Green accolade for 3RS Project

Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) environmentally-conscious expansion into a three-runway system (3RS) was recognised with a prestigious green accolade. The construction of the third runway and associated works contract received an “Excellent” rating under the Interim Client and Design Award of the Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Assessment and Award Scheme (CEEQUAL). The 3RS project became the first large-scale civil engineering project in Hong Kong that underwent the CEEQUAL assessment.

Developed by the Institution of Civil Engineers from the UK, CEEQUAL is an international assessment tool used to improve sustainability in civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The evaluation considers the adoption of best sustainability practices including waste minimisation, resource efficiency, responses to predicted climate change effects, project management and stakeholder engagement, among others.