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| Leighton secures A$656 million Shatin to Central Link rail project Leighton Contractors (Asia) Ltd, a part of the Leighton Asia, India and Offshore Group, has secured an A$656 million contract from the MTR Corporation to construct a critical component of its Shatin to Central Link (SCL) development in Hong Kong. Hung Hom Station and Stabling Sidings Contract 1112 is the seventh contract in the past three years to be awarded to Leighton Asia by the MTR Corporation and marks the continuation of a highly successful collaboration between the contractor and transport provider. The SCL development is a major transport initiative in Hong Kong that will connect several existing railway lines to form two strategic railway corridors. The scope of work for Contract 1112 includes significant modification works to an existing MTR station, platforms, tunnel box and approach tunnels. Construction works are scheduled to begin immediately, with an expected completion date in 2018. write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Construction News :: home page |