SDC Paper No. 10/2013 (for discussion on 17.1.2013)

Southern District Council Progress Report of the (East) Project

Introduction

The Southern District Council was updated on the progress of South Island Line (East) (SIL(E)), the implementation of major Temporary Traffic Management Scheme (TTMS) and SIL(E)’s liaison with the community at the Council’s meeting in November 2012. This paper provides the latest updates on the project as of early 2013, including project progress, the implementation of TTMS and community liaison activities.

Project Progress and Preview

2. The project has been making steady progress by end of 2012. Blasting work for the Admiralty expansion commenced in November 2012 while that for the and Nam Fung tunnel keep progressing towards Lei Tung and Admiralty. By early 2013, all blasting works along the SIL(E) are expected to have started. The segmental construction for the viaduct section spanning from the Nam Fung tunnel portal to the Ocean Park was completed. The rest of the viaduct structure is expected to be completed by 2013.

3. This paper covers the latest project progress at work sites near Admiralty, Nam Fung, Ocean Park, , Lei Tung, Main Street in Ap Lei Chau, and .

Admiralty section

4. Blasting work at the Harcourt Garden site for the Admiralty expansion work started in November 2012 for completion expected in late 2014. Existing train service, road and pedestrian traffic on the road remains unaffected during the blasting work. The MTR Corporation had issued notices in advance to residents

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5. Major works in progress at the ventilation facility construction site near Park include mechanical breaking, hoarding setup, and the construction of an acoustic blast cover for the upcoming blasting work for the construction of the ventilation shaft and tunnel, which is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2013.

Nam Fung Tunnel Portal site

6. Tunnel blasting commenced in late August 2012. Construction of the superstructure of the elevated tunnel box is in progress and is expected to be completed in 2014.

Ocean Park section

7. The viaduct segment erection works for the section from Aberdeen Tunnel entrance to Ocean Park was completed in November 2012. Construction of the noise barrier plinth and steel arch will follow.

8. Construction of the concourse structure and the bridge deck of the footbridge connecting to the Entry Plaza of the Park are in progress. Construction of the viaduct piers and nullah modification works are ongoing adjacent to the Police College.

9. The second phase of dry-season nullah works has started since October 2012 inside the nullah sections near Ocean Park and Wong Chuk Hang.

Wong Chuk Hang section

10. Construction of the depot structure in Wong Chuk Hang and the Station concourse and platform is in progress. Foundation work of the Entrance A at the junctions between Heung Yip Road and Yip Fat Street is in progress. The viaduct segmental construction at the south bank of the nullah near the slope adjacent to the was commenced in November 2012.

11. Construction of the viaduct section across Aberdeen Channel is in progress at the Aberdeen Praya. The bridge deck construction at Wong Chuk Hang side was

- 2 - completed in December 2012, while the pier construction work at Ap Lei Chau side was completed for the subsequent bridge deck construction.

Lei Tung section

12. The junction of Ap Lei Chau Bridge Road and Ap Lei Chau Drive has been temporarily diverted towards the site of the former Harbour Mission School. Construction of the cut-and-cover tunnel box structure with the temporary pipe-piling installation is being carried out at the location of the previous junction.

13. Temporary pipe-pile installation for the construction of Entrance B of and associated utility diversion works at the location of the original bus terminus are in progress. Upcoming shaft blasting operation in Entrance B is expected to start in the first half of 2013.

14. Excavation works with temporary pipe-piling at Lei Tung Station Entrance A at Main Street, Ap Lei Chau are in progress. Underground cable duct work and road improvement work at the junction of Main Street and Wah Ting Street have been substantially completed.

15. The blasting of Ap Lei Chau main tunnel is progressing towards South Horizon Station and Lei Tung Station concurrently. The fully-enclosed conveyor belt system is in operation.

South Horizons section

16. Temporary road-deck installation along the section of Lee Nam Road and Yi Nam Road near South Horizons Blocks 23A and 25 was completed while excavation and utility works continue. Piling work near the Yi Nam Road Y-junction and the temporary road-deck installation near Blocks 19 and 20 are in progress. The above works are expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2013.

17. Diversion of the water mains at Yuk Kwai Shan and Lee Nam Road is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2013. Utility work under South Horizons Drive and the foundation work for Entrance B are in progress. Modification works at Precious Blood Primary School (South Horizons) was completed and will be handed over to the School in December 2012.

