Transport Infrastructure news in Nicoll Avenue Singapore
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North-South Corridor enters toughest phase as hard rock and tight tunnels slow work
Singapore's North-South Corridor has entered its most technically demanding construction phase, with hard rock, groundwater and tight spaces slowing progress. At Novena, tunnelling passes within about 1m of the North-South Line, requiring smaller excavation sections and extra ground support. The 20km project includes an 8.8km viaduct and 12.3km tunnel, with the viaduct expected to open from 2027.
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LTA: North-South Corridor works hit hard rock and water seepage at Novena, Thomson
Singapore's Land Transport Authority said tunnelling for the North-South Corridor has run into unexpected ground conditions at Novena and Thomson, including hard rock and underground water seepage. At Novena crews are digging the northbound tunnel section by section just 1m below the operating North-South MRT line, while in Thomson harder rock was found about 10m closer to the surface than expected. LTA said it is monitoring progress and will update the completion timeline later; the corridor was previously slated to open in phases from 2027.
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JTC and architects to study mixing industrial spaces with homes in Singapore
JTC Corporation and the Singapore Institute of Architects are studying whether industrial and residential spaces can be combined in single buildings. Two industrial sites in Toa Payoh will be used as case studies for the design exploration.
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Singapore adds S$112m for built environment R&D, unveils site supervision rules
Singapore's Building and Construction Authority announced an additional S$112 million in funding for built environment research and innovation under the RIE 2030 plan. The announcement was made by Minister Chee Hong Tat at the opening of the International Built Environment Week at Marina Bay Sands. New site supervision rules for large-scale projects and a refreshed Green Mark scheme were also introduced.