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Hong Kong MTR station faces 'unimaginable' defects in 30 columns

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Approximately 30 defective columns were discovered at Hong Kong's new Tung Chung West MTR station, with exposed steel reinforcement bars due to concrete not reaching the upper ceiling. Engineers and lawmakers have described these defects as "unimaginable" and are calling for MTR Corporation to improve oversight and implement a system for frontline workers to report construction issues. Despite the significant flaws, repairs are anticipated to be straightforward and unlikely to cause project delays. AI

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Hong Kong MTR station faces 'unimaginable' defects in 30 columns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong,Leopold Chen ·

    Defects at Hong Kong MTR station ‘unimaginable’, engineers and lawmakers say

    Mistakes that left about 30 columns defective at a Hong Kong railway station under construction were “unimaginable”, lawmakers and engineers said on Sunday, adding that the repairs were expected to be straightforward and unlikely to delay the project. The MTR Corporation was also…

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