T309 - Siglap progress update

Contract T309 is for the construction of Siglap station only, without any associated tunnels. The station will have 4 exits and will be built as a civil defence shelter. The assigned contractor is a joint venture by John Holland and Zhen Hua. Previously, John Holland successfully delivered the Jalan Besar station on the Downtown Line through another join venture.

30 September 2016 - Ground breaking at contract T309 site
Source: John Holland

T308 - Marine Terrace progress update

Contract T308 is for the construction of Marine Terrace station and tunnels towards Siglap station. The contract was awarded to a joint venture between Ssangyong Engineering & Hyundai Engineering. Both contractors had previously completed stations along the Downtown Line, with Ssangyong completing Little India and Rochor stations while Hyundai delivered MacPherson station.

A 3D cross section of the station showing the exits, supporting infrastructure and functional levels within the 22m deep station.
Source: Realestate.daum.net

A map showing the civil infrastructure to be built under contract T308.
Source: Ssangyong E&C

T307 - Marine Parade progress update

Contract T307 is for the construction & completion of Marine Parade station and associated tunnels. The contract boundaries are located adjacent to contract T306 for Tanjong Katong station to the west and to contract T308 for Marine Terrace station to the east. 

A diagram showing the contract boundaries for contract T307.

The Marine Parade station and a portion of tunnel to the east will be constructed using the cut-and-cover method. The portion of cut-and-cover tunnel will house a cripple siding for the main line and an underground pedestrian network one level above. On either end of the continuous cut-and-cover stretch are 2 launch shafts from which tunneling works will be carried out by 3 tunnel boring machines (TBMs).

A render of exit D along the hoarding of contract T307 site.

URA Draft Master Plan 2019 - Extension to Changi Airport

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) launched the Draft Master Plan 2019 (DMP 2019) last month, providing a view of developments to come across the country. As part of the DMP 2019, improvements to various regions were planned and listed out on the URA website for public viewing. Among these regions is Changi, where the upcoming Terminal 5 of the airport is being developed. As part of the plans outlined, improved rapid transit network coverage is one of the key areas being looked into.

An excerpt from the URA website detailing plans for the Changi region.
Source: URA