The Six Stages to building an elevated MRT line - Systems works (4)

After the structural works to build the physical elements of the station and viaducts are complete, works move on to the subsequent stage of construction - Systems Works. During this phase, equipment needed for the operation of the line is installed. There is a wide range of equipment that is installed and may even include sub-systems that can be quite complex. Join us as we take a brief look at the systems that are installed during this stage of works. 

J107 - Tawas update Q1

 

12 March 2023 - A view of the station's construction, just north of the Pan Island Expressway.

12 March 2023 - A close up view of the station's construction. The concourse level can be seen
shaping up.

Tawas station is being constructed under contract J107. Located in a greenfield site north of the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) near Cleantech Park, the station is progressing quickly. The concourse level can be seen being constructed, with the majority of the station's piers already up and ready for the subsequent stage of works. Similar to Gek Poh station across the PIE to the south, Tawas station will sit atop a future road that runs beneath.

The Six Stages to building an elevated MRT line - Structural works (3)

Previously on our mini series on constructing an elevated MRT line, we explored the first two stages – preparatory works & earthworks. The works in these 2 stages paved the way for our third stage of structural works to commence. Join us as we discover more about the third phase of works in constructing an elevated MRT line.

Fair warning: This post is quite lengthy due to its detailed nature.

J108 - Tengah Park's third span

 

12 March 2023 - An overview of the contract J108 site opposite Dulwich
College, along Bukit Batok Road before the line swings into Tengah.

Its a new week and we kick it off with an update on the Jurong Region Line (JRL) at contract J108. This was the first contract to begin viaduct construction despite being under phase 2 of the line, which is only due to open in 2028. Thanks to Alfred Yeo, who has kindly contributed his pictures, we have some early photos from last week when the construction of the third span was in its infancy.

The Six Stages to building an elevated MRT line - Earthworks (2)

 

We continue on with our mini series by exploring the second stage in the construction of an elevated MRT line. This involves earthworks and the process for an elevated line is vastly different from that of the more common underground lines here. Join us as we dive into the processes under this stage!

The Six Stages to building an elevated MRT line - Preparatory Works (1)

 

We launched our new mini-series last week, a deep dive into the process of building an elevated MRT line which was last seen on the East-West Line when the Tuas West Extension was built. Join us as we explore the first of six distinct stages of bringing an elevated MRT line to life - the preparatory works stage.