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A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF KEY CONSTRUCTION STATISTICS AND TOPICAL REPORTS ON CONSTRUCTION IN HONG KONG
Works Digest
Key Construction Statistics
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Works Digest Issue No.61
Notes 1. The Forecast of Consultancies is issued in good faith, but in no way indicates that consultancies will be invited for the particular projects listed, either at the time stated or at any time, and Government accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or expenses that may be incurred as a result of publication of the Forecast.

2. The date in Column 3 of the Forecast refers to the probable date of inviting the submission of Expressions of Interest from consultants longlisted for a Project. Consultancies which are suitable for small consultants are marked with a *. 3*

3. The following abbreviations are used in the Forecast
Abbreviations
FS Feasibility Study
QS Quantity Surveying
SE Structural Engineering
Drainage Services Department
Environmental Protection Department
Water Supplies Department
FORECAST OF CONSULTANCIES JULY 2005 TO DECEMBER 2005 2005 7 2005 12

PWP Item No.
Type of Agreement
Interest
Expected Duration

Improvement to Kowloon Park Swimming Pool
Improvement to Hong Kong Coliseum and Improvement to Queen Elizabeth Stadium /

Improvement to Victoria Park Tennis Centre and Improvement to Hong Kong Stadium /

Engineering Design for the Joss Paper Burners and Flue Gas & Ash Treatment Systems for the Additional Columbarium at Diamond Hill

Consultancy Agreement No. 9QP004 Term Consultancy for Works Contracts for which the Architectural Services Department is Responsible
Construction of District Open Space in Area 40A, Tseung Kwan O and Sham Shui Po Park Stage II 40

Construction of Local Open Space Area 16 (Yau Oi South) Tuen Mun ( )
Design and Construction of Indoor Recreation Centre cum Library in Area 17, Tung Chung

70 months 70
Mr. Jimmy Yeung
48 months 48
2867 3704
Architectural Lead
Consultants
52 months 52
2867 3704
Architectural Lead
Consultants
42 months 42
2867 3704
19 months 19
2867 3485
3 years 3
2867 3605
48 months 48
2867 3605
44 months 44
2867 3605
56 months 56
Mr. K.S. Shum
PWP Item No.
Type of Agreement
Interest
Expected Duration

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-
-
-
-
Construction of Joint-User Complex & Wholesale Fish Market at Area 44, Tuen Mun

60 months 60
2867 3605
Quantity Surveying
70 months 70
2867 3605
Quantity Surveying
48 months 48
2867 3605
Improvement to Hong Kong Coliseum and Improvement to Queen Elizabeth Stadium /

52 months 52
2867 3605
Improvement to Victoria Park Tennis Centre and Improvement to Hong Kong Stadium /

42 months 42
2867 3605
-
-
10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 6, Package M Stability Studies of Private Slopes - Investigation M –
I
18 months 18
10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 6, Package N Landslip Preventive Works on Government Slopes and Related Studies - Investigation, Design and Construction N –
DC
36 months 36

PWP Item No.
Type of Agreement
Interest
Expected Duration

-
-
-
-
10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 6, Package K Landslip Preventive Works on Government Slopes and Related Studies - Investigation, Design and Construction K –
DC
60 months 60
10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 6, Package L Landslip Preventive Works on Government Slopes and Related Studies - Investigation, Design and Construction L –
DC
60 months 60
10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 6, Package H Stability Studies of Private Slopes - Investigation H –
I
30 months 30
Mr K C IP 2762 5050
Cycle Tracks connecting North West New Territories with North East New Territories
DC
84 months 84
Mr Henry YIP
4103CD Tender and construction of Hong Kong West drainage tunnel – design and construction –
D&C
95 months 95
PWP Item No.
Type of Agreement
Interest
Expected Duration

4108CD
4229DS
4339DS
4238DS
4111CD
4238DS
4104CD
Tender and construction of Lai Chi Kok transfer scheme – design and construction
Environmental monitoring and audit for expansion of Shek Wu Hui sewage treatment works and upgrading of Ting Kok Road pumping station No. 5

North District sewerage, stage 2 phase 1 - design and construction 2 1

Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2A – sewage conveyance system -
Drainage improvement in Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi – Tsuen Wan drainage tunnel – tender and construction
– –
Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2A – environmental impact assessment study -

Drainage improvement in Northern Hong Kong Island - lower catchment – design and construction

93 months 93
Jul 2005 2005 7
64 months 64
Jul 2005 2005 7
109 months 109
Aug 2005 2005 8
120 months 120
94 months 94
Sep 2005 2005 9
18 months 18
Nov 2005 2005 11
101 months 101

PWP Item No.
Type of Agreement
Interest
Expected Duration

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-
Study on the Refurbishment and Modification of Island East Transfer Station
Study on the Extension of Sha Tin Transfer Station
FS
27 months 27
Mr. Jason LEUNG
10 months 10
2872 1752
-
-
-
-
-
-
Provision of Additional Interchange near Sam Shing Estate and Widening of Tuen Mun Road at Tsing Tin Interchange

CE 24/2005(HY) – Structural Integrity of Shing Mun Tunnel and Tseung Kwan O Tunnel – Investigation

CE 25/2005(HY) – Tunnel Restoration Works at Lion Rock Tunnel – Design and Construction
CE 28/2005(HY) – Tuen Mun Chek Lap Kok Link and Tuen Mun Western Bypass - Feasibility Study –
Traffic Impact Assessment (Construction Stage) for Improvement to pedestrian subway system at Kwai Fuk Road Roundabout
Link Options between Tuen Mun and Lantau - Feasibility Study -
I&PD
12 Months 12
Mr. S.C. WONG
15 Months 15
Mr. P.H. CHAN
33 Months 33
Mr. P.H. CHAN
9 Months 9
Mr. W.K. WONG
2 Months 2
Mr. W.K. KWAN
9 Months 9
Mr. W.K. WONG
PWP Item No.
Type of Agreement
Interest
Expected Duration

Investigation for Fleming Road Elevated Walkway and Local Traffic Improvement Measures in Wan Chai

Survey on Level of Taxi Service in Lantau
Update of BDTMs to 2004 base years for Urban Areas -2004
Update of BDTMs to 2004 base years for the New Territories -2004
I
I
I
I
FS
FS
12 months 12
7 months 7
Oct 2005 2005 10
1 month 1
6 months 6
12 months 12
12 months 12
Water Supplies Department
- Improvement to Hong Kong Central Mid-level and High Level Areas Water Supply – Remaining Works – Design and Construction
– –
66 months 66

Notes 1. The Forecast of Invitations to Tender is issued in good faith, but in no way indicates that tenders will be invited for the
particular projects listed either at the time stated or at any time, and Government accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or expenses that may be incurred as a result of the publication of the Forecast.

2. In column 2, NSC and DSC denotes nominated sub-contract arrangement and domestic sub-contract arrangement respectively for the associated building services works. NSCDSC
3. Unless otherwise stated, the date given in column 3 is the probable date for gazetting or inviting tenders. Tenders called by invitation, instead by gazettal, are marked with a *. *

4. Contracts to be proceeded by Design & Build is indicated by (D&B) in column 4.
5. To be eligible to tender Contractors must be in the appropriate LIST/CATEGORY/GROUP indicated in the Invitations to
Tender. //
6. Details of the rules for administration of the List of Approved Contractors for Public Works are described in Contractor Management Handbook Revision A. A
FORECAST OF INVITATIONS TO TENDER JULY 2005 TO DECEMBER 2005 2005 7 2005 12
CONTENTS

AIR Air-conditioning Installation
BD Buildings
BITU Supply of Bituminous Pavement Materials and Construction of Special Bituminous Surfacing
BRI Broadcast Reception Installations
BURG Burglar Alarm and Security Installation
CKE Commercial Kitchen Equipment
COAE Broadcast Reception Installation
COKI Catering Equipment Installation
DBO Design, Build & Operate
DEMO Demolition of Various of Structures
DIES Diesel Generator Installation
DSC Domestic Sub-contract
ELEC Electrical Installation
ELME Electrical and Mechanical Installation for Sewage Treatment and Screening Plants
ELTI Electronics Timing and Display Installation
EXPA Supply and Installation of Expansion Joints for Highway Structures
FABS Fabrication of Steel Pipe Specials
FABU Fabrication of Unfired Pressure Vessels
FIRE Fire Service Installation
FOUN Fountain Installation
GAS Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation
GLAS Design, Manufacture and Installation of Glass (or Fibre) Reinforced Plastic Units ()

