07 July 2009

Massive reclamation near Labrador continues until Jan 2010

Besides reclamation, other major works include dredging, soil investigation, caisson construction, demolition of structures and removal of submarine cables and pipelines. Other natural shores near this project include the natural shores of Sentosa and Cyrene Reefs.

Reclamation at Pasir Panjang Terminal and Pasir Panjang Wharves
from Port Marine Notice No. 83 of 2009 dated 7 Jul 09.
This is a revision of Port Marine Notice No. 18 of 2009. The working area and the working period have been revised.

With effect from 9 Jul 2009 to 8 Jan 2010, 24 hours daily including Sundays and Public Holidays. In the vicinity of Pasir Panjang Terminal and Pasir Panjang Wharves, (see attached chartlet, above)

Works will include reclamation, dredging, soil investigation, caisson construction, demolition of PW1, PW2, PW3, PW4 and PW5 and removal of submarine cables and pipelines. Soil investigation works will be carried out by jack-up barges attended to by tug boats. Safety boats will be deployed in the vicinity of the work area to warn other craft and vessels of the project works. Further general enquiries can be directed to Mr. Christoper Goh, the project coordinator, at Tel No: 6476 8823 (email: christophergoh@mypenta.net).

The reclamation is for a new container terminal at Pasir Panjang. The work site is also near the natural shore at Sentosa. This photo is from the table top model at the URA Master Plan exhibition.The project is so large that it is likely to impact Cyrene Reefs as well.The work site (in green) in relation to Cyrene Reefs (highlighted in yellow).

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