Kim Chuan depot expansion: Road diversion

Contract 821A for the expansion of Kim Chuan depot has been in progress for some time. Excavation works have commenced at the site which is bordered by Bartley Road East and Hougang Avenue 3, located north of the existing depot site.

26 November 2018 - Western end of the Kim Chuan depot extension.

9 June 2019 - Western end of the Kim Chuan depot extension.

Pre-qualification

Pre-qualification for Circle Line stage 6 civil contracts by LTA

On Monday, the Land Transport Authority released the pre-qualification tender for 5 civil contracts for the construction of Circle Line stage 6. The 5 contracts involve the construction of the Kim Chuan depot extension and Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward stations along with the connecting tunnel structures.

Stations revealed

Rail System Map with included Circle Line stage 6.
Source - LTA

Last week the Ministry of transport revealed the final locations of the 3 stations that made up Circle Line stage 6. The three stations are tentatively called Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward for their proximity to roads with the same names.

Projected timeline

Recently, we received some new information on the expected timeline of the project. Based on this, we expect that this line may have an early announcement and will slowly be developed over the course of a few years.

2015 - Station locations announced
2016 - Tenders called for construction
2017 - Demolition, diversion and utility works
2018 - Construction begins in earnest
2025 - Commissioning and full operation

Source: LTA

Land Acquisition

SLA and LTA have released a joint statement today for land acquisition in Keppel Port to facilitate the construction of the Circle Line 6 link due by 2025. View the full release here.

Update: SLA has also posted more details here. From the information provided, civil works will begin in 2017.