LAND Land, Engineering and Hydrographic Survey Services
LANP Landslip Preventive/Remedial Works to Slopes/Retaining Walls
LANS Landscaping
LIFT Lift, Escalator Passenger Conveyor Installation
LOVO Low Voltage Cubicle Switchboard Installation
MANU Mechanical Plants and Equipment Installation
MECH Mechanical Handling and Lifting Installation
MOTO Motor Vehicle Body-Building and Painting
NA Not Applicable
Abbreviations
PREF Prefabricated Architectural Walls and Finishes (Screens, Sound Barriers and Retaining Walls)

PUMP Supply and Installation of Pumpsets and Associated Pipework
PW Port Works
REHI Repair and Restoration of Historic Buildings
REMO Repair of Motors, Transformers and Switchgear
ROAD Road Marking
RT Restricted Tender
SC Specialist Contractors
SF Site Formation
SPAC Space Frame Systems
SPEC Specialized Operations for Highway Structures
ST Selective Tendering
STEA Steam, Compressed Air Installation
STRU Structural Steelwork
SURV Survey of Government Land Pressure Receivers subject to Steam and/ Air Pressure(but excluding Steam Boilers)
/()
TSE Traffic Signal Equipment
TURN Turn-key Interior Design and Fitting-out Works
UNIN Uninterruptible Power Supply Installation
VIDE Video Electronics Installation
WATE Supply and Installation of Water Treatment Plant
WW Waterworks
M1 Up to $100 million (estimated cost) 1
M2 From $100 million, to $200 million (estimated cost) 12
M3 From $200 million, to $300 million (estimated cost) 23
M4 Exceeding $300 million (estimated cost) 3

PWP Item No.
Probable Date of Gazettal/
Works Category & Lowest Group Range of
Permitted to Estimate of Name and Tel. No. of Tender Cost Contact Person

101ET
060MM
22MF
49RE
Construction of Local Open Space in Areas 25, 25A & 25B, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long (DSC) ,

()
Contract No. TC P071 Term Contract for Design and Construction of Minor Works at Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories and Outlying Islands TC P071

Contract No. SS P308 The Construction of a Special School for Severely Mentally Handicapped Children in Area 32, Tin Shui Wai (NSC) SS P308 32
( )
Contract No. AL P307 Improvement of Facilities at Specialist Outpatient Block of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (DSC) AL P307

()
Prequalification for Design and Construction of Indoor Recreation Centre cum Library in Area 17, Tung Chung, Lantau Island

Prequalification for Design & Construction of Renovation of Libraries (Phase 2)

Oct 2005
2867 3843

()
2773 2288
2867 4245
2867 3904
2867 3718
2867 3803

PWP Item No.
Probable Date Works Category of Gazettal/ & Lowest Group Range of
Inviting Permitted to Estimate of Name and Tel. No. of Contract No. & Title of Contract Tenders Tender Cost Contact Person
/

Architectural Services Department
100ET Reprovisioning of MHAHK Pak Tin Children’s Centre at Cornwall Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon (NSC)

()
BD Group C
2867 4245
-
Contract No. CV/2005/01 Operation of Public Filling Reception Facilities and Delivery of Public Fill to Reclamation in Mainland CV/2005/01

NA Group A, B & C

2762 5544
Contract No. CV/2005/04 Formation of Wo Yi Hop Village Expansion Area CV/2005/04
Jul 2005 2005 7
SF Group B
M1 Mr C K LAM 27625515
Contract No. GE/2005/34 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 6, Package A - Landslip Preventive Works for Slopes in Eastern New Territories GE/2005/34 A –
Jul 2005 2005 7
LANP / /
2762 5300
Contract No.GE/2005/35 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 6, Package B - Landslip Preventive Works for Slopes in Hong Kong Island GE/2005/35 B –
Jul 2005 2005 7
LANP / /
2762 5300
PWP Item No.
/

7094TB
5001BX
5001BX
5001BX
Contract No. ST/2005/01 Sha Tin New Town Stage 2 Pedestrian and Cycle Subways at Lion Bridge ST/2005/01
Jul 2005 2005 7
RD Group B
M1 Mr S C CHAN 2301 1596
Contract No. GE/2005/24 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 5, Package A - Landslip Preventive Works for Slopes in Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan GE/2005/24 A –
Aug 2005 2005 8
LANP /
/
M1 Mr W K PUN 2762 5362
Contract No. GE/2005/36 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 5, Package H - Ground Investigation Works for Slopes in Outlying Islands GE/2005/36 H –
Aug 2005 2005 8
GROU Group II
M1 Mr C F CHAN 2762 5444
Contract No. GE/2005/41 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 5, Package L - Ground Investigation Works for Slopes in Yuen Long, Sai Kung, Tai Po, Tsuen Wan and North GE/2005/41 L -
Aug 2005 2005 8
GROU Group II

PWP Item No.
/

7177CL
5001BX
B564CL
5001BX
Contract No. ST/2005/02 Sha Tin New Town Road Works at Areas 34 and 52 in Shui Chuen O and Area 56A in Kau To ST/2005/02 3452 56A
Aug 2005 2005 8
RD Group C
Contract No. GE/2005/23 Ground Investigation – New Territories East (Term Contract) GE/2005/23 – ( )
Sep 2005 2005 9
GROU Group II
M1 Mr C K WONG 2762 5300
Contract No. GE/2005/42 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 4, Package C - Landslip Preventive Works for Slopes in Kwun Tong, Wong Tai Sin and Sai Kung (Batch B) GE/2005/42 C –
( )
LANP / /
M1 Mr C F CHAN 2762 5444
Contract No. KL/2005/01 Development near Choi Wan Road and Jordan Valley Remaining Infrastructure Works - Stage 1 KL/2005/01 -
Sep 2005 2005 9
RD Group C
M2 Mr K K LO 2301 1443
Contract No. GE/2005/33 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 4, Package G - Landslip Preventive Works for Slopes in Shatin GE/2005/33 G –
Nov 2005 2005 11
LANP / /
PWP Item No.
/

-
Nov 2005 2005 11
GROU Group II
M1 Mr C K WONG 2762 5300
Contract No. GE/2005/32 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 5, Package B - Landslip Preventive Works for Slopes in Northern District GE/2005/32 B –
Dec 2005 2005 12
LANP / /
2762 5444
Contract No. GE/2005/43 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 5, Package L - Landslip Preventive Works for Slopes in Yuen Long, Sai Kung, Tai Po, Tsuen Wan and North GE/2005/43 L –

LANP / /
M1 Mr C F CHAN 2762 5444
Contract No. TK/2005/01 Tseung Kwan O Development – Northern Access to Area 86 TK 2005/01 – 86
Dec 2005 2005 12
RD Group C
4208DS Contract No. DC/2005/05 Ngong Ping village sewerage DC/2005/05
Jul 2005 2005 7
RD Group A
2594 7252

PWP Item No.

4276DS
4109CD
Contract No. DC/2005/07 North and South Kowloon sewerage stage 2 DC/2005/07

Contract No. DC/2005/08 Drainage improvement works at Fu Tei Au, Sheung Shui DC/2005/08
Contract No. DC/2005/10 Drainage improvement works at Yung Shue Long New Village in Lamma Island, Tseng Lan Shue in Sai Kung and Shui Lau Hang in Ta Kwu Ling DC/2005/10

Contract No. DE/2005/06 Supply and installation of electrical and mechanical equipment for the improvement works of existing primary sedimentation tanks at Shatin sewage treatment works, stage II DE/2005/06

Contract No. DC/2005/04 Construction of Shatin sewage treatment works stage III extension - remaining works DC/2005/04 -

Contract No. DC/2005/09 Drainage improvement works in Tai Po urban area DC/2005/09
Jul 2005 2005 7
Jul 2005 2005 7
Jul 2005 2005 7
Jul 2005 2005 7
Aug 2005 2005 8
Aug 2005 2005 8
RD Group B
2159 3403
2594 7403
2594 7403
ELME NA
2594 7302
2594 7504
2594 7292
PWP Item No.

