The “Connecting Tuen Mun South” (Issue 3) is out! In this issue, we have for you:

With the temporary working platforms over the Tuen Mun River being built gradually, foundation and pier construction for the railway viaduct of the Tuen Mun South Extension has commenced progressively along the river to lay a solid foundation for the superstructure construction that is expected to start by the end of this year. During the design and construction of the viaduct, the project team strived to minimise the impact of works on the existing railway and the community. The piers adopt a slender design to reduce the required occupation of river space, with their locations bypassing the three existing footbridges and one vehicular bridge across the river. During construction, the temporary working platforms built on the river also occupy minimal river area to maintain unimpeded river flow. A temporary river-crossing access is also being built to provide a direct access route to deliver construction materials to the works sites, which will reduce the burden on road traffic. Know more about the features of construction over river

The re-provisioned GREEN@TUEN MUN under the project was opened to the public in March this year! This brand new recycling station is located at 5 Lung Chak Road (opposite to Lung Mun Oasis). A group of student KOLs from YCH Law Chan Chor Si Primary School were invited by the project team to transform into “Little Green Detectives”, guiding residents through the new facility by filming a creative video. Click to know more

Another major re-provisioning work under the TME project is Tuen Mun Swimming Pool, which will be located in the Tuen Mun Recreation and Sports Centre, adjacent to the golf centre. The new swimming pool will integrate upgraded features, with all-weather indoor heated pools to be installed, and the number of seats in the spectator stand to be nearly doubled. The construction works of the new swimming pool are progressing in full swing. With the main structure of the building completed, the project team is pushing forward various fitting-out, electrical and mechanical, and building services works. The new facility is expected to meet the public in 2026! Extended reading: Know more about the facilities of the new pool

The project team is pushing forward with construction of the TME. Click to view the work progress.

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The Tuen Mun Tin Hau Festival on 20 April is an annual local event. This year, the TME team collaborated with YCH Ho Sik Nam Primary School to make its debut in the Tin Hau Festival Parade, manifesting the essence of “Learning through Playing, Playing through Learning”! After putting on mini personal protective equipment, students were transformed into “little engineers”, carrying a cute version of a Tuen Ma Line train as they marched through the carriageways that are designated for vehicles on normal days. Under the bright sun, their high spirits echoed through the streets as they waved to residents gathered along the way as well as passengers in cars next to the parade route, creating a vibrant and joyful spectacle.

Upon arrival at Tuen Mun Tin Hau Temple Plaza, the team met up with the special guest, MTR Ambassador “T-Chai”, who dressed in his new engineering uniform. He teamed up with the “little engineers” to perform a lively K-pop dance on the stage, while ardently interacted and took photos with local residents off the stage, sparing no effort in promoting the new railways. Click to know more

During the STEAM Education Week at YCH Law Chan Chor Si Primary School, the team hosted special railway talks for the students to deepen their understanding of railway development and construction. Captivated by the talks, the students eagerly asked questions during Q&A session and actively participated in quiz time like little railway fans.

The Dragon Boat Race is undoubtedly a highlight of the Dragon Boat Festival. The team was also there to support the Tuen Mun Dragon Boat Race – MTR Friendship Cup this year. By cheering on the athletes and presenting awards, the team had a great time in celebrating this bustling event with the Tuen Mun residents!

The project team has been maintaining communication with the community. Apart from organising a number of community and school liaison group meetings to brief members on the progress of the TME, the project team also exchanged views with district councillors and the principals of the nearby schools on the new stage of temporary traffic arrangements at Wu King Road.