AECOM has been selected in a joint venture by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) of the Hong Kong Government for the design and construction of Package 3 of the first phase development of the New Territories North – San Tin / Lok Ma Chau Development Node. This project is a cornerstone of the Northern Metropolis, a major new development in Hong Kong that will support approximately 2.5 million people and advance economic growth, innovation and technology, and sustainable urban development.

AECOM will provide a comprehensive range of services for Package 3 in its joint venture with AtkinsRéalis, including design, tender and construction supervision, site formation and other engineering infrastructure works, urban-rural integration, nature-based solutions (NbS), open space design and landscaping, digital solutions, and environmental monitoring and mitigation. With completion targeted for 2038, the approximately 190-ha development is designed to support the innovation and technology industry, housing, community and commercial spaces.

For this project, AECOM aims to optimise land use by balancing modern development with nature and cultural conservation. The design emphasises urban-rural integration and nature-positive infrastructure, featuring new and environmentally restored open spaces, revitalised rivers, a cultural and recreational complex for the community, and a landscaped deck for pedestrians and cyclists, all designed with climate resilience and innovative construction methodologies in mind.

To align with the government’s Smart City strategy, AECOM will take the lead in the development and implementation of a unified digital twin platform for the entire San Tin Technopole project to support efficient planning and delivery. The platform will enhance visualisation of digital model outcomes and develop digital services for data depository in infrastructure design, in alignment with the government’s initiatives like Common Spatial Data Infrastructure (CSDI) and Integrated Capital Works Platform (iCWP).

AECOM’s work on this project builds on the successful progress of Package 1, which involves design and project supervision services for a 250-ha portion of San Tin. Additionally, AECOM has been selected to conduct the investigation study for Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park, a 348-ha site northwest of San Tin Technopole and the first wetland conservation park in Hong Kong planned under the government’s Northern Metropolis development strategy.

“With our expanded role in the San Tin Technopole project, AECOM will bring together an integrated, multi-disciplinary team to deliver technical excellence, digitalised solutions and nature-positive approaches to create a world-class, community-focused innovation and technology hub,” said Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM’s Asia region.

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