The Shatin-to Central Link is one of the ten large-scale infrastructure projects announced by the HK Chief Executive in the 2007-2008 Policy Address. Leigh & Orange (HK) was appointed as the architectural design consultant to undertake the design through scheme design stage to work completion, responsible for the modification of all stations of Ma On Shan Line to enable 8-car train operations including works at existing elevated stations and extension of the overrun, the new above-ground Hin Keng Station, associated ventilation structures and other ancillary facilities, and the re-provisioning of New Territories South Animal Management Centre (NTSAMC) and Sha Tin Plant Quarantine Station (STPQS) for Agriculture, Fisheries & Conversation Department, HKSAR. Grand opening was 14 Feb 2020.
Florence was assigned as the key Project Designer and was responsible to delivering the Schematic Design and Value Engineering for Hin Keng Station and its associated viaduct. Being stationed in the MTRC head office in Shatin, she was heavily involved in the daily coordination with the Client and project team to produce a sustainable design that passed the strict environmental impact assessment, fulfilled the MTR standard, local regulations and within budget.
