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主席，今年8月31日，立法會鐵路事宜小組委員會曾舉行特別會議，當時討論到沙中線的沉降問題。
President the Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways of the Legislative Council held a special meeting on 31 August this year during which the settlement problems of SCL were discussed
但在該次會議上，其實我也質疑為何只有沉降數據而沒有沙中線車站附近樓宇的傾斜度數據。
But at that particular meeting I actually queried why it only submitted the settlement data without providing the tilting data of buildings in the vicinity of SCL stations
我昨晚再次視察高鐵站連翔道一段的情況，觸目驚心。
Last night I again inspected Lin Cheung Road adjacent to the XRL station and the scene was simply shocking
我看到行人路面雖已鋪妥，但接近地面的外牆仍然爆裂，裂縫大得可放入雞蛋，中間還要是空心的，有些則以板子圍起。
I saw that while the pavement had been properly paved the wall where it was jointed to the ground remained cracked open with clefts wide enough to fit an egg in them . It was even hollow inside with hoardings erected around some of them
沙中線工程甚至影響到紅磡一些酒店的停車場，而樓宇亦受影響，出現多道裂縫。
The SCL Project has even affected the car parks of some hotels in Hung Hom and the buildings are not immune with appearance of multiple cracks
萬一發生事故，由誰承擔責任呢？
Who should be held responsible in case of incidents?
民建聯表示要追究，但我不知道他們憑甚麼去追究。
DAB have indicated the intention to pursue the matter but I wonder on what basis they are going to do so
如果他們連追查事件真相的勇氣也沒有，又如何代表市民、土瓜灣的居民追究相關人士的責任呢？
If they do not even have the courage to seek the truth how can they hold the parties concerned responsible on behalf of the public and residents of To Kwa Wan?
工程花費如此高昂，卻竟然出現工程造假、監管失效，政府早悉事件卻加以隱瞞等問題，令 人感到十分困擾。
It is profoundly disturbing that having spent that much on the project we still cannot be spared such issues as falsifications in the construction process supervisory failure and concealment by the well - informed Government
作為九龍西的議員，我與當區居民同樣十分期望沙中線可以早日完工及通車。
Just like the local residents I as a Member representing Kowloon West am terribly eager to see the early completion and commissioning of SCL
然而，如果沙中線隱含一些大家未能查明的安全隱患，日後我們將無法安心使用沙中線的服務。
Nevertheless the potential safety hazards of SCL yet to be identified by us will undermine our confidence in its service in future
當然，如果有關工程對附近樓宇和居民造成影響，居民便更應有知情權，獲提供保障，讓他們知道當出現問題時，誰會負責維修？
Certainly if such construction works have affected the buildings and residents nearby there is an even stronger reason to ensure the residents right to know and protection for them so that they will know when problems arise who will be responsible for the repairs and maintenance?