4276DS
4229DS
4229DS
4125CD
4215DS
4340DS
Contract No. DE/2005/01 Supply and installation of E&M equipment for Sha Tin sewage treatment works stage III extension - remaining work DE/2005/01
-
Contract No. DE/2005/03 Supply and Installation of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment for Expansion of Shek Wu Hui Sewage Treatment Works DE/2005/03

Contract No. DE/2005/04 Supply and Installation of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment for Upgrading of Ting Kok Road Pumping Station No.5 DE/2005/04

Contract No. DC/2004/11 Drainage Improvement from Tung Kok Wai to San Wai, Fanling DC/2004/11

Contract No. DE/2005/05 Supply and Installation of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment for Nam Sang Wai, Sha Po and Kam Tin Sewage Pumping Stations DE/2005/05

Port Shelter Sewerage Stage 3 – Sai Kung Area 4 Sewerage –

ELME NA
2594 7302
ELME NA
2594 7322
ELME NA
2594 7303
2594 7403
ELME NA
2594 7304
2594 7501

PWP Item No.
/

-
-
-
-
-
1013/EM/2005 Triennial Contract for the Operation & Maintenance of Unattended Air Conditioning Installations for Municipal Venues in Kowloon

AIR
3155 4071

LIFT

1036/EM/2005 Triennial Contract for the Maintenance of Attended Air Conditioning Installations for Municipal Venues in Hong Kong Region

AIR

AIR

3155 4067
1016/EM/2005 Biennial Term Contract for the Maintenance and Repair of, Alterations and Additions to Electrical Installations in the Properties of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Mainland North)
( )
Aug 2005 2005 8
ELEC
3155 4308
PWP Item No.
/

-
-
-
1017/EM/2005 Biennial Term Contract for the Maintenance and Repair of, Alterations and Additions to Electrical Installations in the Properties of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong Island and Islands South)
( )
Aug 2005 2005 8
ELEC
3155 4308
1018/EM/2005 Biennial Term Contract for the Maintenance and Repair of, Alterations and Additions to Electrical Installations in the Properties of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Mainland South)
( )
Aug 2005 2005 8
ELEC
3155 4308
1034/EM/2005 Biennial Term Contract for Supply and Installation of CCTV Systems for 2006- 2008 for HKSAR Government (2006- 2008)
Oct 2005 2005 10
VIDE
- Demonstration Scheme on Reclaimed Water Uses in the North District
Oct 2005 200510
2872 1806

PWP Item No.

-
-
-
-
HY/2005/06 – Castle Peak Road Improvement – West of Tsing Lung Tau
HY/2004/15 - Covered Walkway between Elegance Garden and Wan Tau Street, Tai Po Market, Tai Po

HY/2005/05 – Rehabilitation of Broadcast Drive, Marconi Road and Fessenden Road

2011 )
Highways Department Term Management Contract (Eastern and Southern Districts of Hong Kong Island 2006-2011) (
2006 2011 )
RD Group C
2762 3539
M1 Mr. K.K. WONG
3188 3299
M1 Ms.W.Y. WU
2707 7410
2231 5627
6019TC
6019TC
Area Traffic Control System for Tuen Mun and Yuen Long Districts
Closed Circuit Television System for Tuen Mun and Yuen Long Districts
Jul 2005 2005 7
Aug 2005 2005 8
TSE
2782 7210
VIDE SC
2782 7210
PWP Item No.

6/WSD/05 Uprating of Tuen Mun Water Treatment Works
4/WSD/05 Replacement and Rehabilitation of Water Mains, Stage 1 Phase 2, Mains in Sha Tin and Tai Wai 1 2

Replacement of Oil Circuit Breaker Switchboards by Gas-insulated Vacuum Circuit Breaker Switchboards at Tsuen Wan Salt Water Pumping Station

Replacement of a Filter Press at Sheung Shui Water Treatment Works
2/WSD/05 Water Supply to Sha Tin Development Area 56A – Construction of Kau To High Level Fresh Water Service Reservoir and Kau To Fresh Water Pumping Station 56A –

7/WSD/05 Term Contract for Mechanical and Electrical Works of Water Supplies Department Contract Period 1.5.2006 - 30.4.2009
1.5.2006 - 30.4.2009
WATE
WW Group B
INDU
WATE
WW Group B
ELEC / Group III MANU / Group II
/ III / II
M1 Mr. K.C. TAM 2634 3700

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PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME ACTUAL EXPENDITURE (INCLUDING EXPENDITURE ON THE AIRPORT CORE PROGRAMME)
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1
98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
A C
TU A
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PE N
D IT
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E (H
K $M

(1) (2) (1)+(2) (ALL FIGURES ARE IN HK$ MILLION )
( )

The actual expenditure of the Public Works Programme excludes that of the Urban and Regional Councils and Hong Kong Housing Authority. The Works expenditure includes payments to contractors in respect of building and civil engineering works undertaken and project- related consultants' fees. Purchase of Properties refers to open market acquisition of completed properties.
2 4,585.5 3.5 4,589.0 2000 3 5,591.5 9.1 5,600.6
4 5,763.7 2.4 5,766.1 23,476.1 1 7,982.0 1.7 7,983.7 2 4,201.4 6.1 4,207.5 3 5,681.5 0.2 5,681.7 4 6,207.7 -0.5 6,207.2 24,080.1
2001
1 6,912.1 71.8 6,983.9 2 6,240.6 10.9 6,251.5 3 5,957.0 41.4 5,998.4 4 6,073.9 1.4 6,075.3 25,309.1
2002
1 7,009.8 5.2 7,015.0 2 6,039.9 0.0 6,039.9 3 6,334.9 0.0 6,334.9 4 6,547.4 0.0 6,547.4 25,937.2
2003
1 7,511.9 0.0 7,511.9 2 5,820.5 0.0 5,820.5 3 5,745.7 0.0 5,745.7 4 6,165.8 0.0 6,165.8 25,243.9
2004
KEY CONSTRUCTION STATISTICS
Comments on key construction statistics
Gross value of construction work performed by Main Contractors at construction sites, analysed by sector or by type of project (,)
Number of manual workers engaged at construction sites
Usable floor areas of new buildings completed and of new building projects for which consent to commence work has been given (for Private Sector) ()
Building Work Tender Price Index (for Arch S D building works) ()
Building Services Tender Price Index (for Arch S D building works) ()
Average Daily Wages of Workers Engaged in Public Sector Construction Projects
Consumer Price Index C (CPI(C))

The total number of manual workers engaged at construction sites
increased from 58,951 in the 4th quarter 2004 to 64,189 in the 1st
quarter 2005, or about 8.9%.
COMMENTS ON KEY CONSTRUCTION STATISTICS

64,189
58,951 8.9%
During the 1st quarter 2005, the Building Works Tender Price Index
(BWTPI) increased by about 1.4%. The Building Services Tender Price 1.4%
Index (BSTPI) remains unchanged.
The 1999/2000 based Consumer Price Index (CPI(C)) at the end of the /
1st quarter 2005 remains unchanged at 91.8 as compared with that at the 91.8
end of the 4th quarter 2004. 91.8

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GROSS VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION WORK PERFORMED BY MAIN CONTRACTORS AT CONSTRUCTION SITES, ANALYSED BY SECTOR OR TYPE OF PROJECT
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1
98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
PUBLIC
PRIVATE
BUILDING
YEAR QTR TOTAL
PUBLIC PRIVATE BUILDING CIVIL ENG.
( ALL FIGURES IN HK$ MILLION ) ( )
* Revised figures
**Provisional figures

