To enhance the understanding of the use of TBMs as a construction method for tunnel construction for the XRL Project, a TBM naming competition is co-organized by the MTR Corporation and the four contractors who will use TBMs in the project. These four contractors are:
- Penta-Ocean Construction Co Ltd;
- CRCC-HC-CR15G Joint Venture;
- Maeda - China State Joint Venture; and
- Dragages - Bouygues Joint Venture.
The competition has been ended on 31 March 2011.
- Creative;
- Aptly describe the characteristics of TBM;
- Highlight the benefits of using TBMs; and
- Relevant to the XRL.
- All members of the general public are welcome to participate;
- Each participate may submit one submission form only, with 4 nominations at most;
- If the selected nomination is submitted by more than one participant, the winner will be selected by draw;
- No foul languages; and
- Nominations which are not related to the themes of the Competition will not be considered.
Winning Entries:
Zhao-jun(昭君)
Prize Winner: Li Chung Hin (Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School)
Fan-li-hua(樊梨花)
Prize Winner: Hsu Yau Yung Jonathan
Soeng-ngo(嫦娥)
Prize Winner: Li Tsz Ying (Kwun Tong Government Secondary School)
Iron Lady(鐵娘子)
Prize Winner: Cheng Leong Man (Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Primary School)
Each of the above prize winners will receive $2,000 cash coupon of MTR malls and a certificate.
Top Participating Schools:
Prize Winner (in alphabetical order):
- Cheung Chau Government Secondary School
- Fanling Government Primary School
- Liu Po Shan Memorial College
- Maryknoll Fathers' School (Primary Section)
- Ning Po College
- Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Sau Nan Primary School
- Pooi To Middle School
- Pun U Association Wah Yan Primary School
- Saint Joseph's College
- Shatin Tsung Tsin Secondary School
- S.K.H. Chi Fu Chi Nam Primary School
- St. Mark's School
- Tai Po Government Primary School
- Tuen Mun Catholic Secondary School
- T.W.G.Hs. LEO Tung-hai LEE Primary School
- T.W.G.Hs. Wong See Sum Primary School
- Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School
- Yaumati Catholic Primary School
Over 15,000 Public Members Joined to Name the Tunnel Boring Machines for the Express Rail Link Project
Name a Tunnel Boring Machine and Win a $2,000 MTR Malls Coupon















