Prelim work on 'Bt Timah Line' started last
year
IN THE letter, 'Ease jams, commence work on Bukit Timah Line' (ST,
Nov 2), Mr Yap Chian Heng suggested that construction work on the
Bukit Timah Line, now known as Downtown Line Stage 2 (DTL2), should
commence sooner.
We would like to reassure Mr Yap that preliminary work on
DTL2 had commenced last year and the project is on track for
completion by 2015.
Pre-construction activities include rigorous studies, such as the
review of construction methods, assessment of affected building
structures and environmental impact, sewer and general utility
diversions, and the procurement process.
Such activities typically take several years to complete because we
need to ensure that subsequent construction works are carried out
properly and safely, with minimal inconvenience to commuters as
well as businesses and residents along the DTL.
Physical construction of the line is expected to commence
in 2010 when the pre-construction activities are completed.
Thereafter, the 16.6km stretch of the DTL2 will need another five
years to complete.
We would like to assure Mr Yap that work on DTL2 is progressing
well and quickly, and the Land Transport Authority is fully
committed to providing all resources necessary for the early
completion of the line.
Suhana Kharudin (Ms)
Manager, Media Relations
Land Transport Authority