The figures for the gross value of construction work performed by Main Contractors at construction sites, analysed by sector or by type of contract are prepared by the Census and Statistics Department and are given at current prices. Figures may not add up to total due to rounding.
2 21,413 12,494 8,919 16,686 4,727 3 22,472 12,603 9,869 17,624 4,847 4 23,049 12,448 10,601 17,132 5,917
2000
1 20,517 11,619 8,898 14,806 5,711 2 19,920 10,347 9,572 14,322 5,598 3 19,230 9,394 9,836 13,438 5,792 4 22,624 10,433 12,191 15,408 7,216
2001
1 18,907 9,007 9,900 12,897 6,010 2 19,607 8,464 11,143 14,211 5,397 3 17,960 7,191 10,769 13,084 4,875 4 17,888 7,408 10,480 12,827 5,061
2002
1 16,921 7,662 9,259 12,253 4,667 2 18,127 9,061 9,065 12,859 5,268 3 16,856 8,090 8,766 11,625 5,231 4 15,661 7,564 8,097 10,566 5,095
2003
1 14,461 7,569 6,892 9,655 4,806 2 14,168 7,256 6,911 9,233 4,934 3 13,730 6,890 6,840 9,119 4,612
4* 14,195 6,818 7,377 9,423 4,771
2004
ANALYSIS BY ANALYSIS BY TYPE OF YEAR QUARTER TOTAL SECTOR PROJECT
PUBLIC PRIVATE BUILDING CIVIL ENG.
2 79261 43782 35479 62725 16536 3 80691 44253 36438 61751 18940 4 83924 44355 39569 61676 22248 1 87813 44558 43255 63418 24395 2 80269 36645 43624 58619 21650 3 76524 33489 43035 54593 21931 4 76601 33761 42840 54323 22278 1 76931 32074 44857 55762 21169 2 79193 31823 47370 57266 21927 3 70376 28645 41731 48660 21716 4 66393 28810 37583 45286 21107 1 66675 28181 38494 47548 19127 2 63174 28793 34381 44184 18990 3 64422 26939 37483 44462 19960 4 62176 26264 35912 44146 18030 1 62761 26034 36727 45428 17333 2 66565 27824 38741 47081 19484 3 62482 26668 35814 42830 19652 4 58951 25525 33426 39097 19854
2005 1 64189 27132 37057 43877 20312
2004
2000
2001
2002
2003
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1
95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
PUBLIC
PRIVATE
BUILDING
YEAR (QUARTER) ()
NUMBER OF MANUAL WORKERS ENGAGED AT CONSTRUCTION SITES
The figures for the number of manual workers engaged at building and civil engineering construction sites, analysed by sector (Public and Private) or by type of project (Building and Civil Engineering) are based on the Quarterly Report of Employment and Vacancies at Construction Sites prepared by the Census and Statistics Department.

NEW BUILDINGS BUILDINGS WITH CONSENT TO YEAR QTR COMPLETED COMMENCE WORK
( FIGURES IN '000 SQ. M. OF USABLE FLOOR AREA)
2 408 285 2000 3 378 528
4 585 583 1 382 557 2 351 372 3 364 187 4 440 378 1 318 229 2 378 418 3 800 368 4 742 356 1 253 484 2 449 343 3 518 551 4 455 407 1 323 500 2 378 297 3 590 194 4 356 198
2005 1 292 283
2001
2002
2003
2004
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1
98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
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Figures for usable floor areas for buildings completed and for building projects for which consent to commence work has been given are extracted from the Monthly Statistics issued by the Buildings Department. The usable floor area is defined as the aggregate of the area of the floor or floors in a storey or a building excluding any staircases, public circulation space, lift landings, air- conditioning system or similar service provided for the building.

USABLE FLOOR AREAS OF NEW BUILDINGS COMPLETED AND OF NEW BUILDING PROJECTS FOR WHICH CONSENT TO COMMENCE WORK HAS BEEN GIVEN
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Building Works Tender Price Index (BWTPI) is a quarterly index compiled by the Architectural Services Department as an aid to adjust building cost data for estimating purposes. It also provides an indication of the level of tender prices for new building works undertaken by the Architectural Services Department. The BWTPI does not reflect the level of tender prices for mechanical and electrical contracts. It is computed in a similar way to that used by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' Building Cost Information Service in the United Kingdom. The value in the first quarter of 1970 is taken to be the base index value of 100, and subsequent values are expressed in index form based on the first quarter 1970 value.
1999 2 1031 3 1025 4 989
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1. The Building Services Tender Price Index (BSTPI) reflects the tender prices for building services installations in new building works undertaken by the Architectural Services Department. It complements the Tender Price Index for new building works undertaken by
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BSTPI
1. The Building Services Tender Price Index (BSTPI) reflects the tender prices for building services
installations in new building works undertaken by the Architectural Services Department. It
complements the Tender Price Index for new building works undertaken by Architectural Services
Department (TPI) which excludes building services works. It was first compiled in the 4th quarter of
1989 and the value for the 4th quarter of 1989 was taken as the base index of 100. Subsequent values
are expressed in index form based on the 4th quarter 1989 value. The BSTPI is calculated in a manner
similar to the TPI. The index value of a quarter is compiled based on a base schedule of items and
according to the tendered rates of the items in that quarter.
2. The index figures as from the 1st quarter of 1999 are to be compiled with basis on a revised base
schedule of items which is duly formulated with reference to the contracts tendered in 1998, and with
conversionto the common base index 100 at 1989. (The figures with asterisk are compiled based on the
revised schedule of items. This allows comparable data series spliced at end of 1998.)
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2005 1 112*

AVERAGE DAILY WAGES OF WORKERS ENGAGED IN PUBLIC SECTOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Occupation
JAN 1 MAR 3FEB 2
HK$ INDEX HK$ INDEX HK$ INDEX
General workers 576 2,879 570 2,851 569 2,844 General workers include labourers, excavators, concretor's labourers, bricklayer's labourers, plasterer's labourers, hervy load labourers and diver's linesmen

Concretor 994 4,969 990 4,951 975 4,873 Bricklayer 858 4,291 868 4,339 897 4,483 Drainlayer 881 4,406 876 4,378 874 4,371 Mason 820 4,101 867 4,334 867 4,336 Bar bender and fixer 1,191 5,955 1,197 5,985 1,188 5,942 Metak worker 851 4,253 847 4,237 843 4,217 General welder 806 4,031 819 4,093 806 4,032 Carpenter (formwork) 1,095 5,475 1,103 5,513 1,073 5,367 Joiner 1,065 5,326 1,051 5,254 1,044 5,218 Plumber 929 4,644 905 4,527 902 4,511 Construction plant mechanic 824 4,120 833 4,164 809 4,046 Plasterer 912 4,561 914 4,570 897 4,483 Glazier 834 4,172 844 4,218 840 4,199 Painter and Decorator 859 4,296 843 4,214 844 4,222 Plant & Equipment operator (load shifting) 778 3,888 785 3,927 770 3,852 ()
Truck driver 602 3,012 607 3,033 594 2,971 Rock-breaking driller 863 4,315 817 4,087 855 4,274 Bamboo scaffolder 1,068 5,342 1,069 5,343 1,048 5,240 Structural steel erector 904 4,520 933 4,666 886 4,430 Diver 1,611 8,057 1,674 8,372 1,666 8,332 Leveller 756 3,781 762 3,810 730 3,652 Marble worker 962 4,810 979 4,894 1,010 5,049 Structural steel welder 891 4,456 927 4,635 894 4,469 Rigger/metal formwork erector()/ 758 3,790 774 3,872 759 3,796 Asphalter (road construction) () 721 3,605 743 3,717 754 3,769 Electrical fitter (Incl. electrician) () 761 3,804 739 3,694 763 3,814 Mechanical fitter 714 3,569 714 3,571 710 3,549 Refrigeration/AC/ventilation mechanic 700 3,501 674 3,371 696 3,478 Fire services mechanic 780 3,899 769 3,846 760 3,800 Lift and escalator mechanic 742 3,708 757 3,784 781 3,904 Building services maintenance mechanic 867 4,333 828 4,138 855 4,273 Cable Jointer (power) 698 3,490 665 3,325 738 3,688
From April 2004 onwards, expanded coverage of construction sites and occupation has been adopted for compiling the statistics above. For March 2004 and before, figures only include relevant constructionprojects under the purview of Architectural Services Department, Civil EngineeringDepartment, Territory DevelopmentDepartment, Drainage Services Department, Highways Department and Water Supplies Department. From April 2004 onwards, figures also include construction projects under the purview of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HousingDepartment, EnvironmentalProtection Department and term maintenance projects. Hence, figures for April 2004 onwards are not strictly comparable with those for March 2004 and before.

