THE Government has awarded a $1.73 billion contract to joint venture Ting Kau Contractors for the design and construction of the Ting Kau bridge and approach viaduct section of Route 3.

The joint venture comprises Cubiertas Y Mzov and Entrecanales Y Tavora, both of Spain; Germany's Ed Zublin; and Hong Kong's Downer and Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of publicly listed Paul Y-ITC Construction Holdings, following a recent merger.