Substandard columns found at MTR site in Tung Chung
The Buildings Department on Saturday said it had found dozens of substandard columns at the MTR station that is currently under construction in Tung Chung West. Around 30 such columns were identified by the registered structural engineers (RSE) working on the project. The department asked that the RSE submit an investigation report and propose remedial measures by the middle of this month. The…
The Buildings Department recently discovered around 30 substandard columns at the MTR station currently under construction in Tung Chung West. Registered structural engineers conducting the project identified the defective columns. The department requested a detailed investigation and proposed solutions from the RSE team by the end of the month.
They will then review these submissions and oversee necessary corrective works to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The department found the issues during a routine inspection on the 27th of last month after confirming two concrete columns were substandard. The MTR Corporation subsequently halted relevant construction activities.
As per standard procedures, the RSE team conducted further inspections after removing concrete work, uncovering similar defects in additional columns. These findings were reported to the department last Tuesday. Temporary supports for the floor slab remain in place as they pose no risk to structural integrity. Their removal will only occur once RSE engineers confirm all works are satisfactory.
The department assures that all actions were performed according to approved plans, with no evidence of intentional deviations or code violations.
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