Construction
The Government will seek lawmakers' approval to fund the site formation works and facilities required for the provision of government services in the fourth quarter of 2008. The estimated cost ranges from $1.8 billion to $2 billion.
The Civil Engineering & Development Department awarded a $407 million contract for stage-one infrastructure works at the former Kai Tak Airport on 2 September 2009. Works started on 4 September for completion in four years. The contract comprises the construction of a 1.8 km (1.1 mi)-long single two-lane carriageway, associated drainage, sewerage and water works, and a fireboat berth and public landing steps. The works will provide infrastructure to serve the early development of the southern part of the former runway area, which includes the first cruise terminal berth and a park. The works have been designed by AECOM Asia which will also supervise construction.
Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Mak Chai-kwong, and the Managing Director of Dragages Hong Kong Limited, Mr Nicolas Borit on 8 May 2010 signed a design and build contract for the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Building. The first berth will be commissioned in mid 2013 and will be capable of accommodating the world’s largest cruise vessels. The second berth will commence operation in 2014 for berthing medium-sized cruise vessels.
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