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| No.5 May, 2010 |
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Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Building contract signed |
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 The Government has signed a design and build contract with Dragages Hong Kong Limited for the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Building, marking an important step in the development of the project.
 Financial Secretary John Tsang witnessed the signing of the contract on May 8 by the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) Mak Chai-kwong and Dragages Hong Kong Limited Managing Director Nicolas Borit.
Mr Tsang said Hong Kong possessed all significant attributes to develop into a major cruise hub in the region, and was well-positioned to benefit from the growth of the Asia Pacific cruise market.
"The signing of the contract will propel the works of the cruise terminal building ahead at full steam. The building will be completed in 2013 - a year ahead of our original schedule - to provide world-class services to cruise passengers.
"It will also provide another landmark to grace our spectacular harbour and welcome visitors from around the globe," Mr Tsang added.
The new cruise terminal building will meet the technical requirements for a highly functional facility that will allow the operator to provide world-class services. An optimised structural design concept will be adopted to create more space inside for more effective passenger-flow handling.
To adhere to the highest level of environmental sustainability, the building will make full use of natural lighting and ventilation, as well as a number of energy saving devices.
It will also be well equipped with supporting facilities to accommodate berthing two mega cruise vessels concurrently, and will provide flexibility for converting the cruise terminal operation area into other uses during non-peak season to maximise its usage.
The building will provide an ancillary commercial area of about 5,600 square metres, and a landscaped deck with open space and greenery for public enjoyment.
The Government is developing the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal through two works contracts. The first is the site-formation works contract, which involves construction of berthing facilities. The second is for the design and build of the cruise terminal building.
The site-formation works for the cruise terminal started last year. 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. After relocation of submarine gas mains by the Hong Kong & China Gas Company, dredging works at the seabed will be carried out. On completion, the berthing capacity of the second berth will be enhanced to accommodate the world's largest cruise vessels in 2015. |
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