MTR Corporation has awarded Leighton Asia, acting in a joint venture, an HK$2.9 billion contract to construct the West Kowloon Terminus Approach Tunnel and Track Fan Tunnel section of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL).
     This is the second XRL project contract to be awarded to Leighton Asia, following the award of an HK$3.2 billion contract in March this year for the construction of tunnels and a ventilation building in the Tse Uk Tsuen to Shek Yam section.
     The latest contract includes the construction of a 31m wide approach tunnel and 121m wide track fan tunnel, as well as a public transport interchange incorporating associated buildings and landscaping. Other works include the construction of 300m road underpass and 2 new footbridges.
     Contract works start in August 2010 with scheduled completion in 2015.