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| Leighton Asia wins another XRL rail project MTR Corp has awarded Leighton Asia, acting in a joint venture, an A$409 million contract to construct the West Kowloon Terminus Approach Tunnel and Track Fan Tunnel section of the Guangzhou – Shenzhen – Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL). This is the second XRL project contract to be awarded to Leighton Asia, following the award of an A$463 million contract in March this year for the construction of tunnels and a ventilation building in the Tse Uk Tsuen to Shek Yam section. The latest contract includes the construction of a 31m wide approach tunnel and 121m wide track fan tunnel, as well as a public transport interchange incorporating associated buildings and landscaping. Other works include the construction of 300m road underpass and 2 new footbridges. Contract works start in August 2010 with scheduled completion in 2015. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |