Report No. : GEO Report No. 247

Report Title : Review of the 20 August 2005 Landslide on Slope No. 15NE-A/C152 at Ma Hang Prison, Stanley (2009), 65 p.

Author : Fugro Scott Wilson Joint Venture

Abstract

This report presents the findings of the review of a landslide (Incident No. 2005/08/0493) that occurred on 20 August 2005 on slope No. 15NE-A/C152 behind a staff quarters building, which was vacant at the time of the incident, at Ma Hang Prison, Stanley. The incident involved a shallow failure of the soil nailed slope with an estimated failure volume of about 35 m³, which was deposited on the ground at the slope toe. No casualties were reported as a result of the incident.

The key objectives of the review were to document the facts about the incident, the site history and pertinent observations. The scope of the review does not include any ground investigation. Recommendations for follow-up actions are reported separately.

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