Renders update

It has been a while since the team has been able to provide any updates on our blogs and we would like to take this opportunity to apologise for this "drought" experienced. With the Corona Virus making an impact around the world, real life has caught up with our team as well - most of us work in the healthcare industry and have been busy on the frontlines ensuring that the spread of the virus is being minimized. We thank our readers for your patience and will attempt to provide updates on the construction of the Jurong Region Line in a more regular manner from here on out.

Edited 20 July 2020 - Added renders for Tengah Park, Jurong Town Hall & Pandan Reservoir stations.

Edited 9 August 2020 - Added renders for Toh Guan, Jurong East, Jurong Town Hall & Pandan Reservoir stations.

Edited 24 January 2021 - Added additional renders for Choa Chu Kang, Choa Chu Kang West, Bahar Junction & Gek Poh stations.

Contract updates - J108 & J111

Artist's impression of Bukit Batok West station
Source: McConnell Dowell

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) awarded Contract J108 for the construction of Tengah Plantation, Tengah Park & Bukit Batok West stations to a joint venture of McConnell Dowell and John Holland last month. This represents the first contract from phase 2 of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) to be awarded.

Contract awards - J151, J106, J107 & J110

Render of the contract J151 trains by Hyundai Rotem.
Source: LTA

February has been a milestone month in the progress of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) with the award of 4 major contracts for the line. These include contracts for supply of trains for the line as well as the construction of 2 stations and 2 interchanges.

Contract awards - J101 & J105

Concept design options for Tengah Depot.
Source: LinkedIn

Over the last few weeks, several contracts for civil construction packages have been awarded by the Land Transport Authority to China Railway 11 Bureau Group who previously completed stations on the East West Line's Tuas West Extension in 2016. These consist of back-to-back awarded contracts J101 for the construction of Tengah depot and J105 for the construction of Jurong West & Bahar Junction stations.

Contract awards - J102 & J103

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced the awards of contracts J102 and J103 for the Jurong Region Line (JRL) on 10th September 2019. Contract J102 comprises of 3 stations - Choa Chu Kang interchange, Choa Chu Kang West & Tengah interchange. On the other hand, contract J103 comprises of 2 stations - Hong Kah & Corporation.

Contract boundaries for J102 & J103.
Source: LTA

JRL3 - Tender process begins & J106 update

On 30 August 2019, the Land Transport Authority kicked off the tendering process for the third and final phase of the Jurong Region Line. Contract J113 for the design and construction of Nanyang Gateway and Nanyang Crescent stations with associated viaducts was released for tender. With a tentative closing date of 20 December 2019, interested parties that have been pre-qualified will have approximately 4 months to submit bids for the project. The deadline for submissions, however, is likely to be extended based on experience with other similar contracts. Contract J113 is due for completion by 30 December 2027, in time for the JRL's phase 3 operations in the following year, 2028.

JRL2 - All contracts released for bid

The Land Transport Authority released the last tender for phase 2 of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) on 31st July 2019 - contract J109 for the design & construction of Toh Guan, Jurong Town Hall and Pandan Reservoir stations, viaducts inclusive. With the release of tender bidding for contract J109, all contracts for phase 2 of the line have been floated for tender.