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The big dig: how the high cost of land is forcing Hong Kong into caverns
The Guardian   22 January 2018   Hong Kong  
An illustration of Hong Kong’s strategy to shift new developments into caverns and subterranean tunnels. Photograph: Hong Kong Civil Engineering and Development Department
<p>There is a particular bridge in Hong Kong that offers spectacular views: the mouth of a river on one side, and near-identical rows of white apartment blocks and mountains on the other.</p> <p>No matter where you look, though, you can&rsquo;t escape the ...
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Hong Kong completes link to mega bridge
The construction index   20 April 2017   Hong Kong   Asia  
Tunnel link to mega bridge (source: The construction index)
<p>A 12km-long tunnel and viaduct link to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will be completely connected this month, Hong Kong&rsquo;s Highways Department has announced.</p> <p>One of the two design and construction contracts is being undertaken by China State ...
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Hong Kong tenders tunnel contract
The construction index   06 February 2017   Hong Kong   Asia  
Hong Kong (source: The Construction Index)
<p>Hong Kong's Highway Department is inviting bids for an 83-month road project that includes tunnelling, flyover upgrades, a noise enclousure and demolition work.</p> <p>Work on the Central Kowloon Route - Yau Ma Tei East project includes construction of ...
Cowi teams up with new UK acquisition for HK airport contracts
The construction index   10 October 2016   Hong Kong   Asia  
Hong Kong International Airport
<p>Cowi and its new UK-based acquisition Donaldson have won a series of contracts on the project to create a three-runway system at Hong Kong International Airport.</p> <p>"The early results of the collaboration between Donaldson tunnel staff in Hong Kong ...
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