Chief Executive Carrie Lam today expressed disappointment over construction problems discovered at the Shatin to Central Link and planned to expand the scope of the rail inquiry team to probe into the matter.

Mrs Lam’s announcement came after the Transport & Housing Bureau revealed that records were missing for the north and south approach tunnels and the Hung Hom Stabling Siding of the link’s Hung Hom Station.

The bureau said unapproved works were also discovered at the station.

Mrs Lam was disappointed that more construction problems were found and expressed regret over the Mass Transit Railway Corporation’s supervision of the project.

The Chief Executive said the Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into the Diaphragm Wall & Platform Slab Construction Works at the Hung Hom Station Extension under the Shatin to Central Link Project Justice Michael Hartmann understands that it is appropriate to expand the scope of the commission’s investigation to include these issues.

Mrs Lam added she will seek the Executive Council’s approval for her proposal after the Lunar New Year holiday.