Monday 16 April 2018

TEL2 Tunnelling Completes

Bored tunnel works for Stage 2 of the line completed with the breakthrough of TBM 2 last Thursday, completing the Changi Bound tunnel between ULS and Caldecott Station. The TBM is the last of 23 TBMs along the northern half of the original Thomson Line to dock. 

Dismantling of the TBM, cross passage, FSC and bracket installation works will proceed within the next quarter prior to reinstatement of the ULS site by year end.


Completion of bored tunnel excavation works for TEL1 and TEL2
Breakthrough of the T212 JTSC TBM 2 at Caldecott Station on April 12 (Changi Bound)

Saturday 14 April 2018

Marina South - Tunnelling Completes

Tunnelling works for the T227 project have completed, with the breakthrough of the Changi bound tunnel between Marina South and Marina Bay achieved today following the relaunch of the TBM in January. The average advancement rate for the second drive was significantly high at around 7 rings/day.


Breakthrough of CREG TBM at Marina Bay Station on April 14, completing the EPBM's second and final 750m Changi bound tunnel drive between both stations