Jurong reclamation near Cyrene Reef begins

More reclamation and dredging will happen near Cyrene until Jan 2012 as part of the plan to reclaim 18 hectares off Ayer Merbau, starting with some 7-8 ha in the south and another 5 ha in the north of the area.
The area affected doesn't look too alarming in the recent Port Marine Notice, until we take a wider look...

Cyrene (indicated in yellow) is already not far from the massive reclamation site (in red) for the new Pasir Panjang Container Terminal, which has been going on for years.

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Base chart from PMN No. 99 of 2009

In addition, 24/7 dredging is going on very close to Cyrene since Apr and continues until Aug 2011. More about this dredging and the possible impact on marine life, and a look at the dredging going on during today's trip to Cyrene.

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Based on chart from PMN No. 99 of 2009

With the start of 24/7 reclamation and dredging at Ayer Merbau on Jurong Island, Cyrene will be surrounded on three sides by massive coastal works for many months to come. More about the reclamation at Jurong Island.

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Based on chart from PMN No. 99 of 2009

Reclamation at Ayer Merbau, Jurong Island
from Port Marine Notice No. 83 of 2011 dated 15 Jul 2011

With effect from 16 Jul 11 to 15 Jan 12. 24 hours daily including Sundays and Public Holidays. Off Ayer Merbau (see attached chartlet):

The work will entail the removal of existing rocks, dredging and reclamation works in the working area. Shore protection works will be carried out by crane barges and dredger. Soil investigation works will also be carried out in the working area. For general enquiries, please contact Capt Choong Yew Weng, project co-coordinator at Tel: 9129 1145, (email: ywchoong@live.com).