Everything tagged: Tunnel

This tunnel was part of the first section (phase) of the Shing Mun Valley Scheme. It is marked (H) on the map below, connecting the South Conduit (G) to the Reception Reservoir (I).

This tunnel was part of the first section (phase) of the Shing Mun Valley Scheme. It is marked (F) on the map below, connecting the North Conduit (E) to the South Conduit (G).

The Tai Tam Tunnel is one part of the Conduit from Tai Tam Reservoir to Albany [Filter Beds] [1887- ]. For more information about this early tap water project see here.

Plans to substitute cross harbour ferries by a tunnel or even a bridge had been made already in the early decades of the 20th century. They were never put into practice until the mid-1960s. Construction of the tunnel started in 1969

The Cross Harbour Tunnel opened on 2^nd  August 1972. It is 1,86 km long and has 2x2 lanes. The north entrance is at Hung Hom, the south entrance near Kellet Island. Toll has to be paid for crossing, the toll booths are at the northern entrance for both directions.

Evolution of fares

Lion Rock Tunnel is the first major road tunnel in Hong Kong. It was built to connect Kowloon Tong with Sha Tin, an area to become a new town. It was opened on 14 November 1967.

A few years later, as traffic increased, a second tunnel parallel to the west was constructed. It opened for traffic on 18 January 1978.

It was completed in 1982:

 A north-south route, the section of Route 1 through
the centre of the Island, comprising the Aberdeen Tunnel
and grade-separated road networks at its approaches,
was completed in March 1982, linking Aberdeen with
Happy Valley and the Cross Harbour Tunnel. 

http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/highways.pdf

It was built by Dragages:

"The U-shape disused tunnel is reckoned to be used for shipment of ammunition during the war time and might have been abandoned or filled up after the war time." according to govt study this year. Says CEDD doesn't have further details. Map included in the Heritage Impact Assessment for new pumping station. http://www.amo.gov.hk/form/HIA_Report_Cotton%20Tree_%20Drive_%20FWPS.pdf