Cantonment MRT station explained

Type:Future Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station
Address:100 Everton Road
Singapore 089395
Coordinates:1.2728°N 103.8367°W
Other:Bus, Taxi
Structure:Underground
Platform:2 (1 island platform)
Levels:1
Tracks:2
Parking:Yes
Bicycle:Yes
Electrified:Yes
Accessible:Yes
Operator:SMRT Trains Ltd (SMRT Corporation)
Former:Old Railway Station, Spottiswoode Park[1]
Map Type:Singapore Rail central area
Map Dot Label:Cantonment
Map Alt:Singapore MRT/LRT system map
Map Label Position:left
Map Size:300px

Cantonment MRT station is a future underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the Circle line (CCL), situated in Bukit Merah planning area, Singapore, along Everton Road near the junction of Spottiswoode Park Road. This station is part of Stage 6 of the Circle line which will "close the circle" between the HarbourFront and Marina Bay stations.

The station is built underneath and will be integrated with the historic Tanjong Pagar railway station, which ceased operations on 1 July 2011.[2] Cantonment station will provide MRT access to the future Greater Southern Waterfront development. The station was to be opened in 2025 along with the other CCL6 stations, but was delayed to 2026 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

History

The station was first announced on 29 October 2015 as part of the Stage 6 of the Circle line.[4] Contract 883 for the construction of Cantonment station was awarded to China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch) at a sum of in November 2017. Construction began that year, with expected completion in 2026.[5] [6]

In November 2017, the old train platform canopy structures were relocated to facilitate construction works of the station to a restoration yard nearby.[7] In March 2018, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has temporarily dismantled part of the platforms in Tanjong Pagar railway station to make way for the construction of Cantonment MRT station and is working with a heritage consultant and members of the heritage community on possible solutions for the affected platforms.[4] [8] [9] [10] In September 2020, the Sun Wu TBM managed to tunnel underneath the old Tanjong Pagar Railway station building.[11]

Tunnelling works for the CCL6 were completed on 12 January 2022, with a final tunnel breakthrough from Prince Edward Road station into this station.[12] The tunnels between this station and the adjacent Prince Edward Road station were constructed only 6.7m (22feet) below the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. Prior to the tunnelling works, an extensive survey was conducted to ensure that the tunnels do not cross through the building's foundations. Structures were erected to protect the railway station's facade and interior, and monitoring instruments were installed to watch out for any building settlement.[13] To construct the tunnels to Keppel station, the Keppel viaduct had to be closely monitored while underpinning the viaduct with new micro piles. Three bored piles were removed for the tunnelling works.[14]

In March 2024, the platform canopy shelters were restored to their original places via self-propelled modular transporters that were typically used to lift heavy loads at construction sites. Previously cut during the dismantlement, they were stitched together with new steel reinforcement bars embedded in concrete.[15]

Station details

Station design

When completed, the station is expected to be integrated with the Tanjong Pagar railway station. The affected canopy structures is expected to be reinstated to their original locations once the station is finished.[7] The size of the station will be 162m (531feet) by 50m (160feet) by 27m (89feet) with three levels.[16] [17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LTA News Room News Releases Vote for Names of Circle Line 6 Stations. 15 July 2020. LTA. 15 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715102858/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2017/11/2/vote-for-names-of-circle-line-6-stations.html. live.
  2. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20190920031656/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/closing-the-loop-on-circle-line-in-2025-with-3-new-stations-keppel-cantonment. Closing the loop on Circle Line in 2025 with 3 new stations: Keppel, Cantonment, Prince Edward, Transport News & Top Stories . 20 September 2019. The Straits Times. 20 September 2019. 20 September 2019. live.
  3. Web site: Speech by Minister For Transport Mr Ong Ye Kung at MOT Committee of Supply Debate 2021 on A Tale of Three Connections. 2021-03-08. www.mot.gov.sg. en. 14 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210414222045/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/speech-by-minister-for-transport-mr-ong-ye-kung-at-mot-committee-of-supply-debate-2021-on-a-tale-of-three-connections/. live.
  4. Web site: News Room – News Releases – Joint Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SLA – Circle Line 6 – Becoming A Full Circle . LTA . 29 October 2015 . 30 October 2020 . 15 May 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200515132905/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2015/10/2/joint-release-by-the-land-transport-authority-lta-sla---circle-line-6--becoming-a-full-circle.html . live .
  5. Web site: Circle Line's Cantonment MRT station contract goes to China State Construction for $205m, Transport News & Top Stories . https://web.archive.org/web/20190920031901/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/china-state-construction-wins-205m-contract-for-cantonment-mrt-station-on-circle. live. 20 September 2019. The Straits Times. 20 September 2019. 20 September 2019.
  6. Web site: News Room – News Releases – LTA Awards Final Construction Contract for Circle Line 6 . LTA . 10 November 2017 . 30 October 2020 . 30 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201030115010/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2017/11/2/lta-awards-final-construction-contract-for-circle-line-6.html . live .
  7. Web site: News Room – News Releases – Factsheet: Circle Line 6 Construction to go into Full Swing . LTA . 29 March 2018 . 30 October 2020 . 30 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201030034445/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2018/3/2/factsheet-circle-line-6-construction-to-go-into-full-swing.html . live .
  8. Web site: Upcoming Projects – Rail Expansion – Circle Line 6 . LTA . 12 June 2020 . 30 October 2020 . 20 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190920030539/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/upcoming_projects/rail_expansion/circle_line_6.html . live .
  9. Web site: With final 3 stations, Circle Line will come 'full circle' by 2025 . CNA . 29 October 2015 . 15 September 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160809051350/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/with-final-3-stations/2225168.html . 9 August 2016 . live .
  10. News: https://web.archive.org/web/20180407110402/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/work-to-preserve-tanjong-pagar-railway-station-on-track. Work to preserve Tanjong Pagar Railway Station on track. 7 April 2018. 30 March 2018. The Straits Times. 13 October 2018. en.
  11. Web site: 【Singapore News】The "Sun Wu" TBM of C885 Project of CRTG has successfully undercrossed 100-year-old historical and heritage building . China Railway Tunnel Group Co. Ltd. . 18 March 2020 . 2 November 2020 . 2 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201102062939/https://www.crtg.cn/newsinfo/444119.html . live .
  12. Web site: Tan . Christopher . Tunnelling works for Circle Line MRT extension completed . The Straits Times . 12 January 2022 . 12 January 2022 . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220112025858/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/tunnelling-works-for-circle-line-mrt-extension-completed . live .
  13. Web site: Circle Line 6 tunnelling works complete, 3 new stations set to open in 2026 . CNA . 12 January 2022 . 12 January 2022 . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220112053403/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/circle-line-6-extension-tunnelling-complete-keppel-cantonment-prince-edward-road-2429691 . live .
  14. Web site: Factsheet: Completion of Circle Line 6 Tunnelling Works . LTA . 12 January 2022 . 12 January 2022 . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220112050732/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2022/1/news-releases/Completion_CCL6_tunnelling_works.html . live .
  15. Web site: Gene . Ng Keng . Platform shelters of former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station brought back after 6 years in storage . The Straits Times . 12 March 2024 . 12 March 2024.
  16. Web site: LTA awards final construction contract for Singapore CCL 6 . Home Page . 10 November 2017 . 30 October 2020 . 5 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211105060311/https://www.tradelinkmedia.biz/publications/7/news/1027 . live .
  17. C883 Cantonment Station . 2020 . Infographic poster at CCL6 Project Information Centre . Land Transport Authority (LTA) . Singapore.

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