The reclamation and advance works at Tung Chung East are the main part of Tung Chung New Town extension project, providing 40 000 new flats to meet future needs for housing and economic developments. The works aim to provide land in phases, with first population intake in 2023. The works mainly comprise of reclamation of the seabed at Tung Chung East by non-dredged methods to form a total of about 130 hectares of land; construction of seawalls and a multi-cell drainage box culvert; provision of infrastructure for Tung Chung Area 58; and implementation of the associated environmental mitigation measures.

“Deep Cement Mixing” (DCM) method is one of the non-dredged reclamation technology adopted in this project, so as to strengthen the soft marine deposit and to enhance the stability of the seawall foundation. This visit will include a brief introduction of the project background and the construction technology adopted, followed by an on-site boat tour.

The number of participants is limited to 28 and prior registration is required. The visit is free of charge and application will be accepted on first-come-first-serve basis with priority given to Registered Young Members. For registration, please complete the online application form at http://bit.ly/302gVq0. Successful applicants will be notified by email. For enquiries, please contact Ms. Evelyn WAI via Email: vg.hkieymc@gmail.com