Report No. : GEO Report No. 286

Report Title : Review of the 21 August 2005 Landslide on Slope No. 3SW-C/C234 at Police Tactical Unit Depot, Fanling (2013), 71 p.

Author : Halcrow China Limited

Abstract

This report presents the findings of a review of a landslide (Incident No. 2005/08/0396) which occurred on slope No. 3SW-C/C234 at Police Tactical Unit Depot, Fanling on 21 August 2005. The incident involved a failure volume of about 40 m³. The landslide debris reached an open area at the slope toe and damaged a 120 mm diameter water pipe running along the slope toe. No casualties were reported as a result of the landslide.

The key objectives of this review were to document the facts about the incident and to present relevant background information and pertinent site observations made under this review. The scope of the review does not include any ground investigation or detailed diagnosis of the causes of the incident. Recommendations for follow-up actions are reported separately.

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