Name of the Project
Siu Ho Wan Water Treatment Works expansion.

Location
Lantau Island, in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Client
Water Supplies Department (WSD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Project Description
The expansion aims to facilitate the Hong Kong government’s various housing and economic developments along the northern shore of Lantau under the Sustainable Lantau Blueprint.

The project comprises the extension of the Siu Ho Wan Water Treatment Works and enhancing the transfer capacity of the associated raw water supply systems.

Capacity will expand from 150 000 m3/d to 300 000 m3/d.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The construction is tentatively scheduled to start in 2021 for completion in 2025.

Latest Developments
Black & Veatch has been awarded the contract for the investigation study, site investigation, design, preparation and assessment of tenders and supervising the construction works of the Siu Ho Wan Water Treatment Works extension. The contract is valued at $54-million.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Black & Veatch (investigation study, site investigation, design, preparation and assessment of tenders and supervision of construction works).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
WSD of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, email wsdinfo@wsd.gov.hk.