23 January 2009

Dredging and construction at Pasir Panjang continues to Jun 09

Work that began before 2007 continues until Jun 09. The area is just in front of Cyrene Reefs.
Reclamation at Pasir Panjang portThere was quite a lot of work going on there, including reclamation, when we passed by on our many trips to Pulau Semakau recently.

Dredging and construction of berths (P13 to P18) and stacking/storage yards at Pasir Panjang Terminal
from Port Marine Notice No. 10 of 2009 dated 22 Jan 09;
This is a revision of Port Marine Notice No 181 of 2008. The working area has been revised and working period extended.

With effect from 30 Jan 09 to 29 Jun 09, 24 hours daily including Sundays and Public Holidays, at Pasir Panjang Terminal (see attached plan):

Four (4) buoys will be installed to mark the working area limits. Dredging works will be carried out within the working area by grab dredger held by 4-point anchor moorings with a circular safety working zone of 50-metre radius centred at the dredger. Construction works will also be carried out within the same working area which entailed piling of the decking structure, revetment works, soil investigation works and installation of the marine fendering system and bollards. The crane barge and grab dredgers will be held by 4-point anchoring systems. Soil Investigation works will be carried out by a crane barge. A safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft of the project work area.

Further enquiries relating to the operation can be directed to Mr N Yambao, the project manager, at Tel: 6773 0978, email: ppttoaqaqc@toacorp.com.sg.

The work site (in green) in relation to Cyrene Reefs (highlighted in yellow).