The tung chung line extension project will benefit incumbent and future residents on north lantau by improving the accessibility and providing railway connectivity to the core of hong kong. Objective to meet these challenges, the airport authority hong kong had put forward two development options in hkia master plan 2030 for public consultation 73% of respondents to the questionnaire preferred the threerunway system on 20 march 2012, approval from the government was obtained with the third runway hkia could accommodate its forecast demand up to 2030 and. Hong kong international airport hkgvhhh airport technology. The strength and support to the bridge towers was provided by 3 diameter cable weighing up to 15000 tons. The specific targets for every construction project participating in the safety partnering. The construction of recent tunnels in hong kong introduction in general, the solutions are often unrelated to technology, they are a matter of cost. It serves the hong kong international airport, and is integrated with the passenger terminal. Airport construction fee three runway system hong kong. Expansion of hong kong international airport into a three. Hong kong international airport is the main airport in hong kong.
Historically, reclamation in hong kong has been concentrated along the coastline of kowloon and hong kong. By leveraging hkias global reach to over 220 destinations, we are well positioned to serve as the hub airport of the gba to the world. Hong kong is one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Objective to meet these challenges, the airport authority hong kong had put forward two development options in hkia master plan 2030 for public consultation 73% of respondents to the questionnaire preferred the threerunway system on 20 march 2012, approval from the government was obtained with the third runway hkia could accommodate its forecast demand up to 2030 and possibly beyond. Construction is expected to commence in 2023, the mtr said in the press release. We strive to build hong kong into a world class smart city, through adopting the measures set out in this smart city blueprint for hong kong. Like a tree, hong kong international airport is deeply rooted in hong kong.
On the technology aspects, there are a number of effective ways to construct tunnels of various types in hong kong. The hong kong institute of acoustics carried out a noise survey to assess the degree of noise pollution suffered by the public. In the context of site safety and health, the real estate developers association of hong kong reda and the hong kong construction association ltd. More specifically, we explore whether bim implementation in hong kong is changing the old roles, relationships and working practice paradigms of stakeholders by providing a collaborative working environment on construction sites. As the project proponent, aahk assumes overall responsibility for the planning, design, construction and operation of the project. Mtr system map for train trip planner tml phase 1 version. It also stands near multiple data centers including data center of the hong kong stock exchange hkex. Airlines will collect the acf from departing passengers, including origindestination and transittransfer, at hong kong international airport hkia when air tickets are issued. Hong kong international airport master plan 2030 wikipedia. Bechtel is a world leader in building, expanding, and modernizing existing airports to meet the needs of the future. Memphis international airport handles about 355,936,322 pounds more of aircargo than does hong kong airport. The passenger building facilities of the 3rs could be further expanded if necessary. Site preparation for the new hong kong international airport.
Hkca have agreed to create a partnership under which both trade bodies will. Professor chan ka kui bbs, jp chairman, advisory committee bre hong kong polytechnic university. Constructing tunnels in hong kong is therefore, unavoidably, quite expensive. That is about 161,450 metric tons more than hong kong. The next year, the authority signed an agreement to provide management and training support for the commissioning of terminal 3 at beijing capital international airport. Before 1984, thirtythree square kilometres had been added to hong kong by waterfront reclamation. These new transport links will greatly enhance hong kong s connectivity with the greater bay area gba. Its scale is almost equivalent to building a new airport next to the existing one. Hong kong international airport harvard university. Guidelines on waste disposal and cleaning of premises. Site preparation for the new hong kong international airport this book describes how two islands and a vast area of sea were converted into a 1,248hectare airport platform site in just two and a half years. Two bridges, whose towers rose to a height of 60 stories, were to be constructed. Hong kong international airports future looks even more. The airport has 288 checkin counters, 200 immigration desks, 80 customs positions, 2.