這些要一一說清楚，不可蒙混過關，當作甚麼事也沒有發生，日後待大家忘記後便高高興興地乘搭沙中線。
It must offer a clear and full explanation instead of muddling through as if nothing has happened hoping that people will enjoy their ride on SCL once the incident fades from their memory in future
主席，廣深港高鐵香港段在9月23日通車，除了票務和行李安排方面有優化空間之外，整體來說相當順利，尤其是之前引起爭議的"一地兩檢"通關安排，至今沒有出現任何亂子。
President the Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link was commissioned on 23 September . While there is still room for improvement in the ticketing and baggage arrangements the overall operation has been pretty smooth . Particularly the co - location clearance arrangement which attracted quite a lot of controversies has been implemented in order so far
另一項對香港以至整個粵港澳大灣區發展極為關鍵的基建港珠澳大橋亦剛開通不久，雖然相關的連接道路仍未全部竣工，但在連續兩個月內有兩項大型交通運輸基建落成啟用，是非常重要的里程碑。
The Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge another infrastructure project which plays a critical role in the development of Hong Kong and even the entire Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area was also commissioned recently though the connecting roads are yet to be fully completed . The consecutive commissioning of two large - scale transport infrastructure projects in two months is indeed a most significant milestone
很可惜，當年同被列為十大基建之一的沙田至中環線，其興建過程可謂一波三折，甚至可以用多災多難來形容，包括在宋皇臺站發現古蹟，導致部分走線和車站要重新設計，令工程出現延誤和超支。
Unfortunately the construction of the Shatin to Central Link SCL being one of the 10 Major Infrastructure Projects proposed years ago has been beset with difficulties . One can even say that the SCL Project has met various setbacks and obstacles . These include the discovery of historical monuments at the Sung Wong Toi Station site such that part of the alignment and stations have to be redesigned thereby causing cost overruns and delays of the Project
工程期間又多次在地盤掘出巨型炸彈，幸好未有造成任何人命傷亡。
A few large bombs were also discovered during the construction but luckily no injuries or deaths were caused
今年沙中線的紅磡站、土瓜灣站和會展站，先後被揭發出現工程不合規格及土地沉降超標等問題，令部分工程須一度暫停。
In this year problems such as non - compliant works and ground settlement exceeding the trigger levels at the Hung Hom Station the To Kwa Wan Station and the Exhibition Centre Station were exposed one after another resulting in the partial suspension of some works
其中紅磡站月台擴建工程更接連爆出剪短鋼筋、擅自更改圖則，以至混凝土質量不符標準等醜聞，可能涉及違法行為和造成安全隱憂，令沙中線的通車日期難以確定，這些都是市民不願見到的。
Scandals such as the cutting short of steel reinforcement bars unauthorized alteration of construction drawings and the use of substandard concrete in respect of the extension works at the platform of the Hung Hom Station were exposed successively . As illegal acts might be involved and there are potential safety hazards the time of commissioning of SCL is yet to be determined . No one wants to see this happen
沙中線事件或多或少動搖了市民對香港鐵路有限公司和港府推展及監管鐵路工程的信心，同時令香港在工程質量及專業操守方面的聲譽受到一定程度的損害。
The SCL incident has more or less undermined public confidence in the MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL and the Hong Kong Government in their implementation and monitoring of railway projects . At the same time it has somewhat dealt a blow to Hong Kongs reputation in terms of our quality of works projects and professional conduct
立法會作為代表市民和監察政府的機構，有需要積極跟進，要求港府、港鐵公司以至有關承建商交代和解釋有關事件，研究是否需要制訂補救方案，以及日後如何防止類似事情發生。
Representing the public and being a watchdog on the Government the Legislative Council should proactively follow up this incident and request the Hong Kong Government MTRCL as well as the contractors concerned to give an account and explanation of the incidents . We should also examine whether it is necessary to work out remedies and how to prevent similar incidents from recurring in future
立法會在暑期休會前已經辯論了3項要求引用《立法會條例》調查沙中線事件的議案。
