HKA G&S: joint technical visit to site formation and infrastructure works at Pok Fu Lam

Overview

The scarcity of flat land resources in Hong Kong has led to the site selection of hilly terrains for the construction for the public housing development. The project under Contract No. CV/2020/01 at Pok Fu Lam South involves the site formation works of land platforms with a total area of approximately 7 hectares, in order to support the upcoming redevelopment of Wa Fu Estate.

Throughout the captioned site visit, participants will be introduced to large-scaled hillside site formation and civil works, including but not limited to the installation of retaining walls, construction of footbridges, roadworks, and other ancillary works such as landscaping.

Participants will also learn about the challenges and solutions of construction among harsh terrains/geology, and complex interfacing issues with nearby infrastructures (e.g. declared monument, reservoir).

• Capacity: 10 for ICE Members + 10 for HKIE GD Members
• Dress code: casual wear
• Registration deadline: 12 October 2024 (Saturday)

To book your place, simply click the book now button and follow the onscreen instructions.

Safety training certificates and personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Participants shall bring with them their safety training certificate (“Green card”) on the day of visit. The certificate shall be issued by recognised authorities and be valid on the day of the visit.
• Participants shall be dressed in long trousers and shall bring their own personal protective equipment (PPE), which shall include a pair of safety boots, a reflective vest and a safety helmet with chin strap.
• Attendees who fail to comply with the above requirements may be refused entry to the site area.

Notes

• Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to ICE Graduate and Student Members. Only successful applicants will be notified.
• The event will be conducted primarily in Cantonese, and English terms will be introduced where appropriate.
• Attendance certificates will be provided within two weeks of the event only if attendees participate for the entire duration of the event.
• Applicants with no-show records will be given lower priority in future G&S events.
• The above is subject to change without prior notice.

Adverse weather arrangements

The event will be cancelled or rescheduled to another date in the case of a red or black rainstorm signal, or typhoon signal no. 3 or above is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at or after 07.30. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event in view of safety or other considerations.

Disclaimer

The Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association) shall not under any circumstances be liable or otherwise for death, any injury, any damage to, loss or destruction of property or otherwise, in any such case arising from any accident or mishap, whether during or after this event, in preparation for it, travelling to or from it or otherwise.