Job opportunities, careers hong kong international airport. Since that time the amount of reclamation is equal to all the reclamation done in. The new hong kong international airport was built on a remote island site at chek lap kok in just seven and a half years. These new transport links will greatly enhance hong kongs connectivity with the greater bay area gba. Expansion of hong kong international airport into a threerunway. The citys markets are currently stabilizing at peak levels of activity, which have seen projects affected by significant resourcing challenges. Stakeholder management in the hong kong construction industry. Those passengers arrive and leave within the worlds largest enclosed structure, which is comprised of more than five million square feet. Pdf precast concrete construction for buildings in hong. Among the most ambitious construction projects of modern times, the land on which the airport stands was once a mountainous island. At number two in the global ranking, hong kong is the most expensive city in asia in which to build.
It is colloquially known as chek lap kok airport, being built on the island of chek lap kok by land reclamation, and also to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed kai tak airport. The airport is also referred to as chek lap kok international airport or chek lap kok airport, to distinguish it from its predecessor, the former kai tak airport having been in commercial operation since 1998, chek lap kok airport is an important regional. Ga2001104 this is a fixedterm contract position of minimum 2 years with possibility for renewal subject to organization need and individual performance. A new passenger concourse with green amenities will also be constructed as part of the project. Geicheung is a rapid transit station on the airport express of hong kongs mtr system. Association of hong kong reda and the hong kong construction association hkca. In 2006, the airport authority established a joint venture to manage zhuhai airport in guangdong province, under which it marketed the professional services available in hong kong. The hong kong government approved the threerunway system for hkia in 2014. May 20, 2005 hong kong airport now handles more passengers per day than the population of boulder, colorado pop. Construction bim specification hong kong international. To make the construction of the new airport and the associated infrastructure more effective in terms of management, construction and coordination, the involved works were subdivided into 10 airport core projects for implementation, which include. The airplanes had to fly past the apartments and the tall buildings, very nearly and risk of accident was very high. Construction on hong kong zhuhaiimacao bridge is close to completion duration. But that was in the middle of the city, endangering human life and property.
Its strategic position in asia has made it an important regional transshipment centre, passenger hub and gateway to other chinese cities. Andreas georgoulias, harvard design school, 48 quincy street, cambridge, ma 028. Vhhh is hong kong s main airport, built on reclaimed land on the island of chek lap kok. Pdf stakeholder management in the hong kong construction. The goal of the programme is to raise the hong kong construction industrys standard of safety and health to a level that is comparable to the worlds best performers. This paper describes how construction progressed from the initial advance works contract awarded in january 1991 to the opening of the completed, stateoftheart airport and its massive 515 000 m 2 terminal building in july. Output in 2015 reached yet another record up by 100% compared with 2010. Guidelines on the disposal of construction waste from hong kong international airport.
The 3rs project includes the construction of a new runway. The hong kong international airport hkia, is connected to about 180 destinations, through over 1,000 daily flights by more than 100 airlines. In developing this global reputation, the hong kong local construction industry the industry has played a significant role in building the foundations and physical structures that have supported the success and long term. Airport authority hong kong aahk bim specification outlines minimum content and process requirements, including the bim standard to be achieved and the procedures and methods to be used and the expected level of detailsdevelopment of the bim models. Hong kong international airport design, construction and.
Civil aviation the hong kong international airport hkia at north lantau, which opened for commercial operations in 1998, is a vital component of hong kongs economy, serving both tourism and commerce. Mtr to begin tung chung line extension work in 2023 hong. Precast concrete construction for buildings in hong kong. The construction of hong kong international airport at chek lap kok was one of the biggest operations in the industry. Licensed to youtube by adrev masters admin on behalf of discovery trademark holding. Hong kong international airport master plan 2020 1 background commissioning of hong kong international airport hkia in july 1998 marked the completion of the airport core programme an integrated series of infrastructure projects which included land reclamation, expressways, bridges, a dedicated airport railway system and development. The airport construction fee acf is collected on air tickets issued on or after 1 august 2016 as part of the financial arrangement for the threerunway system 3rs.
