J106 - Boon Lay year-end update

 

16 December 2022 - An aerial view of the station site with the protected train viaducts visible.

16 December 2022 - Caisson construction work taking place.

Boon Lay station site is one that has undergone tremendous transformation over the course of the year. Traffic diversions have been implemented to allow for construction to take place over the location of the former roadway as there would not have been sufficient space to keep the roadway operational while works are carried out. The station itself will be an engineering feat, with the platforms elevated 2 stories above the existing East-West Line (EWL) tracks. To ensure that train services on the EWL are not disrupted, temporary protective enclosures have been progressively installed on the viaduct of the operational train line.

16 December 2022 - A view of the diverted roadway above the canal.

16 December 2022 - A view of the Frontier Community Club before pier construction begins in
earnest.

16 December 2022 - Details of upcoming works by the contractor till the year end.

Pier construction work is in full swing north of the station site with good progress made. As of 16th December, there were at least 12 piers in various stages of construction north of the junction of Jurong Central 3 and Jurong West Street 64.

16 December 2022 - Viaduct pier main shaft being cast.

16 December 2022 - A view southwards to the Boon Lay station.
The future crossover will be located at this road junction and next to
the Frontier Community Club.

16 December 2022 - Works to begin construction of the pier crosshead
underway for a pier along Jurong West Street 64.

16 December 2022 - A close up of the pier crosshead construction.

16 December 2022

16 December 2022 - The rebar cage for another pier being assembled
ahead of pier casting.

16 December 2022 - Completed piers near the contract boundary.

16 December 2022 - A view of completed piers looking to the south.

Come 2023, viaduct segment launching works can be expected. This will likely involve the use of a segment launch gantry for construction where segments may be delivered to site at night. We look forward to the continued pace of progress here at Boon Lay. Do stay tuned as we bring more updates on the various rail construction sites to you.

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