J115A - Peng Kang Hill update Q3 2023

 

16 September 2023 - A view of the work site and the valley through which the line will travel
before arriving at the terminus within NTU.

Contract J115A was the last of the civil contracts for the Jurong Region Line (JRL) to be awarded. As such, construction within the contract is not at such an advanced stage despite being awarded to the same contractor responsible for the neighbouring contract J113 for Nanyang Gateway & Nanyang Crescent station. This is likely due to cost reduction measures which resulted in the contract having to be re-tendered. The original contract J115 had also included works for the remote stabling facility to be constructed next to the Peng Kang Hill station. Under the revised contract J115A only provision stubs will be catered for to connect to such a facility in future.

Peng Kang Hill station will be built into a hill and feature both an aerial and ground level concourse, similar to neighbouring Nanyang Crescent station. Part of the station's access will be via overhead connections above platform level.

March 2023
Works were in a preparatory stage with equipment for utility relocation visible on site. Trees also still lined Nanyang Drive, where part of the station will emerge.

12 March 2023 - A view of the valley in front of the Experimental Medicine Building where the
line curves to reach Peng Kang Hill station.

12 March 2023 - A view south from the Experimental Medicine Building.

12 March 2023 - A northwards view of the valley from the Experimental Medicine Building.

12 March 2023 - A view southwards along Nanyang Drive with trees in view.

12 March 2023 - A view of the work site for the future station.

September 2023
Most of the site remains the same as earlier in March with little differences noted. However, the trees along Nanyang Drive have since made way for the construction works and possible diversions to the road that may be needed.

16 September 2023 - A view of the site of the future station.

16 September 2023 - A view south of the work site from the Experimental Medicine Building.

16 September 2023 - A view northwards from the Experimental Medicine Building.

16 September 2023 - Barriers set up along the roads being used by construction vehicles.

16 September 2023 - A view of the valley through which the line will pass to reach Peng Kang
Hill station.

16 September 2023

16 September 2023

The work site for contract J115A has remained in a preparatory phase for an extended period of time. However with load testing and further clearing of the trees along Nanyang Drive, it can be expected that foundation and structural works may begin some time soon.

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