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CPI The CPI(C) was formerly known as the Hang Seng CPI and was compiled by Hang Seng Bank. Starting from the reference month of July 1999, the data collection and compilation work of the index have been taken up by the Census and Statistics Department and the index has been renamed as CPI(C). Apart from being a standardization of titles, the renaming does not affect the compilation methodology nor the continuity of the index series. The CPI(C) from October 1999 onwards is compiled based on expenditure patterns obtained from a Household Expenditure Survey conducted during October 1999 to September 2000. The CPI for earlier periods is compiled based on old patterns and has been re-scaled to the new base period (i.e. October 1999 - September 2000) for linking with the new index series. The CPI(C) relates to 10% of households, which are in the relatively high expenditure range. The monthly household expenditure range of this group in the base period was HK$32,500 - HK$65,999.
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6 5,999
2003
4 93.70 5 92.60 6 91.70 7 91.00 8 90.90 9 91.00
10 91.40 11 91.80 12 91.90
2004
1 92.10 2 91.20 3 91.50 4 92.10 5 91.50 6 91.40 7 91.30 8 91.00 9 91.20
10 91.40 11 91.60 12 91.80
2005 1 91.20 2 91.60 3 91.80
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A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF KEY CONSTRUCTION STATISTICS .AND TOPICAL REPORTS ON CONSTRUCTION IN HONG KONG .

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CONTENTS List of Consultancies Architectural Services Department Civil Engineering and Development Department Drainage Services Department Environmental Protection Department Highways Department Transport Department Water Supplies Department
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Construction of Ma On Shan Waterfront Promenade Improvement to Kowloon Park Swimming Pool Improvement to Hong Kong Coliseum and Improvement to Queen Elizabeth Stadium / Improvement to Victoria Park Tennis Centre and Improvement to Hong Kong Stadium / Engineering Design for the Joss Paper Burners and Flue Gas & Ash Treatment Systems for the Additional Columbarium at Diamond Hill Consultancy Agreement No. 9QP004 Ter
Architectural Lead Consultants Jul 2005 2005 7 70 months 70 Mr. Jimmy Yeung 2867 3975 Architectural Lead Consultants Aug 2005 2005 8 48 months 48 Mr. W. Y. Chan 2867 3704 Architectural Lead Consultants Aug 2005 2005 8 52 months 52 Mr. W. Y. Chan 2867 3704 Architectural Lead Consultants Aug 2005 2005 8 42 months 42 Mr. W. Y. Chan 2867 3704 Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Jul 2005 2005 7 19 months 19 Mr. S. H. Mak 2867 3485 Qua

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Construction of Joint-User Complex & Wholesale Fish Market at Area 44, Tuen Mun Quantity Surveying Aug 2005 2005 8 60 months 60 Mr. K. S. Shum 2867 3605 Construction of Ma On Shan Waterfront Promenade Quantity Surveying Sep 2005 2005 9 70 months 70 Mr. K. S. Shum 2867 3605 Improvement to Kowloon Park Swimming Pool Quantity Surveying Oct 2005 2005 10 48 months 48 Mr. K. S. Shum 2867 3605 Improvement to Hong Kong Coliseum and
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Tender and construction of Hong Kong West drainage tunnel – design and construction – D&C Jul 2005 2005 7 95 months 95 Mr. W C IP 2594 7253

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4108CD 4229DS 4339DS 4238DS 4111CD 4238DS 4104CD
4108CD 4229DS 4339DS 4238DS 4111CD 4238DS 4104CD
Tender and construction of Lai Chi Kok transfer scheme – design and construction Environmental monitoring and audit for expansion of Shek Wu Hui sewage treatment works and upgrading of Ting Kok Road pumping station No. 5 North District sewerage, stage 2 phase 1 - design and construction 2 1 Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2A – sewage conveyance system - Drainage improvement in Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi – T
D&C I (EM&A) () D&C IDC D&C I D&C
Jul 2005 2005 7 93 months 93 Mr. Y F KAN 2594 7031 Jul 2005 2005 7 64 months 64 Mr. M H LEUNG 2594 7504 Jul 2005 2005 7 109 months 109 Mr. Y F KAN 2594 7031 Aug 2005 2005 8 120 months 120 Mr. Raymond TAI 2159 3406 Sep 2005 2005 9 94 months 94 Mr. W K HO 2594 7255 Sep 2005 2005 9 18 months 18 Mr. K M HO 2159 3402 Nov 2005 2005 11 101 months 101 Mr. W C IP 2594 7253
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Study on the Refurbishment and Modification of Island East Transfer Station Study on the Extension of Sha Tin Transfer Station
FS Jul 2005 2005 7 27 months 27 Mr. Jason LEUNG 2872 1807 FS Nov 2005 2005 11 10 months 10 Mr. C F WONG 2872 1752
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Provision of Additional Interchange near Sam Shing Estate and Widening of Tuen Mun Road at Tsing Tin Interchange CE 24/2005(HY) – Structural Integrity of Shing Mun Tunnel and Tseung Kwan O Tunnel – Investigation CE 25/2005(HY) – Tunnel Restoration Works at Lion Rock Tunnel – Design and Construction CE 28/2005(HY) – Tuen Mun Chek Lap Kok Link and Tuen Mun Western Bypass - Feasibility Study – Traffic Impact Assessment (Construct
I&PD Jul 2005 2005 7 12 Months 12 Mr. S.C. WONG 2762 3666 I Jul 2005 2005 7 15 Months 15 Mr. P.H. CHAN 2762 3900 DC Jul 2005 2005 7 33 Months 33 Mr. P.H. CHAN 2762 3900 FS Jul 2005 2005 7 9 Months 9 Mr. W.K. WONG 2762 3423 I Aug 2005 2005 8 2 Months 2 Mr. W.K. KWAN 2762 3282 FS Oct 2005 2005 10 9 Months 9 Mr. W.K. WONG 2762 3423

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Cross-boundary Survey at Control Points 2005 2005 Investigation for Fleming Road Elevated Walkway and Local Traffic Improvement Measures in Wan Chai Taxi Sundry Income Survey Survey on Level of Taxi Service in Lantau Update of BDTMs to 2004 base years for Urban Areas -2004 Update of BDTMs to 2004 base years for the New Territories -2004
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Jul 2005 2005 7 12 months 12 Mr. Ma Kwai-loeng 3150 8230 Sep 2005 2005 9 7 months 7 Mr. David G Chan 2829 5845 Oct 2005 2005 10 1 month 1 Mr. Patrick Wong 2829 5303 Octr 2005 2005 10 6 months 6 Mr. Patrick Wong 2829 5303 Nov 2005 2005 11 12 months 12 Mr. Chui Tat-fun 3150 8200 Dec 2005 2005 12 12 months 12 Mr. Chui Tat-fun 3150 8200
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Improvement to Hong Kong Central Mid-level and High Level Areas Water Supply – Remaining Works – Design and Construction – –
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Jul 2005 2005 7 66 months 66 Mr. K. H. WONG 2634 3500


