Amec wins £48 million HKcontract

Amec International in joint venture with Kumagai Gumi has won a £48 million contract to carry out roadworks in Tuen Mun new town in Hong Kong for the Territory Development Department.

The work involves construction of a new dual two-lane carriageway, the widening of a slip road, the realignment of a section of Wong Chu Road, the extension of a pedestrian subway and extensive noise mitigation.

The contract is one of two covering the construction of bypasses around foothills to provide an alternative route to Lung Mun Road. The Kumagai-Amec JV is pre-qualified for the second contract as well. Work on the first scheme begins on 15 September.