarry Development site;
(b) construction of a 3-storey Archives Centre inside caverns and a 4-storey building at the portal (about 2 000 m2 in site area), including its structure and foundation, building services, automated storage and retrieval systems as well as furniture and equipment; and
(c) other related works, including landscaping works.
Project Office in Civil Engineering and Development Department:
Geotechnical Engineering Office (Enquiry: 2760 5780)Consultant:
AECOM Asia Company LimitedApproved Project Estimate:
About $2.16 billion (7851CL)About $2.77 billion (5792CL)
Related Website:
https://www.arqcavern.hk/Current Progress:
The works commenced on 10 July 2023.Contract:
Contract No. GE/2022/14 |
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| Scope: | The scope of works of the contract comprises the design and construction of caverns, adits and portals and the structural and architectural elements, both on surface land and within caverns, for reprovisioning of Public Works Central Laboratory ("PWCL") and building of Government Records Service's new Archives Centre at Anderson Road Quarry site, and the subsequent demolition of the existing PWCL Building in Kowloon Bay. |
| Commencement Date: | 10 July 2023 |
| Completion Date: | July 2028 |