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The Drainage Services Department today (March 22) awarded a $33 million contract to Kum Shing Construction Company Limited to intercept and divert the upland stormwater flows away from low-lying areas in Sheung Wan.
The works comprise the construction of about 530 metres of stormwater drains ranging from 900 millimetres to 1,500 millimetres in diameter, along Lok Ku Road and Queen's Road Central. Meanwhile, 130 metres of single cell drainage box culvert measuring 2.25 metres wide and 1.25 metres high along Gilman's Bazaar will also be constructed.
To minimise disruption and disturbance to the public, about 280 metres of drains will be constructed by trenchless method.
Speaking after the contract-signing ceremony, Assistant Director of Drainage Services (Projects and Development), Mr Tsui Wai, said the construction of drains by trenchless method would minimise the extent of road excavation, hence the disturbance to the community.
"This is the first contract of the project. The works will start this month. Upon completion in mid-2008, the flooding risk in low-lying area in Sheung Wan will be reduced," Mr Tsui said.
Ends/Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Issued at HKT 15:37
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