Before the summer recess the Legislative Council held debates on three motions requesting to invoke the Legislative Council Ordinance to probe into the SCL incident
在10月復會後，再有議員根據《條例》提出兩項針對沙中線的議案，我估計當中必然有政治方面的考慮，但同時亦反映了公眾對連串事故的關注和不滿。
When this Council sits again in October Members have proposed another two motions on SCL in accordance with PP Ordinance . I reckon there are political considerations inevitably but it also reflects the publics concern over and discontent with the series of incidents
不過，正如我之前就3項根據《條例》動議的議案發言時所說，由立法會調查沙中線事件並非最合適的安排。
However as I said in my speeches on the three motions moved in accordance with PP Ordinance previously the Legislative Council is not the most appropriate body to investigate the SCL incident
由特首委任並由1名退休法官及1位國際鐵路工程專家組成的法定獨立調查委員會，現正就沙中線事件召開公開聆訊，預計可於半年內提交調查報告。
The statutory independent Commission of Inquiry appointed by the Chief Executive comprising a retired Judge and an international railway engineering expert is now holding a public hearing on the SCL incident . It is estimated that it will present an investigation report within half a year
港鐵公司和政府委任的專家顧問團，亦正在商討對紅磡站月台進行安全測試的最佳方案，包括不排除會鑿開部分石屎、深入調查內部鋼筋和石屎的質量。
MTRCL is also discussing with the Expert Adviser Team appointed by the Government the best way to conduct safety tests of the platform of the Hung Hom Station . They do not rule out the possibility of opening up some concrete for in - depth investigation into the quality of the steel reinforcement bars and concrete therein
我認為這些涉及工程技術及專業監管的問題，應該交由相關的獨立專業人士進行客觀、科學和非政治化的調查。
As these matters involve engineering techniques and professional supervision I believe they should be left to the objective and scientific investigation conducted by independent professionals in a non - politicalized manner
當然，毛孟靜議員與林卓廷議員可能會說，他們今次的議案包括調查沙中線工程引起的沉降問題、港鐵公司和港府有否刻意隱瞞事件和監管不力等，超出獨立調查委員會的職權範圍，因此需要另作調查。
I bet Ms Claudia MO and Mr LAM Cheuk - ting might claim that their motions cover the investigation into settlement problems caused by the SCL Project as well as whether MTRCL and the Hong Kong Government have deliberately concealed the incidents and if there has been dereliction of their monitoring duties etc . They would insist that a separate investigation is necessary as all these are beyond the Commissions terms of reference
主席，我對沉降問題的認識不太深入，但亦可以和大家分享一點。
President I am not well versed in ground settlement but still I have some points to share
首先，香港市區大部分平地均可以說是在不同年代通過填海取得，當然，在進行大型的地基或鑽挖工程時，地面出現沉降並非很不尋常，最重要的是沉降水平有否超出安全標準，以及有否影響附近建築物的結構，造成安全問題。
First it can be said that most of the land in Hong Kongs urban areas was derived from reclamation throughout the years . It is certainly not that abnormal to see ground settlement when large - scale foundation or excavation works are in progress . The most important point is whether the settlement levels have exceeded the safety standards and whether there is impact on the structure of buildings in the vicinity which will give rise to safety concerns
如果沒有影響結構安全，過往的一般做法是無需對外公布。
It was the normal practice in the past that such incidents would not be made public if structural safety was not affected
沙中線部分地盤的監測點錄得沉降幅度超標，經港鐵公司及政府的相關專業部門進行勘測後，當局決定放寬有關標準並批准繼續動工，亦未必是不合理。
Settlement exceeding the pre - set trigger levels was recorded at monitoring points in some of the SCL sites . It might not be unreasonable for the authorities to relax the relevant trigger levels and permit the resumption of construction works after site survey by MTRCL and the professional government departments concerned
其實，我和很多市民一樣感到憤怒、困擾和憂慮，亦擔心自己的人身安全。
In fact I share the anger anxiety and worries of many members of the public . I am worried about my personal safety as well