- 3 - 18. The first open blast for the ventilation and plant building at Yuk Kwai Shan commenced in August 2012. Permanent slope stabilization work is in progress and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2013.

Temporary Traffic Management Schemes

19. The brief updates on the TTM implementation are listed below:

Concerned Proposed arrangement Implementation Roads Status

Near TTMS at in the vicinity of Implemented Aberdeen Aberdeen Tunnel entrance will continue to be Tunnel implemented until the first quarter of 2013 at night entrance for viaduct construction.

Ocean Park Temporary closure of the sections of private road Implemented Road between Ocean Park Road and the entrance of the Ocean Park will continue to be implemented in stages.

Nam Long A section of Road near its Implemented Shan Road junction with Heung Yip Road had been temporarily shifted eastward since October 2012 and this arrangement will last until 2013.

Police A section of Police School Road near its junction Implemented School Road with Heung Yip Road had been temporarily shifted eastward since October 2012 and this arrangement will last until 2013.

Ap Lei Chau The junction of Ap Lei Chau Bridge Road and Ap Implemented Drive Lei Chau Drive is diverted temporarily towards the site of the former Harbour Mission School since June 2012. Signalized controlled pedestrian crossing facilities have also been in place to cope with the changes in TTMS to ensure safety.

Lei Tung With the relocation of part of the facilities to the Implemented Estate Road new bus terminus, part of the existing bus terminus and sections of footpath adjacent to Lei Tung

- 4 - Concerned Proposed arrangement Implementation Roads Status

Commercial Centre (Phase 1) are temporarily closed in stages for the construction of the station entrance and associated works. Temporary road closure at Lei Tung Estate Road for shaft blasting at Entrance B is expected to commence in the first half of 2013.

Lee Nam Construction of the is Implemented Road, Yi conducted mainly within Yi Nam Road, Lee Nam Nam Road & Road, South Horizons Drive and Ap Lei Chau South Bridge Road. Associated TTMS is being Horizons implemented along these roads in phases. Bus Drive terminus operation will be maintained with some of the bus and GMB routes adjusted. Pedestrian crossings and footpaths will be maintained to ensure road users’ safety. Temporary road closure at Lee Nam Road for open blasting at Yuk Kwai Shan has been implemented until the second half of 2013. One of the west- bound traffic lane from Lee Nam Road to Yi Nam Road is expected to be reopened in the first quarter of 2013.

Blasting works of SIL(E)

20. Tunnel blasting works along the alignment had commenced as of the third quarter of 2012. Blasting schedule at different work sites in the Southern District is as follows:

20.1 Tunnel blasting

 Nam Fung Tunnel: The blasting started in late August 2012 and is expected to last until early 2014 with two blasts per day.

- 5 -  Ap Lei Chau Tunnel: The main tunnel blasting was carried out toward South Horizon Station and Lei Tung Station concurrently. It is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2013 with two to three blasts per day. Blasting of the shaft for the construction of Lei Tung Entrance B is expected to start in the first half of 2013 with one blast per day.

20.2 Open blasts

 Yuk Kwai Shan at South Horizons: The first open blast for South Horizon End Plant Building was commenced in August 2012. It is expected to be completed in the second half of 2013 with one blast per day.

Community Liaison

21. The MTR Corporation has maintained close communication with the District Council and the local community regarding the progress of the SIL(E) project. The eighth round of Community Liaison Group (CLG) meetings was held in the fourth quarter of 2012. Relevant information is available for the public at the SIL(E) website: http://www.mtr-southislandline.hk/en/home/. The ninth round of CLG meeting will be held at February 2013.

Community Liaison Group Meeting Dates Admiralty section 6-12-2012 Ocean Park and Chung Hom Shan section 8-11-2012 Wong Chuk Hang section 29-11-2012 Lei Tung section 10-12-2012 South Horizons section 5-11-2012 Telegraph Bay section 13-12-2012

22. The Corporation is keen in volunteer works. The SIL(E) team together with Leighton John Holland Joint Venture, the contractor of the two underground stations and the tunnel in Ap Lei Chau, reached out to the Boy’s & Girl’s Club Association of HK – Jockey Club South Horizons Children and Youth Integrated Services Centre in the last Christmas to share joy with the youth.

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23. The Government and the Corporation will continue to maintain close communication with the Southern District Council and the community. The construction of the SIL(E) is making good progress and is expected to be completed in 2015.

MTR Corporation January 2013

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