SLA demolishes 11 unsound building structures along former KTM rail corridor

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has started demolishing unsound buildings and structures along the former KTM rail corridor since Nov 26, 2012.

SLA said this is expected to be completed by Jan 31, 2013. In total, it said 11 buildings and structures will be demolished. Some of these buildings/structures include two buildings and a gate hut at Gombak Gate, a temporary structure at Blackmore Drive and a gate hut at Sungei Kadut Gate.

SLA said the buildings and structures have been inspected by professional engineers and found to be structurally unsound. Hence, for safety reasons, they will have to be demolished.

SLA said the Bukit Timah Railway Station (BTRS) has been assessed to be structurally sound, and will remain open to the public from 7am to 7pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

It said the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station (TPRS), will remain closed to the public as detailed structural inspection and survey works are still being carried out. More details on the re-opening of TPRS will be announced at a later date.