在傳媒揭發這宗重大事故後，香港鐵路有限公司一直未有公開交代整件事件的詳情，至今已多月，但仍沒有解釋為何會發生如此嚴重的事故。
After the media has exposed this major incident the MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL has never made public the details of the entire incident . Neither has it explained the reasons causing such a serious incident despite the passage of several months
不少居住在沙中線沿線的居民也很擔心，內心充滿疑問，擔心這些沉降會否對他們居住的樓宇造成影響，他們的樓宇是否安全等，他們至今仍然每天提心吊膽。
Many residents living along the alignment of SCL are extremely worried and they are full of doubts . They are always on tenterhooks worried about whether ground settlement would affect the buildings in which they are living and the safety of their buildings
因此，我很希望港鐵公司或政府可以早日作出交代，告訴他們其現時居住的樓宇是安全和適合居住的，以及港鐵公司會採取甚麼補救方案，甚至在出現問題時會有何補償方法。
As such I really hope MTRCL or the Government can give an account expeditiously so as to assure the residents that their buildings are safe and suitable for dwelling . MTRCL should also put forth the remedial measures to be taken and the compensation package in case problems arise
代理主席，受到車站沉降超標影響，大圍站今年7月已將上蓋發展商的地基工程叫停。
Deputy President the foundation works carried out by the developer of the topside development at the Tai Wai Station were suspended in July this year as a result of the ground settlement exceeding the set thresholds there
我和沙田區數位區議員和地區發展主任曾邀約發展商新世界的代表和港鐵公司的代表，直接到大圍站視察沉降情況，並要求港鐵公司交代沉降對列車服務的影響，同時詢問港鐵公司有否補救措施，以確保東鐵列車服務仍然安全，讓市民可以安心使用列車服務。
Several members of the Shatin District Council district development officers and I invited representatives of the New World Development Company Limited the developer and MTRCL to conduct a site inspection in respect of ground settlement at the Tai Wai Station . We also requested MTRCL to give an account of the impact of ground settlement on train service and enquired whether MTRCL had any remedial measures in place to ensure the safety of train service of the East Rail such that members of the public could hence put their mind at ease when using train service
不過，很可惜，即使我已多番追問港鐵公司，月台沉降至哪個幅度才要停止大圍站的服務，又問港鐵公司代表有何實際方案處理和當前的進度如何我剛於上星期再問他們但仍然未有答案，情況令人擔心。
Apart from making repeated enquiries with MTRCL on the settlement level of the platform which called for suspension of services at the Tai Wai Station I also asked MTRCLs representatives about the concrete measures in place for handling the incident as well as the progress made so far . In fact I made an enquiry again last week . Unfortunately MTRCL has yet to provide an answer even now and the situation is worrying indeed
究竟港鐵公司現時的停工指標為何？
On basis what indicators does MTRCL request works to be suspended?
代理主席，港鐵近年事故頻生，醜聞越揭越多，嚴重打擊我們對港鐵公司的工程質量和鐵路安全的信心，信心越來越少。
Deputy President the frequent occurrence of incidents and scandals involving MTRCL in recent years has dealt a further blow to our already weak confidence in the quality of its projects as well as railway safety
是次沙中線事件，除揭示港鐵公司管治架構的問題外，更凸顯政府未有發揮其應有的監管和領導作用。
The SCL incident has not only revealed the faulty governance structure of MTRCL but also highlighted the Governments failure to perform its monitoring function and leadership properly
我認為由政府成立獨立調查委員會，負責調查是次沙中線涉及的所有工程問題，包括工程地盤周邊樓宇及其他設施出現沉降超標或相關事宜，是較合適和理想的做法。
In my view an independent commission of inquiry set up by the Government will be the more appropriate body to conduct an investigation into the problems of the works of the SCL Project including the settlement exceedance of buildings and other facilities adjacent to the construction sites or the related issues
多位議員和同事均提到，獨立委員會的好處是可以較快完成工作，因為獨立調查委員會一般會在非常短的時間內完成調查，例如現正展開工作的調查委員會，便會在6個月內向行政長官提交報告。
