Mannings-Egis Joint Venture has been appointed by Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) and Transport Department (TD) of Hong Kong Special Administration Region Government to carry out investigation, design and construction supervision for Smart and Green Mass Transit System (SGMTS) in the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area (HSK/HT NDA) in Hong Kong, as key component of Hong Kong government's strategic "Northern Metropolis" development plan lasting for upcoming decades to develop an new urban area for a population of 2.5 million. This SGMTS project is an unprecedented case in Hong Kong.
The agreement signing ceremony on 4th June formalised the strategic partnership, while signifying that Egis has secured their first contract in Hong Kong with the supports of Transportation and Environment teams. The multidisciplinary team will spearhead this landmark initiative to reshape Hong Kong's transportation landscape.
The SGMTS project comprises the design of 4.5km highly efficient bus rapid transit solution plus the feasibility study for an additional 15km extension. Egis takes charge of the operator selection, which is to define the exact scope, performance KPIs and revenue generation model, as well as the full procurement process management.
Given the extremely dense and fragmented urban environment, the SGMTS project is highly complex. It is also very innovative both technically by the identification of the most innovative public transportation mode (BRT, ART, DRT, SRT, etc.), and operationally with the procurement of Design Build Operate contractors.
The SGMTS project is one of the three on-going development schemes for Smart and Green transportation in Hong Kong. This will set the basis for all future similar projects to be implemented in the Northern Metropolis development, as well as in other areas of Hong Kong to better serve the evolving mobility needs of the region.
The HSK SGMTS project is the first one of the three on-going development schemes for Smart and Green transportation to be awarded in Hong Kong.