Shearwater Regulatory News (SWG)

29 Jun 2009 10:30



29 June 2009

SCOTT WILSON TO BE APPOINTED BY MTR CORPORATION FOR 

THE SOUTH ISLAND LINE IN HONG KONG

Scott Wilson Group plc ("Scott Wilson" or "the Group"), the global integrated design and engineering consultancy for the built and natural environments, is pleased to announce that MTR Corporation has confirmed its intention, subject to formal railway procedures necessary in Hong Kong, to award the Detailed Design Package C902 for South Horizon Station, Lei Tung Station and Tunnels for the South Island Line in Hong Kong.

The contract to Scott Wilson is worth over £8 million over two years. This important new rail link runs from Central to Ap Lei Chau on the south side of Hong Kong Island and the construction  cost is estimated to be in excess of £500 million. 

Hugh Blackwood, Group Chief Executive, comments, "We are delighted to secure this major package of engineering work for Scott Wilson in the Asia-Pacific region. We have worked with the MTR Corporation for many years and welcome this opportunity to continue our strong relationship. We are well positioned to assist Hong Kong in delivering its ambitious infrastructure programme and look forward to further project wins."

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Scott Wilson Group plc

Scott Wilson Group plc is a global integrated design and engineering consultancy for the built and natural environments. With its headquarters in the UK, the Group has a worldwide network of 80 offices and over 6,000 employees. Scott Wilson offers Strategic Consultancy and multi-disciplinary professional services in the Railways, Buildings & Infrastructure, Environment & Natural Resources and Roads Sectors.

www.scottwilson.com