Quite a number of Members and colleagues have mentioned the merit of the Commission being its work can be completed in a more expeditious manner . It is because an independent commission of inquiry normally has to complete an inquiry within a rather short period of time . For instance the current Commission is tasked to submit a report to the Chief Executive within six months
當然，特首曾表示會容許花更長的時間，但短時間完成是常態，而我們也希望可以在非常短的時間內取得報告，知道當中發生了甚麼事情。
The Chief Executive has of course stated that more time would be allowed but it is the norm for an inquiry to be completed within a short time frame . We also hope to obtain a report expeditiously to enable us to have a full grasp of what has happened
因此，由特首委任另一個調查委員會將會是更合適的方法。
The appointment of another commission of inquiry by the Chief Executive is hence more preferable
因此，我們認為可以將調查範圍擴大，我確實希望特首可以考慮這做法。
Therefore we think the scope of investigation can be expanded and I really hope the Chief executive can consider this suggestion
否則，我也希望陳帆局長可以解釋，又或日後特首有機會聽到我的建議的話，她可以解釋為何不可以委任另一個獨立調查委員會來處理沙中線的問題。
Otherwise will Secretary Frank CHAN or the Chief Executive if she comes to know my suggestion later please explain why it is impossible to appoint another independent commission of inquiry to inquire into problems of the SCL Project
港鐵公司過往向政府提交的報告，似乎沒有如實交代工程有何不尋常之處，直至傳媒揭發事件，沙中線工程才被叫停，這種處理危機手法備受質疑。
It appears that the reports previously submitted by MTRCL to the Government have not truly reflected the abnormalities observed in the works . The works of the SCL Project were suspended only after the media had exposed the incident . Such crisis management has attracted much criticism
被揭發出現施工問題的廣深港高鐵香港段和沙中線，均採用備受爭議的委託協議模式，即由政府出資負責所有工程成本，而港鐵公司則擔當管理者的角色。
The Hong Kong Section of XRL and SCL on which construction blunders have been exposed are both implemented under an Entrustment Agreement . Under this much disputed arrangement the Government would bear all the construction costs while MTRCL is responsible for management
如果港鐵公司在監工過程中出錯，政府有權提出索償，但賠償上限難以收阻嚇作用。
Despite the fact that the Government has the right to pursue a claim against MTRCLs faulty monitoring works the cap on compensation renders it difficult to achieve a deterrent effect
前運輸及房屋局局長張炳良教授亦批評這協議模式並不完善，並非最佳模式，政府應考慮以其他方法和模式監管。
Prof Anthony CHEUNG former Secretary for Transport and Housing also criticized the arrangement of entering into entrustment agreements for its deficiencies saying that the Government should consider adopting other monitoring approaches as it is not the optimal choice
代理主席，沙中線工程涉及的問題非常廣泛，亦有人質疑事件有否涉及隱瞞、包庇和監管失當等問題，市民既希望知道真相，同時亦 希望透過調查，確保往後的大型工程不會有同類事故發生。
Deputy President a wide spectrum of problems are involved in the SCL Project . Some people have also questioned whether the incident involves malpractices such as concealment shielding and improper monitoring . The public hopes to find out the truth and to ensure that similar blunders will not recur in subsequent large - scale projects through conducting an investigation
因此，我促請政府盡快委任獨立調查委員會，給市民一個交代，讓市民對港鐵公司的工程和服務重拾信心。
I thus urge the Government to expeditiously appoint an independent commission of inquiry sort of giving an account to the public for the sake of restoring public confidence in MTRCLs projects and services
主席，港鐵公司近年"甩轆"不斷，其中沙田至中環線更是"重災區"，令市民異常憤怒。
President MTRCL has been making blunders in recent years non - stop and the Shatin to Central Link SCL is the hardest hit area greatly enraging people
綜合而言，港鐵公司及政府就沙中線項目最少犯了四大錯誤：監管失效、隱瞞沉降、一再超支，以至通車無期，而每項錯誤均嚴重。
In sum MTRCL and the Government have made at least four major mistakes in the SCL Project ineffective monitoring concealment of settlement recurrent cost overruns and indefinite date of commissioning which are all grave mistakes
就此，民建聯對港鐵公司予以強烈譴責，要求政府必須問責到底。
In this connection DAB strongly condemns MTRCL and requests that the Government thoroughly pursue the accountability of MTRCL
