About 30 Concrete Columns at Tung Chung West Station Built Improperly
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On 8 November 2026, the Buildings Department said about 30 concrete columns on the platform level of MTR Tung Chung West Station were found to have been built improperly after formwork removal. It has required the registered structural engineer to submit an investigation report and remedial proposals by mid-month. The Buildings Department said the temporary supports for the floor slab had not yet been removed and the situation posed no danger to the station structure; an initial review also found no deliberate deviation from the plans. The matter is still under investigation, and the specific cause and remedial plan will be confirmed after the engineer's report is submitted.
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- 香港電台·即時本地Buildings Department Says About 30 Concrete Columns at Tung Chung West Station Improperly Constructed, Posing No Structural Danger
The Buildings Department says about 30 concrete columns on the platform level of MTR Tung Chung West Station were found to have been improperly constructed after formwork removal, and has required the registered structural engineer to submit an investigation report and remedial proposals by mid-this month. The department says temporary supports for the floor slab have not yet been removed, the situation will not pose a danger to the station structure, and a preliminary review found no deliberate deviation from the plans.
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