The Shenzhen Western Corridor is the first cross-border passage to adopt the “co-location” arrangement for customs and immigration facilities between Hong Kong and the Mainland, this carries great significance in the mainland - Hong Kong relationship. The sheer scale of the project, the complexity and tight deadline pose a great challenge to any engineering practitioner. The Project Division under EMSD is honoured to be given a role in the project, owed mainly to its experience in managing large projects and system integration accumulated through the years.

The construction of the joint inspection building is one of the core programme of the project. Apart from taking charge of the design for a greater part of the E&M and electronic works, EMSD also oversees the tender process and is responsible for monitoring contract implementation. Major facilities under installation include the fixed and mobile X-ray inspection systems, automatic license plate recognition system, uninterruptible power supply system, multi-media streaming system, closed-circuit television monitoring system, security and communication system. The Fire Services Department, Customs and Excise Department, Police Force, Department of Health and Immigration Department are among the various users served. EMSD will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of all the E&M, air-conditioning and electronic facilities under the various departments, once the building goes into operation.