港鐵一直被世界公認為首屈一指的鐵路系統，以安全可靠見稱，而港鐵公司的鐵路營運及管理更是知名。
Renowned for its safety and reliability the Mass Transit Railway has always been regarded as a world - class railway system and MTRCL is well known for its railway operation and management
但是，最近紅磡站工程被揭發出現"短筋"，接着是會展站、土瓜灣站的牆身被削薄事件，以至全 線多個車站均出現沉降幅度超出上限，甚至連煤氣供應管道也因為沉降而有機會變形，需要更換，反映"甩轆"事件已非個別情況，而是極可能出現了系統性問題。
However recently it has been discovered that steel reinforcement bars have been cut short in the construction works of the Hung Hom Station followed by the walls in this Exhibition Centre Station and the To Kwa Wan Station being removed the settlement of a number of stations along the entire line being found to have exceeded the upper limit even the deformation of gas pipes as a result of the settlement and thus the need for replacement . All shows that the blunders are not isolated incidents but most likely systemic problems have arisen
令市民更憤怒的是，連串事件被揭發前，港鐵公司高層以至政府監管部門均被蒙在鼓裏。
What has enraged the people more is that before the series of incidents were exposed the senior management of MTRCL and even the regulating government departments had all been kept in the dark
這些確實反映港鐵公司和政府，無論在施工質量、工程監督，以及通報機制上，均有缺失。
It demonstrates categorically the deficiencies of MTRCL and the Government in terms of works quality works supervision and the reporting mechanism
主席，除了監管失效外，第二個問題是隱瞞沉降。
President other than ineffective monitoring the second problem is the concealment of settlement
工程質量以至監管未能過關之餘，更令人失望的是港鐵公司管理層處理問題的態度。
In addition to the quality of works and supervision being not up to par we find the attitude of the MTRCL management in dealing with the problems even more disappointing
"甩轆"事件發生後，他們不是開誠布公，檢討改進，反而是隱瞞，直至被傳媒揭發，其後對事件的回應更是避重就輕。
After the blunders instead of being sincere and honest to make reviews and improvements they concealed the matter until it was exposed by the media . And in their subsequent responses to the incident they evaded the key questions but dwelled on trivial matters
例如，在沙中線項目施工期間，土瓜灣站工地附近的不少居民均發現所居單位出現裂痕，過去他們亦曾向港鐵公司投訴，但港鐵公司的回覆卻指裂痕是因為大廈陳舊老化或市民自行維修導致。
For example during the construction of the SCL Project many residents in the vicinity of the construction site of the To Kwa Wan Station discovered cracks in their housing units . They made complaints to MTRCL but were given the reply that the cracks were results of ageing of the buildings or repairs carried by residents on their own
港鐵公司肯定是刻意對議會及市民有所隱瞞，令公眾對港鐵公司的信任跌至低谷。
It is certain that MTRCL has deliberately concealed the incident from DC and people causing public confidence in MTRCL to hit rock bottom
我相信沙中線項目可能是至今造價最昂貴的單一鐵路項目，雖然造價昂貴不是市民所願見，但造價昂貴有多種原因。
I believe the SCL Project is likely the most expensive single railway project thus far . Though a high construction cost is not what people wish for there are a number of reasons for it
現時馬頭圍道數條行車線仍然被封，在施工過程中，市民受到很大滋擾，再加上現時出現這些一連串的質量問題，市民實在擔心。
Now several lanes on Ma Tau Wai Road are still closed . In the course of construction people have been subjected to a great deal of disturbances . Coupled with the series of problems in works quality that have now arisen people are truly concerned
我希望局方稍後回應時能交代沙中線的實際預計通車日期。
I hope the Secretary can give an actual expected date of commissioning in his reply to be given shortly
主席，面對沙中線項目一連串的問題，我們積極跟進。
President in the face of a series of problems in the SCL Project we have been actively following them up
我們認為，除了追究責任外，更重要的是回應市民最迫切的要求。
In our view apart from pursuing responsibility it is more important to address the peoples most pressing demands
第一，我們要求進行獨立調查。
First we request an independent inquiry
其實，早於紅磡站工程被揭發"短筋"後，民建聯的議員已即時約見陳帆局長，要求成立由法官主持的獨立調查委員會徹查事件，並要傳召承辦商、分判商等的工程人員追究責任，因為我們認為由法官主持的調查委員會具備較高專業性及公信力。
