Jurong Region Line Construction: J102 - Progress and upcoming activities

14 November 2020 - An aerial view of Choa Chu Kang interchange station site.

Since our last update of Contract J102, there has been some progress made. Most visible is the progress around Choa Chu Kang station for site preparation. Scaffolding has been going up around the vacated Block 303 along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4. A few fabric noise barriers have been installed ahead of the demoltion works.

JS01 - Choa Chu Kang

14 November 2020 - A circular from STEC on demolition works.

According to circulars placed on the hoarding explaining the works by the main contractor, the demolition works are targeted for late-October or early-November. As of mid-November, the works had not quite progressed to demolition stage yet - with a portion of the back of the block still not covered by scaffolding. Nonetheless, progress has been significant since one month back in mid-October where there was no sign of scaffolding at all.

16 October 2020

According to project contractor, Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (STEC), a portion of the pavement along Choa Chu Kang Loop will be closed through the duration of demolition works till January 2021. Pedestrians will have to use the pavement on the opposite side of the roadway to access Block 301 which houses a coffee shop and other sundry shops.

14 November 2020

Besides demolition work, the shifting of a hard court along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4 has also begun. Formerly housing a basketball court, it will be relocated closer to the housing estate's internal road to make way for viaduct construction closer to the existing North South Line trackway.

02 July 2020 - Annex showing relocation of existing hardcourt.

Soil investigation works are also on-going to further analyze soil composition where the viaduct piers will stand. This will help the contractor to construct the appropriate foundation for the pile caps to sit on. Understanding the soil composition will enable the contractor to select the appropriate equipment and construction techniques.

14 November 2020 - Circular on soil investigation works.

14 November 2020 - Location of soil investigation works.

JS02 - Choa Chu Kang West

After leaving Choa Chu Kang station, pre-construction works continue along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3. Several construction barriers could be seen at various spots along the roadway, demarcating construction or storage areas.

14 November 2020 - Barricaded area along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3.

We were however unable to find any circulars posted at the blocks along the roadway - this is indicative of the works not being as advanced as that at Choa Chu Kang interchange. The roadway was also devoid of Soil Investigation works or trial trenching works for the moment.

14 November 2020 - A view of Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3 looking eastwards.

Towards the western end of Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3 were a few indicators of soil investigation works in the form of temporary shelters and construction barricades. Apart from this though, there is not much indication of other works going on.