LTA re-awards DTL2 works following insolvency

McConnell Dowell (SEA) Private Limited will complete the construction of Sixth Avenue and King Albert Park stations and associated tunnels for a contract sum of approximately SGD 254M (USD 298.6M), while SK E&C (Singapore) will complete the construction of Tan Kah Kee station and associated tunnels for SGD 222M (USD 173.6M).

The two contractors were selected as they have the relevant technical expertise and resources to pick up quickly and commence completion works for the three stations, LTA said. LTA will work closely with the contractors to deploy more resources and manpower so that works can be expedited. With the expedited work schedule, DTL2 is expected to be completed by mid-2016.

Mr Chua Chong Kheng, deputy chief executive, LTA, said: "LTA's immediate priority is to start work as soon as possible now that the new contractors are onboard. There is about 50 per cent of works on station and tunnel construction to be completed. We will continue to explore areas where we can expedite works to speed up the construction without compromising on the safety. We seek the continued support of residents and stakeholders in mitigating the delay so that residents can enjoy the benefits of having a station at their doorsteps at the earliest possible."

Construction works at the other nine DTL2 stations are progressing on schedule, LTA stated. Excavation works at all the stations have been completed while base slab concrete works are substantially completed for most of the stations. Overall stations and tunnels are roughly 50 per cent complete, LTA said. All 12 stations are expected to achieve Basic Structural Completion by 2014, following which electrical, mechanical works and test running of trains will be carried out.