HKA: technical visit to Six Pacific Place (6PP) subway construction

Overview

Key highlights for this technical visit include:

1. Explore the construction of a 77 metre underground pedestrian subway linking Six Pacific Place and Three Pacific Place beneath a busy commercial district, offering insights into tunnelling beneath an active urban environment.
2. Gain understanding of deep excavation to –12.6 mPD, including tunnelling through soft ground, mixed ground, and rock cover, and the associated geotechnical challenges.
3. Learn about the demanding site constraints, featuring limited working space, stringent noise and traffic management requirements, complex stakeholder coordination, and robust geotechnical risk control measures.
4. Observe industry leading digital and safety innovations, including Gambot 2.0, 3D laser scanning, remote controlled drilling systems, and digital Permit to Work workflows, showcasing modern construction technological advancements.

Capacity: 30
Dress code: Long trousers and full PPE (helmet with chin strap, reflective vest, safety boots)
Required certificates: Valid Green Card + Confined Space Worker/CP certificate

Registration deadline: Friday 10 April 2026

To book your place, simply click the “Book now” button below and follow the onscreen instructions.

Safety training certificates and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Participants shall bring with them their safety training certificate (“Green card”) and Certificate of Certified Worker of Confined Space /CP certificate 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 Members. Only successful applicants will be notified.
• The event will be conducted primarily in Cantonese, and English terms will be introduced where appropriate.
• Applicants with no-show records will be given lower priority in future events.
• Attendance certificates will be provided within two weeks of the event only if attendees participate for the entire duration of the event.
• The above is subject to change without prior notice.

Adverse weather arrangement

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 06.30. 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.

Any views or opinions expressed on any matters by the presenters or participants during or in connection with this presentation are solely the views of the authors of the respective comments and/or opinions and must not be taken to be the views of ICE or any other organisation. ICE makes no representations, warranties or assurances concerning any information provided in these presentations and accepts no responsibility for the content and/or accuracy.