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Probable Date of Gazettal/ Inviting Tenders /
Works Category & Lowest Group Range of Permitted to Estimate of Name and Tel. No. ofTender Cost Contact Person
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390RO -101ET 060MM 22MF 49RE
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Construction of Local Open Space in Areas 25, 25A & 25B, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long (DSC), () Contract No. TC P071 Term Contract for Design and Construction of Minor Works at Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories and Outlying Islands TC P071 Contract No. SS P308 The Construction of a Special School for Severely Mentally Handicapped Children in Area 32, Tin Shui Wai (NSC) SS P308 32 ( ) Contract No. AL P307 Improvement
Jul 2005 2005 7 Aug 2005 2005 8 Sep 2005 2005 9 Oct 2005 200510 Oct 2005 2005 10 Nov 2005 2005 11
BD Group C M1 Mrs. M. H. Nicolson 2867 3843 BD Group C (D&B) () M4 Mr. C. K. Hui 2773 2288 BD Group C M1 Mr. J. Beveridge 2867 4245 BD Group B M1 Ms. Janice Kei 2867 3904 BD Group C (PQ) M3 Mrs. Sylvia Lam 2867 3718 BD Group C (PQ) M2 Mr. W. K. Fan 2867 3803
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Reprovisioning of MHAHK Pak Tin Children’s Centre at Cornwall Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon (NSC) () Dec 2005 2005 12 BD Group C M1 Mr. J. Beveridge 2867 4245
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Contract No. CV/2005/01 Operation of Public Filling Reception Facilities and Delivery of Public Fill to Reclamation in Mainland CV/2005/01 Jul 2005 2005 7 NA Group A, B & C, M4 Mr M Y TANG 2762 5544 Contract No. CV/2005/04 Formation of Wo Yi Hop Village Expansion Area CV/2005/04 Jul 2005 2005 7 SF Group B M1 Mr C K LAM 27625515 Contract No. GE/2005/34 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 6, Package A - Land

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Contract No. ST/2005/01 Sha Tin New Town Stage 2 Pedestrian and Cycle Subways at Lion Bridge ST/2005/01 Jul 2005 2005 7 RD Group B M1 Mr S C CHAN 2301 1596 Contract No. GE/2005/24 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 5, Package A - Landslip Preventive Works for Slopes in Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan GE/2005/24 A – Aug 2005 2005 8 LANP / / M1 Mr W K PUN 2762 5362 Contract No. GE/2005/36
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Contract No. ST/2005/02 Sha Tin New Town Road Works at Areas 34 and 52 in Shui Chuen O and Area 56A in Kau To ST/2005/02 3452 56A Aug 2005 2005 8 RD Group C M4 Mr H S WONG 2301 1370 Contract No. GE/2005/23 Ground Investigation – New Territories East (Term Contract) GE/2005/23 – ( ) Sep 2005 2005 9 GROU Group II M1 Mr C K WONG 2762 5300 Contract No. GE/2005/42 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 4, Package C -

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Contract No. GE/2006/02 Ground Investigation – New Territories West (Term Contract) GE/2006/02 – ( ) Nov 2005 2005 11 GROU Group II M1 Mr C K WONG 2762 5300 Contract No. GE/2005/32 10-year Extended Landslip Preventive Measures Project, Phase 5, Package B - Landslip Preventive Works for Slopes in Northern District GE/2005/32 B – Dec 2005 2005 12 LANP / / M1 Mr C F CHAN 2762 5444 Contract No. GE/2005/43 10-year Ext
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Contract No. DC/2005/07 North and South Kowloon sewerage stage 2 DC/2005/07 Contract No. DC/2005/08 Drainage improvement works at Fu Tei Au, Sheung Shui DC/2005/08 Contract No. DC/2005/10 Drainage improvement works at Yung Shue Long New Village in Lamma Island, Tseng Lan Shue in Sai Kung and Shui Lau Hang in Ta Kwu Ling DC/2005/10 Contract No. DE/2005/06 Supply and installation of electrical and mechanical equipment for the improveme
Jul 2005 2005 7 Jul 2005 2005 7 Jul 2005 2005 7 Jul 2005 2005 7 Aug 2005 2005 8 Aug 2005 2005 8
RD Group B M1 Mr. C M CHOI 2159 3403 RD Group A M1 Mr. B K KWOK 2594 7403 RD Group B M1 Mr. B K KWOK 2594 7403 ELME NA M1 Mr. W S CHUI 2594 7302 RD Group B M1 Mr. M H LEUNG 2594 7504 RD Group C M1 Mr. W K NG 2594 7292

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Contract No. DE/2005/01 Supply and installation of E&M equipment for Sha Tin sewage treatment works stage III extension - remaining work DE/2005/01 - Contract No. DE/2005/03 Supply and Installation of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment for Expansion of Shek Wu Hui Sewage Treatment Works DE/2005/03 Contract No. DE/2005/04 Supply and Installation of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment for Upgrading of Ting Kok Road Pumping Station No.5 DE/2005
Aug 2005 2005 8 Sep 2005 2005 9 Sep 2005 2005 9 Oct 2005 2005 10 Oct 2005 2005 10 Nov 2005 2005 11
ELME NA M1 Mr. W S CHUI 2594 7302 ELME NA M1 Mr. LS TAM 2594 7322 ELME NA M1 Mr. C M TSUI 2594 7303 RD Group C M1 Mr. B K KWOK 2594 7403 ELME NA M1 Mr. M K LAU 2594 7304 RD Group A M1 Mr. T Y YUEN 2594 7501
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1013/EM/2005 Triennial Contract for the Operation & Maintenance of Unattended Air Conditioning Installations for Municipal Venues in Kowloon Jul 2005 2005 7 AIR M1 Mr. Jeff TSE 3155 4071 1027/EM/2005 Triennial Term Contract for the Comprehensive Maintenance and Repair of Lift Installations in various Venues of MunSD Aug 2005 2005 8 LIFT M1 Mr. LEE Chi-kan, Ricky 3155 4066 1036/EM/2005 Triennial Co

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Demonstration Scheme on Reclaimed Water Uses in the North District Oct 2005 200510 Investigation M1 Mr. Daniel YANG 2872 1806
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HY/2005/06 – Castle Peak Road Improvement – West of Tsing Lung Tau HY/2004/15 - Covered Walkway between Elegance Garden and Wan Tau Street, Tai Po Market, Tai Po HY/2005/05 – Rehabilitation of Broadcast Drive, Marconi Road and Fessenden Road Highways Department Term Management Contract (Kowloon West 2006-2011) ( 2006 2011) Highways Department Term Management Contract (Eastern and Southern Districts of Hong Kong Island 2006-2011)
Jul 2005 2005 7 Aug 2005 2005 8 Sep 2005 2005 9 Nov 2005 2005 11 Nov 2005 2005 11
RD Group C M2 Mr. Y.F. CHEUNG 2762 3539 RD Group A & B M1 Mr. K.K. WONG 3188 3299 RD Group A & B M1 Ms.W.Y. WU 3188 3291 RD Group C M4 Mr. H.T. MOK 2707 7410 RD Group C M4 Mr. S.S. LO 2231 5627
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Area Traffic Control System for Tuen Mun and Yuen Long Districts Closed Circuit Television System for Tuen Mun and Yuen Long Districts
Jul 2005 2005 7 Aug 2005 2005 8
TSE M1 Mr. C.C. Li 2782 7210 VIDE SC M1 Mr. C.C. Li 2782 7210

