The Government will enhance its monitoring of ongoing public works tendered to a contractor responsible for construction of the Shatin to Central Link.

Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung told reporters today the Government is very concerned about recent issues concerning construction problems found on some stations of the rail project, notably Hung Hom Station.

The Development Bureau has formed an inter-departmental group to boost checks on public works involving the contractor.

Mr Cheung reiterated the Government attaches great importance to safety in works projects, adding it will thoroughly study all issues concerning the rail link.