T310 - Bayshore update Q1 2024

 

17 March 2024 - Exit 2 of the station in the evening with Bayshore's iconic condominiums towering
behind.

Bayshore station was built under contract T310 by a joint venture between Woh Hup and Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co, both firms that were responsible for other stations on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL)'s phase 4. This station was also the third station along this section of line to be designed by architectural firm SAA Architects, that were also responsible for other stations such as Lentor and Orchard on the TEL's other phases. One noticeable difference in the design of Bayshore station is the open, airy feel of the exits which rely mostly on a metal frame with bits of paneling and roof attached to it - there is barely any concrete used in the design of these exits.

Exit 1 & underground bicycle parking facility
Exit 1 of the station is located along Bayshore Road, next to an empty field that will be transformed into a new, green town in time to come. Located nearby is an ancillary building for the station that also includes dedicated access to the underground bicycle parking facility. A pair of elevators allow cyclists to bring bicycles into the facility for storage.

10 February 2024 - A view of the ancillary building, which like Marine Terrace, also has an
integrated underground bicycle parking facility access point attached.

17 March 2024 - The same building in the evening. A directional sign points commuters towards
a bus stop along Upper East Coast Road to cross the road.

10 February 2024 - A view of the dedicated bicycle parking facility access.

10 February 2024 - Signage indicating the levels within the facility and access point.

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10 February 2024 - Similar to other stations with the facility, stairs are lined with grooves for
the bicycles to be wheeled along.

17 March 2024 - A view of the facility access in the evening, offering a better view of the interior.

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17 March 2024 - Another view in the evening.

17 March 2024 - With the elevator doors wide open, it is possible to view the interior. The text
next to the B1 button reads "Bicycle Park".

Exit 1 itself is connected to the dedicated access by a common sheltered roof. The exit itself is completed with no remaining works to be done. Station signage has been installed and is functional. In the evening, the signage is lit up as are the internal lights within the exit. The LED train arrival board is also being rigorously tested.

10 February 2024 - A view of Exit 1's facade during the day.

10 February 2024 - Station name signs installed.

10 February 2024 - The LED train arrival board indicates that the station is currently closed.

10 February 2024 - A view of Exit 1 from the south.

17 March 2024 - Light display boxes installed and lit in the evening.

17 March 2024 - Station signage in use in the evening.

17 March 2024 - Platform A will not see revenue train service till TEL5 opens. Trains will instead
offload passengers at this platform before proceeding to turn back beyond the station and pick up
passengers from platform B - similar to the arrangement at Woodlands South & Caldecott
previously.

17 March 2024 - A view of Exit 1 in the evening with one of the iconic condominiums.

Exit 2
This exit is located the closest to existing residential developments along Bayshore Road. Like the other exits at the station, works here are complete with no remaining items to be completed.

10 February 2024 - A view of Exit 2 along Bayshore Road during the day.

17 March 2024 - A view of Exit 2 along Bayshore Road in the evening.

10 February 2024 - A view of the exit with the iconic condominiums of Bayshore in the background.

10 February 2024 - A close up view of the station name sign during the day.

17 March 2024 - A close up of the station name sign during the day.

Exit 3
This exit is the final one located along Bayshore Road, albeit near the Alphabet preschool along Upper East Coast Road. Works here are completed as well, with little to none left to be finished. The exit's signage has also been installed and is fully functional in the evenings.

10 February 2024 - A view of the Exit 3 facade during the day.

17 March 2024 - A view of the Exit 3 facade in the evening.

10 February 2024 - A close up of the station name sign during the day.

17 March 2024 - A view of the station name sign in the evening.

10 February 2024 - A shelter outside the station exit. This may be used by bus services as it
lacks the ramp down from the kerb that is typical of pick-up/drop-off shelters.

17 March 2024 - A similar view in the evening.

10 February 2024 - A view of the exit from the south.

17 March 2024 - The exit seen from the south in the evening.

17 March 2024 - Another view of the exit from the south in the evening.

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Exit 4
This exit, together with Exit 5, is located a fair bit further away from all the existing residential properties. Work at the exit has been completed.

10 February 2024 - A view towards the east of the exit during the day. An aircraft on approach to
Changi Airport can be seen in the sky.

17 March 2024 - A view of the exit in the evening, complete with aircraft on approach to Changi
Airport in the sky.

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10 February 2024 - A view of the exit along Bayshore Drive.

10 February 2024 - A close up view of the station signage.

10 February 2024 - A small glimpse instead the station from the exit.

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Exit 5
This is the final exit that completes the station. All works here are likewise completed.

10 February 2024 - A view of Exit 5 seen from Exit 1.

10 February 2024 - Exit 5 in the distance.

17 March 2024 - Exit 5 in the distance, but in the evening.

10 February 2024 - A pick-up/drop-off shelter. Are you able to tell the difference from the bus
stop shelter?

10 February 2024 - Markings on the road are a big giveaway.

10 February 2024 - A view of the station's entry portico. Skylights once again make their
appearance here.

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10 February 2024 - A glimpse of the escalators descending into the station's depths.

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And with this post, we've covered all the TEL4 stations that will be opening in a few months time. Do you have an early favourite design-wise? Let us know in the comments if you have a design favourite.

This post will also be available on Instagram & Facebook on 10 April 2024.