It is also the westernmost railway station in hong kong. It had only one run way and the congestion was a lot rather increasing day by day. The airport express line is served by a fleet of 11 sevencar trains whose facilities include a baggage car to carry luggage checked in at hong kong central or kowloon stations. The airport has a total of 90 boarding gates, with 77 jet bridge gates 112, 2336, 4050, 6071, 201219, 501506, 508510 and 12 virtual gates 228230, 5115, 520525 which are used as assembly points for passengers, who are then ferried to the aircraft by apron buses. Construction bim specification hong kong international airport.
The construction of the new hong kong international airport. In order to meet future demand until 2030 and beyond, the airport authority hong kong aahk proposed the expansion of hkia into a threerunway system 3rs to support the two currently operated runways, through the introduction of. On 6 july 1998, in a staggering overnight operation, hong kongs airport moved from the crowded streets of kowloon to a small island 30 kilometres to the west. Hong kong airport aims to meet new challenges offbeat hk. Effects of hong kong international airport worcester polytechnic. Hong kong international airport historical views earth. She has graciously helped guide our project while providing us with. Hkca have agreed to create a partnership under which both trade bodies will contribute towards achieving specific performance targets within a timeframe by participating companies under a partnering programme. Completed in 1998 as hong kong s sole air terminal, by 2040 it is expected to handle eighty million passengers per annum the equivalent of londons heathrow and new yorks jfk airports combined. This paper describes how construction progressed from the initial advance w. Designing an airport for the future at hong kong international. Flight disruptions, safety issues and economic recession among industry. Delivered on time in 1998 by an integrated bechtel hong kong government team, the program featured every kind of urban infrastructure, including the airport itself, roads, railways.
Hong kong has a proud reputation as one of the worlds leading global cities. Hong kong data center nexcenter ntt communications global. Lam is overseeing hong kongs airport expansion plan to boost passenger and cargo volume by 60100 per cent by 2035. In order to meet future demand until 2030 and beyond, the airport authority hong kong aahk proposed the expansion of hkia into a threerunway system 3rs to support the two. Estimated economic contribution due to construction at hkia options 1 and 2.
Hong kong international airport log in graduate school of. Financial data center is located in tseung kwan o tko district, which was strategically developed as a data center hub with a great power and network infrastructure. It would be nice if you made a note to your online column stating the facts, and the fact is that little memphis, tennessee is the biggest cargo airport in the world. By 1995 according to writer harry walters, hong kong handled threefourths of all. Upon the completion of the 3rs, hkia will be able to serve 30 million additional passengers annually as forecasted in the hkia master plan 2030. This paper describes how construction progressed from the initial advance works contract awarded in january 1991 to the opening of the completed, stateoftheart airport and its massive 515 000 m 2 terminal building in july 1998. Another cause for this rush was due to the uncertain future of the airport construction after the transfer of sovereignty over hong kong to the peoples. We have worked at nearly 100 airports around the world, delivering many of the largest, busiest, and most technologically advanced airportssuch as those in qatar, the united arab emirates, china, saudi arabia, japan, australia, oman, the united kingdom, canada, and the united. They also have twoplustwo upholstered seats 64 to each car carpets and luggage racks. Sustainable financing for the hong kong international airport page 4 of 15 figure 4. The waterfront development in hong kong has a long history. The construction of the 3rs at hong kong international airport hkia comprises different components, including formation of about 650 hectares of land.
Courtesy the demographic and air traffic trends signified the economic impact of hong kong in the region. Hong kong international airport hkia expansion airport. Association of hong kong reda and the hong kong construction association ltd. The hong kong construction industry food for thought. We grow and develop with the city, linking hong kong with the. The hong kong construction industry professor chan ka kui bbs, jp chairman, advisory committee bre hong kong polytechnic university november 2009 1 part 1 an overview of the industry. The new hong kong international airport was built on a remote island site at. Hong kong international airport core programme bechtel. The building site was leveled and bridge construction started. Reclamation of approximately 650 hectares of land north of the existing airport island equivalent to 34 victoria parks, or 100 artificial islands for the new wing of hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Construction of other associated airport support infrastructure, road network and transportation facilities. Construction superintendent, systems fixedterm contract ref.
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