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6/WSD/05 Uprating of Tuen Mun Water Treatment Works 4/WSD/05 Replacement and Rehabilitation of Water Mains, Stage 1 Phase 2, Mains in Sha Tin and Tai Wai 1 2 Replacement of Oil Circuit Breaker Switchboards by Gas-insulated Vacuum Circuit Breaker Switchboards at Tsuen Wan Salt Water Pumping Station Replacement of a Filter Press at Sheung Shui Water Treatment Works 2/WSD/05 Water Supply to Sha Tin Development Area 56A – Construction
Jul 2005 2005 7 Jul 2005 2005 7 Aug 2005* 2005 8* Oct 2005* 2005 10* Oct 2005 2005 10 Nov 2005* 2005 11*
WATE M1 Mr. K. Y. LO 2829 4415 WW Group B M1 Mr. W.K. CHIU 2829 4353 INDU M1 Mr. K.C. TAM 2634 3700 WATE M1 Mr. K.C. TAM 2634 3700 WW Group B M1 Mr. K. H. WONG 2634 3500 ELEC / Group III MANU / Group II / III / II M1 Mr. K.C. TAM 2634 3700
( ) PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME ACTUAL EXPENDITURE (INCLUDING EXPENDITURE ON THE AIRPORT CORE PROGRAMME)
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 2 341 23 41 234 12 34 123 41 23 412 34 1 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 ACTUAL EXPENDITURE (HK$M) ( ) YEAR (QUARTER) ( )
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 2 341 23 41 234 12 34 123 41 23 412 34 1 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 ACTUAL EXPENDITURE (HK$M) ( ) YEAR (QUARTER) ( )
YEAR QTR WORKS PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES TOTAL YEAR TOTAL (1) (2) (1)+(2) (ALL FIGURES ARE IN HK$ MILLION ) ( )
YEAR QTR WORKS PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES TOTAL YEAR TOTAL (1) (2) (1)+(2) (ALL FIGURES ARE IN HK$ MILLION ) ( )
The actual expenditure of the Public Works Programme excludes that of the Urban and Regional Councils and Hong Kong Housing Authority. The Works expenditure includes payments to contractors in respect of building and civil engineering works undertaken and project-related consultants' fees. Purchase of Properties refers to open market acquisition of completed properties.
2 4,585.5 3.5 4,589.0 2000 3 5,591.5 9.1 5,600.6 4 5,763.7 2.4 5,766.1 23,476.1
2 4,585.5 3.5 4,589.0 2000 3 5,591.5 9.1 5,600.6 4 5,763.7 2.4 5,766.1 23,476.1
1 7,982.0 1.7 7,983.7 2 4,201.4 6.1 4,207.5 3 5,681.5 0.2 5,681.7 4 6,207.7 -0.5 6,207.2 24,080.1 2001
1 7,982.0 1.7 7,983.7 2 4,201.4 6.1 4,207.5 3 5,681.5 0.2 5,681.7 4 6,207.7 -0.5 6,207.2 24,080.1 2001
1 6,912.1 71.8 6,983.9 2 6,240.6 10.9 6,251.5 3 5,957.0 41.4 5,998.4 4 6,073.9 1.4 6,075.3 25,309.1 2002
1 6,912.1 71.8 6,983.9 2 6,240.6 10.9 6,251.5 3 5,957.0 41.4 5,998.4 4 6,073.9 1.4 6,075.3 25,309.1 2002
1 7,009.8 5.2 7,015.0 2 6,039.9 0.0 6,039.9 3 6,334.9 0.0 6,334.9 4 6,547.4 0.0 6,547.4 25,937.2 2003
1 7,009.8 5.2 7,015.0 2 6,039.9 0.0 6,039.9 3 6,334.9 0.0 6,334.9 4 6,547.4 0.0 6,547.4 25,937.2 2003
1 7,511.9 0.0 7,511.9 2 5,820.5 0.0 5,820.5 3 5,745.7 0.0 5,745.7 4 6,165.8 0.0 6,165.8 25,243.9 2004
1 7,511.9 0.0 7,511.9 2 5,820.5 0.0 5,820.5 3 5,745.7 0.0 5,745.7 4 6,165.8 0.0 6,165.8 25,243.9 2004
2005 1 8,330.6 0.0 8,330.6
2005 1 8,330.6 0.0 8,330.6

Gross value of construction work performed by Main Contractors at construction sites, analysed by sector or by type of project
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Usable floor areas of new buildings completed and of new building projects for which consent to commence work has been given (for Private Sector)
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Building Work Tender Price Index (for Arch S D building works)
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Building Services Tender Price Index (for Arch S D building works)
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Average Daily Wages of Workers Engaged in Public Sector Construction Projects

58,951 8.9%
58,951 8.9%

(BWTPI) increased by about 1.4%. The Building Services Tender Price
(BWTPI) increased by about 1.4%. The Building Services Tender Price
1.4%

The 1999/2000 based Consumer Price Index (CPI(C)) at the end of the
The 1999/2000 based Consumer Price Index (CPI(C)) at the end of the
/
1st quarter 2005 remains unchanged at 91.8 as compared with that at the
1st quarter 2005 remains unchanged at 91.8 as compared with that at the
91.8
91.8
( ) GROSS VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION WORK PERFORMED BY MAIN CONTRACTORS AT CONSTRUCTION SITES, ANALYSED BY SECTOR OR TYPE OF PROJECT
0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 PUBLIC PRIVATE BUILDING CIVIL ENG. GROSS VALUE (HK$M) ( ) YEAR (QUARTER) ( )
0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 PUBLIC PRIVATE BUILDING CIVIL ENG. GROSS VALUE (HK$M) ( ) YEAR (QUARTER) ( )
ANALYSED BY ANALYSED BY TYPE OF SECTOR PROJECT YEAR QTR TOTAL PUBLIC PRIVATE BUILDING CIVIL ENG. ( ALL FIGURES IN HK$ MILLION ) ( )
ANALYSED BY ANALYSED BY TYPE OF SECTOR PROJECT YEAR QTR TOTAL PUBLIC PRIVATE BUILDING CIVIL ENG. ( ALL FIGURES IN HK$ MILLION ) ( )
* Revised figures **Provisional figures ()The figures for the gross value of construction work performed by Main Contractors at construction sites, analysed by sector or by type of contract are prepared by the Census and Statistics Department and are given at current prices. Figures may not add up to total due to rounding.
2 21,413 12,494 8,919 16,686 4,727 3 22,472 12,603 9,869 17,624 4,847 4 23,049 12,448 10,601 17,132 5,917 2000
2 21,413 12,494 8,919 16,686 4,727 3 22,472 12,603 9,869 17,624 4,847 4 23,049 12,448 10,601 17,132 5,917 2000
1 20,517 11,619 8,898 14,806 5,711 2 19,920 10,347 9,572 14,322 5,598 3 19,230 9,394 9,836 13,438 5,792 4 22,624 10,433 12,191 15,408 7,216 2001
1 20,517 11,619 8,898 14,806 5,711 2 19,920 10,347 9,572 14,322 5,598 3 19,230 9,394 9,836 13,438 5,792 4 22,624 10,433 12,191 15,408 7,216 2001
1 18,907 9,007 9,900 12,897 6,010 2 19,607 8,464 11,143 14,211 5,397 3 17,960 7,191 10,769 13,084 4,875 4 17,888 7,408 10,480 12,827 5,061 2002
1 18,907 9,007 9,900 12,897 6,010 2 19,607 8,464 11,143 14,211 5,397 3 17,960 7,191 10,769 13,084 4,875 4 17,888 7,408 10,480 12,827 5,061 2002
1 16,921 7,662 9,259 12,253 4,667 2 18,127 9,061 9,065 12,859 5,268 3 16,856 8,090 8,766 11,625 5,231 4 15,661 7,564 8,097 10,566 5,095 2003
1 16,921 7,662 9,259 12,253 4,667 2 18,127 9,061 9,065 12,859 5,268 3 16,856 8,090 8,766 11,625 5,231 4 15,661 7,564 8,097 10,566 5,095 2003
1 14,461 7,569 6,892 9,655 4,806 2 14,168 7,256 6,911 9,233 4,934 3 13,730 6,890 6,840 9,119 4,612 4* 14,195 6,818 7,377 9,423 4,771 2004
1 14,461 7,569 6,892 9,655 4,806 2 14,168 7,256 6,911 9,233 4,934 3 13,730 6,890 6,840 9,119 4,612 4* 14,195 6,818 7,377 9,423 4,771 2004
2005 1** 13,574 6,910 6,664 9,396 4,178
2005 1** 13,574 6,910 6,664 9,396 4,178
ANALYSIS BY ANALYSIS BY TYPE OF YEAR QUARTER TOTAL SECTOR PROJECT PUBLIC PRIVATE BUILDING CIVIL ENG. 2 79261 43782 35479 62725 16536 3 80691 44253 36438 61751 18940 4 83924 44355 39569 61676 22248 1 87813 44558 43255 63418 24395 2 80269 36645 43624 58619 21650 3 76524 33489 43035 54593 21931 4 76601 33761 42840 54323 22278 1 76931 32074 44857 55762 21169 2 79193 31823 47370 57266 21927 3 70376 28645 41731 48660 21716 4 66393 28810 37583 45286 21107 1 66675 28181 38494 47548 19127
NEW BUILDINGS BUILDINGS WITH CONSENT TO YEAR QTR COMPLETED COMMENCE WORK ( FIGURES IN '000 SQ. M. OF USABLE FLOOR AREA) 2 408 285 2000 3 378 528 4 585 583 1 382 557 2 351 372 3 364 187 4 440 378 1 318 229 2 378 418 3 800 368 4 742 356 1 253 484 2 449 343 3 518 551 4 455 407 1 323 500 2 378 297 3 590 194 4 356 198 2005 1 292 283 2001 2002 2003 2004 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 USABLE FLOOR AREA (,
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BUILDING WORKS TENDER PRICE INDEX (BWTPI)
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 INDEX VALUE
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 INDEX VALUE
2341234 12341234 1234123 41234123 4123412 34123412 3412341 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 A(Q A )
YEAR
YEAR
QUARTER
100 Building Works Tender Price Index (BWTPI) is a quarterly index compiled by the Architectural Services Department as an aid to adjust building cost data for estimating purposes. It also provides an indication of the level of tender prices for new building works undertaken by the Architectural Services Department. The BWTPI does not reflect the leve
1999
1999
2
1031
3
3
1025
4
4
989
2000
2000
1
959
2
2
873
3
3
858
4
4
844
2001
2001
1
862
2
2
842
3
3
807
4
4
721
2002
2002
1
687
2
2
742
3
3
692
4
4
733
2003
2003
1
720
2
2
723
3
3
722
4
4
681
2004
2004
1
685
2
2
712
3
3
704
4
4
701
2005
2005
1
711

