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This is the second building services Hong Kong Green Shop
contract awarded to Leighton on Shatin
to Central Link, which came after the Guide published by HKGBC
award of Kai Tak Station in January (HONG KONG) With a view to
2014. promoting the green building concepts
Ian Edwards, Managing Director of and sustainable practice to the
Leighton Asia, India and Offshore said: retail industry and the shoppers, the
Contract SCL 1176 is the next station Hong Kong Green Building Council
along from our recently awarded Kai (HKGBC) published the Hong Kong
Tak Station Contract (Contract SCL Green Shop Guide in March 2014
1175) and supports synergies in terms to provide practical guidance to the
of a combined shared project office set- owners, facility managers and tenants
up, centralised procurement and other of shopping malls and shops on
project delivery efficiencies. implementation of green measures at
their buildings and facilities.
Happy Valley In addition, the Guide aims to
drainage pact signed inculcate the green shopping habits
in the community, and enhance the
(HONG KONG) The Drainage Services
D e pa r t m e nt ha s a w a r de d t he f i r st
government consultancy agreement
under a New Engineering Contract
for professional services, a milestone
in enhancing contract-management
efficiency.
The five-year consultancy agreement
for the investigation, design and
construction of drainage improvement
works in Happy Valley will cost about
$8.9 million.
The consultant will study and propose
solutions for improving Happy Valley's
drainage capacity, and provide support
in supervising the improvement works.
Speaking at the contract-signing
ceremony, Drainage Services Director
Daniel Chung said the New Engineering
Contract emphasises mutual trust and
co-operation, and has provisions to
enhance efficiency. He hoped to extend
its use to consultancy agreements for
the entire sector's benefit.

Drainage Services Director Daniel Chung (second left)
signs the consultancy contract with Black & Veatch
Hong Kong Limited Managing Director Alan Man
(second right)

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