Indeed as early as it was uncovered that steel reinforcement bars in Hung Hom Station were cut short Members of DAB myself included immediately lined up a meeting with Secretary Frank CHAN and requested that an independent commission of inquiry chaired by a Judge be set up to conduct a thorough inquiry into the incident and summon engineering personnel of the contractors and subcontractors to ascertain responsibility for the reason that we consider a commission of inquiry chaired by a Judge more professional and credible
最近，由前法官夏正民領導的調查委員會已開始聆訊，市民每天猶如追看電視劇般了解調查進度。
Recently the Commission of Inquiry chaired by Mr Justice Michael John HARTMANN has started conducting hearings . Every day people are eager to learn the inquiry progress like binge watching television dramas
調查委員會預計6個月內會完成調查報告。
The Commission is expected to complete the inquiry report in six months time
我們認為政府應當設法協助調查委員會盡快完成調查，並且公開報告。
We consider that the Government should find ways to facilitate the Commission in completing its inquiry and publishing the report expeditiously
我們亦認為，在調查過程中如發現其他系統性問題，包括土瓜灣站及會展站，便不能再等，應立即就出現問題的車站工程展開調查。
We also hold that should other systemic problems including those in To Kwa Wan Station and Exhibition Centre Station be identified during the inquiry no further delay should be allowed and an inquiry into the stations in question should commence immediately
第二，更重要的是確保安全。
Second it is more important to ensure safety
港鐵公司及煤氣公司的代表亦多次在區議會或居民大會上答覆市民的問題。
Representatives of MTRCL and the Towngas have also answered questions from people in DC and residents meetings on many occasions
不過，我希望當局了解，這些問題不會就此結束，因為通車後雖然延遲了，但總有一天會通車可能會出現新一輪沉降。
However I hope the authorities can understand that such problems will not simply come to an end as such because after commissioning―though it has been delayed but SCL will be commissioned one day―a new round of settlement may occur
主席，正如我剛才所說，在沙中線項目施工期間，其實已經有不少居民發現單位出現裂痕，而每次向港鐵公司投訴，港鐵公司便交由其公證行回應。
President as I have stated during the implementation of the SCL Project many residents had found cracks on the walls in their flats and every time they made a complaint to MTRCL their case would be passed to the loss adjuster of MTRCL which would then give a response
回應一般是大廈的樓齡長，裂痕是市民自行維修所致，所以他們不會負責。
And typically the response is that as the building is old and the cracks are a result of individual repairs carried out by the residents the Corporation would not be responsible for them
當沉降超標被報道後，居民更不安心。
When excessive settlement was reported residents became more worried
因此，我早前在鐵路事宜小組委員會會議席上，要求港鐵公司的高層考慮沉降對當區居民造成的實際影響，並作出實質的賠償。
Therefore previously in the meeting of the Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways I requested the senior management of MTRCL to consider the actual effects of the settlement on the residents of the district and make concrete compensations
我知道，其實港鐵公司就此事的討論已達最後階段，正積極考慮為居民提供這方面的協助。
To my knowledge the deliberation on this matter by MTRCL has reached the final stage and it is actively considering providing assistance to residents to this end
我希望關注這事件的市民或有需要協助的市民繼續聯絡我們的辦事處。
I hope people concerned about this matter or those in need will continue to contact our offices
第四，當然是繼續要求徹底追究責任。
The fourth point is certainly to continue to thoroughly pursue the accountability of MTRCL
沙中線項目的一連串問題均暴露政府部門對大型基建項目的監管不足，特別是對承辦商的監管，而港鐵公司與承辦商之間對於監管工程的角色似乎也需要理順。
Such a series of problems in the SCL Project all serve to expose the Governments inadequate monitoring of major infrastructure projects particularly monitoring of contractors . Also the roles of MTRCL and the contractors in terms of project monitoring need to be rationalized
我們認為政府需要向市民交代。
We believe the Government needs to give an account to the people