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INDEX VALUE
INDEX VALUE
2
3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 YEAR (QUARTER)()
YEAR
YEAR
QUARTER
BSTPI
1. The Building Services Tender Price Index (BSTPI) reflects the tender prices for building services installations in new building works undertaken by the Architectural Services Department. It complements the Tender Price Index for new building works undertaken by Architectural Services Department (TPI) which excludes building services works. It was first compiled in the 4th quarter of 1989 and the value for the 4th quarter of 1989 was taken as the base index of 100. Subsequent values are expressed in index
1999
1999
2
118*
TR
3
127*
TR
4
114*
2000
2000
1
122*
TR
2
120*
TR
3
107*
TR
4
112*
2001
2001
1
115*
TR
2
116*
TR
3
113*
TR
4
106*
2002
2002
1
103*
TR
2
101*
TR
3
104*
TR
4
102*
2003
2003
1
107*
TR
2
110*
TR
3
111*
TR
4
111*
2004
2004
1
109*
TR
2
113*
TR
3
113*
TR
4
112*
2005
2005
1
112*
Occupation
Occupation
Concretor 994 4,969 990 4,951 975 4,873
Concretor 994 4,969 990 4,951 975 4,873
Bricklayer 858 4,291 868 4,339 897 4,483
Bricklayer 858 4,291 868 4,339 897 4,483
Drainlayer 881 4,406 876 4,378 874 4,371
Drainlayer 881 4,406 876 4,378 874 4,371
Mason 820 4,101 867 4,334 867 4,336
Mason 820 4,101 867 4,334 867 4,336
Bar bender and fixer 1,191 5,955 1,197 5,985 1,188 5,942
Bar bender and fixer 1,191 5,955 1,197 5,985 1,188 5,942
Metak worker 851 4,253 847 4,237 843 4,217
Metak worker 851 4,253 847 4,237 843 4,217
General welder 806 4,031 819 4,093 806 4,032
General welder 806 4,031 819 4,093 806 4,032
Carpenter (formwork) 1,095 5,475 1,103 5,513 1,073 5,367
Carpenter (formwork) 1,095 5,475 1,103 5,513 1,073 5,367
Joiner 1,065 5,326 1,051 5,254 1,044 5,218
Joiner 1,065 5,326 1,051 5,254 1,044 5,218
Plumber 929 4,644 905 4,527 902 4,511
Plumber 929 4,644 905 4,527 902 4,511
Construction plant mechanic 824 4,120 833 4,164 809 4,046
Construction plant mechanic 824 4,120 833 4,164 809 4,046
Plasterer 912 4,561 914 4,570 897 4,483
Plasterer 912 4,561 914 4,570 897 4,483
Glazier 834 4,172 844 4,218 840 4,199
Glazier 834 4,172 844 4,218 840 4,199
Painter and Decorator 859 4,296 843 4,214 844 4,222
Painter and Decorator 859 4,296 843 4,214 844 4,222
Plant & Equipment operator (load shifting) 778 3,888 785 3,927 770 3,852()
Plant & Equipment operator (load shifting) 778 3,888 785 3,927 770 3,852()
Truck driver 602 3,012 607 3,033 594 2,971
Truck driver 602 3,012 607 3,033 594 2,971
Rock-breaking driller 863 4,315 817 4,087 855 4,274
Rock-breaking driller 863 4,315 817 4,087 855 4,274
Bamboo scaffolder 1,068 5,342 1,069 5,343 1,048 5,240
Bamboo scaffolder 1,068 5,342 1,069 5,343 1,048 5,240
Structural steel erector 904 4,520 933 4,666 886 4,430
Structural steel erector 904 4,520 933 4,666 886 4,430
Diver 1,611 8,057 1,674 8,372 1,666 8,332
Diver 1,611 8,057 1,674 8,372 1,666 8,332
Leveller 756 3,781 762 3,810 730 3,652
Leveller 756 3,781 762 3,810 730 3,652
Marble worker 962 4,810 979 4,894 1,010 5,049
Marble worker 962 4,810 979 4,894 1,010 5,049
Structural steel welder 891 4,456 927 4,635 894 4,469
Structural steel welder 891 4,456 927 4,635 894 4,469
Rigger/metal formwork erector()/ 758 3,790 774 3,872 759 3,796
Rigger/metal formwork erector()/ 758 3,790 774 3,872 759 3,796
Asphalter (road construction) () 721 3,605 743 3,717 754 3,769
Asphalter (road construction) () 721 3,605 743 3,717 754 3,769
Electrical fitter (Incl. electrician) () 761 3,804 739 3,694 763 3,814
Electrical fitter (Incl. electrician) () 761 3,804 739 3,694 763 3,814
Mechanical fitter 714 3,569 714 3,571 710 3,549
Mechanical fitter 714 3,569 714 3,571 710 3,549
Refrigeration/AC/ventilation mechanic 700 3,501 674 3,371 696 3,478
Refrigeration/AC/ventilation mechanic 700 3,501 674 3,371 696 3,478
Fire services mechanic 780 3,899 769 3,846 760 3,800
Fire services mechanic 780 3,899 769 3,846 760 3,800
Lift and escalator mechanic 742 3,708 757 3,784 781 3,904
Lift and escalator mechanic 742 3,708 757 3,784 781 3,904
Building services maintenance mechanic 867 4,333 828 4,138 855 4,273
Building services maintenance mechanic 867 4,333 828 4,138 855 4,273
Cable Jointer (power) 698 3,490 665 3,325 738 3,688
Cable Jointer (power) 698 3,490 665 3,325 738 3,688
From April 2004 onwards, expanded coverage of construction sites and occupation has been adopted for compiling the statistics above. For March 2004 and before, figures only include relevant constructionprojects under the purview of Architectural Services Department, Civil EngineeringDepartment, Territory DevelopmentDepartment, Drainage Services Department, Highways Department and Water Supplies Department. From April 2004 onwards, figures also include construction projects under the purview of Electrical an
From April 2004 onwards, expanded coverage of construction sites and occupation has been adopted for compiling the statistics above. For March 2004 and before, figures only include relevant constructionprojects under the purview of Architectural Services Department, Civil EngineeringDepartment, Territory DevelopmentDepartment, Drainage Services Department, Highways Department and Water Supplies Department. From April 2004 onwards, figures also include construction projects under the purview of Electrical an

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CONSUMER PRICE INDEX C (CPI(C))
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 4 5 6 CPI(C)
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 4 5 6 CPI(C)
7 8 9 10 02
11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 03 04 05YEAR (MONTH) ( ) 10/99 - 9/2000 =100
YEAR
YEAR
MONTH
CPI
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