T309 - Siglap update Q2 2023

 

8 June 2023 - Exit B of Siglap station, illuminated for night works.

As we press on further east, our updates bring us to contract T309 for the construction of Siglap station. Brought to you by a joint venture between John Holland & Zhen Hua (Singapore) Engineering Pte Ltd. Previously, John Holland had completed Springleaf station and the Tagore box under contract T208 for the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) phase 2. Work at Siglap station is progressing well, with some illumination from the station permanent lighting noted. Covered linkways are beginning to go up as well and the road infrastructure & pedestrian paths are slowly being reinstated. We'll delve into these a bit more in our post.

These images were contributed by @suchda, showing the development of Siglap station at various points during its construction over time. Thank you for sending these over and allowing us to use them.

Exit A by @suchda.

Exit D by @suchda.

Exit A by @suchda.

Exit A by @suchda.

Marine Parade Road looking eastwards by @suchda.

Exit A by @suchda.

Exit D & the ancillary building along Siglap Link by @suchda.

Pre-cast drainage blocks by @suchda.

Exit D by @suchda.

Exit D by @suchda.

Exit D by @suchda.

T309 construction site by @suchda.

Exit D by @suchda.

Marine Parade Road looking eastwards by @suchda.

Exit A by @suchda.

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10 May 2023 - A view along Marine Parade Road eastbound, with some road diversions still
in place.

10 May 2023 - A view of Exit A, along Marine Parade Road.

10 May 2023 - Exit A on the left.

8 June 2023 - A view of Exit A in the evening, looking westwards.

8 June 2023 - Works at Exit A still ongoing, with cladding not yet
completed.

8 June 2023 - A temporary, yellow construction light illuminates the work site at the exit.

8 June 2023 - Cladding works ongoing.

8 June 2023 - The underside of the pick-up/drop-off (PUDO) canopy still requires more work.

8 June 2023 - A view of Exit A from across the street.

Exit A
This exit is the least complete amongst the 4 exits at Siglap station. Illuminated with temporary construction lighting, netting still obscures the station exit openings to Marine Parade Road. Cladding works have commenced and a large amount of the aluminium panels have been installed, though there are patches here and there. The PUDO canopy also remains incomplete, with the underside still showing the exposed steel beams. The work should be completed in short order though, and would not likely be a show-stopper, preventing the station from opening.

10 May 2023 - A view of Exit D, along the canal as seen from eastbound carriageway of
Marine Parade Road.

10 May 2023 - A view of Exit D in the background.

8 June 2023 - A view of Exit D in the evening, seen from Marine Parade Road.

8 June 2023 - A closer view of Exit D, dark on the interior.

8 June 2023 - Some cladding has been removed temporarily.

8 June 2023 - The lower level of granite cladding panels has not yet been installed, to allow
access to electrical cables.

8 June 2023 - Architectural design finishes & glass panels still wrapped in protective films.

8 June 2023 - A view of Exit D from across Siglap Link.

8 June 2023 - Entryways to the station Exit are blocked off with hoarding, but the rest of the exit
can be seen from the road with no hoardings blocking.

8 June 2023

8 June 2023

Exit D
Exit D was one of the first to have substantial cladding works completed, but during an evening visit, the exit was not lighted up. As such, we are unable to tell if this exit uses its own permanent lighting for illuminating night works or if it is still using temporary construction lighting.

10 May 2023 - A view of Exit B along the eastbound carriageway of Marine Parade Road.

10 May 2023 - Exit B on the left.

10 May 2023

8 June 2023 - A view of Exit B in the evening, looking westwards.

8 June 2023 - A close up view of Exit B, showing the interior.

8 June 2023 - An external view of Exit B.

8 June 2023 - Finishing work as seen through the fencing.

8 June 2023 - The main part of the station exit is illuminated.

8 June 2023 - A view of Exit B, looking eastwards.

8 June 2023 - Exit B as seen from across Marine Parade Road.

Exit B
This exit is one of the fastest in terms of completion work, having cladding applied since Q1 of the year and now being illuminated using the permanent station lighting. The fittings within the station appear to be complete, with remaining works focused on the steel canopies at the entry ways to the exit. We believe that the western end of the exit will feature the barrier-free ramps to the lift while the eastern end of the exit will feature stairs that allow passengers access to the escalators.

10 May 2023 - A view of Exit C from the eastbound carriageway of Marine Parade Road.

10 May 2023 - Exit C on the right.

10 May 2023

8 June 2023 - A view of Exit C, looking westwards.

8 June 2023 - Exit C in the evening. The PUDO shelter canopy has some cladding installed.

8 June 2023 - More shelter canopies under construction at the western end of the exit.

8 June 2023 - Glass panels still protected with film.

8 June 2023 - The station exit illuminated in the evening - it is difficult to tell if this is
the temporary or permanent lighting.

8 June 2023 - A view of escalators at the station exit.

8 June 2023 - A close up view of the escalators & ceiling panels.

Exit C
As the largest of the 4 station exits, this exit has a fair amount of work left to go before it can be declared complete. Nonetheless, the exit was illuminated with what appears to be temporary construction lighting.

8 June 2023 - Station cooling tower. External lighting is the station's permanent lighting.

8 June 2023 - Some construction netting on the station cooling tower structure.

8 June 2023 - The station cooling tower as seen from across the road.

8 June 2023 - Installation of covered linkway.

8 June 2023 - Covered linkway works in progress.

Other ongoing works
Other works that are ongoing at the site are the installation of covered linkways along Marine Parade Road & works to the cooling tower building. The cooling tower has had its cladding works completed and the permanent station lighting on the exterior has been switched on as well. This bodes well as an indicator of the advanced stage of construction for the station.

This post is also available on Instagram & Facebook on 10 July 2023.