Defu MRT station

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Defu
德福
டெஃபு
Defu
Future Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station
Coordinates1°21′44″N 103°53′56″E / 1.362243°N 103.898874°E / 1.362243; 103.898874Coordinates: 1°21′44″N 103°53′56″E / 1.362243°N 103.898874°E / 1.362243; 103.898874
Owned byLand Transport Authority
Line(s)
  Cross Island Line
PlatformsSide
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
Disabled accessYes
History
Opening2030; 9 years' time (2030)
Services
Preceding station   Mass Rapid Transit   Following station
towards Aviation Park
Cross Island Line
towards Bright Hill
Location
Singapore MRT/LRT system map
Singapore MRT/LRT system map
Defu
Defu station in Singapore

Defu MRT station is a future underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the Cross Island MRT line (CRL) in Hougang planning area, Singapore. It will be located at Tampines Road at the junction of Defu Avenue 2 and will serve the industries near Tampines Road and Defu Industrial Park.

History[]

On 25 January 2019, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that Tampines North station would be part of the proposed Cross Island line (CRL). The station will be constructed as part of Phase 1 (CRL1), consisting of 12 stations between Aviation Park and Bright Hill. CRL1 was expected to be completed in 2029.[1][2][3] However, the restrictions imposed on construction works due to the COVID-19 pandemic led to delays and the CRL1 completion date was pushed by one year to 2030.[4]

The contract for the construction of bored tunnels between this station and Tampines North station was awarded to Nishimatsu Construction Co Ltd on 8 November 2021 at S$446 million (US$326.9 million). As part of the contract, a facility building will be constructed to fulfil the electrical and mechanical requirements for the line. A large-diameter tunnel boring machine will be used to construct a tunnel with double tracks. Tunnelling through abrasive alluvium soil, the boring machine has to be closely monitored for wear and tear. Construction for these tunnels will start in December 2021.[5][6][7]


References[]

  1. ^ "LTA | News Room | News Releases | Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SLA – Cross Island Line 1: New Links by 2029". 5 March 2020. Archived from the original on 5 March 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  2. ^ Tan, Christopher (5 March 2020). "First phase of Cross Island MRT line finalised; will have 12 stations, Transport News & Top Stories – The Straits Times". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 25 January 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  3. ^ "First phase of Cross Island Line to open by 2029 with 12 stations – CNA". Channel NewsAsia. 5 March 2020. Archived from the original on 25 January 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Written Reply by Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung to Parliamentary Question on Updates on Thomson East Coast Line, Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line". Ministry of Transport. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  5. ^ "LTA Awards Two Civil Contracts for Cross Island Line Phase 1". LTA. 8 November 2021. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  6. ^ Yong, Clement (8 November 2021). "Construction of Aviation Park MRT station in Changi to begin next year". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  7. ^ Cheng, Ian (8 November 2021). "Construction works for Aviation Park station set to begin in Q1 2022". CNA. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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