The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation HK Branch Site Visit to Contract No.: HY/2009/08 – Widening of Tolo Highway / Fanling Highway between Island House Interchange and Fanling Stage 1 (Between Ma Wo and Tai Hang) Date: 25 August 2012 (Saturday) Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm The Contract comprises of widening the 3.5-km long section of Tolo Highway / Fanling Highway between Ma Wo and Tai Hang. The widening works are proposed to alleviate the traffic congestion problem on Tolo Highway and to meet the anticipated traffic growth. The scope of the contract mainly includes: - widening of a section of Tolo Highway / Fanling Highway of approximately 3.5 km long between Ma Wo and Tai Hang from the existing dual 3-lane carriageway to a dual 4-lane carriageway, with standard hard shoulder - Widening of the interchange sections at Tai Po North Interchange and Lam Kam Road Interchange from dual 2-lane to dual 3-lane; and realignment of the associated slip roads at the interchanges; - Construction of eight vehicular bridges and modification/demolition of the existing bridges; - Construction of carriageways on proposed vehicular bridges, at-grade carriageways and access tracks; - Ancillary works including drainage and sewerage, geotechnical and landscaping works, construction of water-mains, installation of fire hydrants, construction of noise barriers and retaining walls, and installation of traffic control and surveillance system. Registration The number of participants is limited to 25 . Members wishing to join the site visit are requested to complete the reply slip and return it by email at [email protected] by 22 August 2012. It will be on a first come first serve basis with priorities given to members of the Institutions. Applicants are required to note and sign the following return slip regarding neither the Institution nor the parties concerned accept any liability in connection with the visit. (Please note that applicants will be banned for 3 consecutive visits if fail to turn up after successfully accepted) Assembly Place Gathering point and location Map will be sent out together with the confirmation email. Protective Safety Equipment Visitors must put on their own safety shoes, Safety Helmet, Reflective Vest for this visit. Special note Late comers or persons not wearing safety shoes will not be entertained. A brief report of the technical talk (not more than a A4 page) is invited from the participants after the talk. The best report chosen will be mounted on the CIHT-HK Branch web site. An appreciation certificate and a cash coupon will be awarded to the author . Name: ___________________________________ Mobile: _______________________________________ Company Name: ________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________ (please write clearly for notification email) Member of the CIHT/HKIHT/ICE *Y/N (delete as appropriate) Membership No: _______________________ I understand neither the Institution nor the parties concerned would accept any liability in connection with the above visit. Signature of applicant: ___________________________ For enquiries, please contact Rock Mak at 9837 7431 The site visit is considered as Continuing Professional Development activities. However, the granting of CPD day is entirely up to the discretion of the “Engineering Supervisor”. .