C882 - Keppel update November 2023

 

25 November 2023 - A view of the lift shaft for the exit next to the eastbound carriageway of
Keppel Road.

Ahead of major disruptive work for the Circle Line next year, we pay the Keppel station a visit to check in on progress made. Backfilling work is continuing with a significant difference noted over the station's roof slab. In our previous update in August, parts of the concrete roof slab could still be seen exposed to the elements. These have since been covered over with soil and demolition work is ongoing for the earth retaining & stabilising system (ERSS) - a system of temporary walls installed to allow for the excavation and casting of the station box within.

Progress has also been made at the station's exits. Previously, the eastern exit which is located next to the existing pedestrian overhead bridge was a slope with some concrete cast. It lacked the details to distinguish features clearly. Since then, the staircase has been cast with the various steps now visible. On either side, space is catered for escalators to be installed once the structure reaches a sufficient stage at which the equipment can be installed. Comparing to the progress of stations on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) phase 5, these can be expected to fit in some time in the coming year.

Further west, several structures are still in the midst of being cast with a fair amount of rebar observed. This differs from the station's eastern exit which, for the moment at least, is rather devoid of exposed rebar. With the station's underground bicycle parking facility anticipated to be located here, the exit structure may cater for more lifts such as those seen at Marine Parade station on the TEL's Phase 4.

And finally, across the road, is the station's third exit. The lift shaft can now be seen clearly peeking out of its worksite as workers go about rebar and formwork installation works. The excavation pit for this exit is still open and slightly obscured by trees to obtain a clear look in, unfortunately.

18 November 2023 - A view of the station worksite looking eastwards. Piles of rubble from the
ongoing ERSS demolition work can be seen.

18 November 2023

18 November 2023 - A view of the worksite for the exit across Keppel Road from the main station
box.

18 November 2023 - A view of the station worksite looking westwards.

18 November 2023 - Backfilling work in progress as the temporary ERSS is demolished.

18 November 2023 - A view of one of the shafts at the station.

18 November 2023 - The station's western end.

25 November 2023 - Noise barriers are still in place at the main station worksite.

25 November 2023 - Rebar for structural works still present.

25 November 2023 - Stub columns poking out through the backfill.

25 November 2023 - More rebar that will connect to above ground structures.

25 November 2023 - A view of the station's centre. The skylights are located in the station's centre.

25 November 2023 - The station's eastern exit visible. Space on either side of the staircase will be
for escalators.

25 November 2023 - One of the openings in the middle of the station. Due to its location, this is for
a skylight feature that will allow natural light into the station.

25 November 2023 - Two symmetrical shafts which are located further back. These may potentially
be for ventilation purposes.

25 November 2023 - Another view of the centre of the station.

25 November 2023 - A view of the station's third exit, seen from the existing pedestrian overhead
bridge that may be demolished upon the station's opening.

25 November 2023 - A close up view of work ongoing for the third exit's lift shaft.

25 November 2023 - Workers busy installing rebar and formwork for lift shaft casting.

With the station taking shape, we look forward to the developments to come and will be sure to keep you updated.

This post will also be available on Instagram & Facebook on 6 December 2023.