The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded two civil contracts for the design and construction works of the Cross Island Line Phase 1 (CRL1) at a combined contract value of $766 million.

Design and Construction of Aviation Park station and tunnels

The first contract was awarded to Hock Lian Seng Infrastructure Pte. Ltd. for the design and construction of Aviation Park station and tunnels at a contract value of $320 million.

Hock Lian Seng Infrastructure Pte. Ltd has a strong track record of undertaking infrastructure and building projects in Singapore. The company was previously involved in the construction of Kim Chuan Depot for Circle Line (CCL) and Marina Bay station along CCL. It is currently involved in the construction of Maxwell station along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL).

Construction works for the Aviation Park station are expected to start in the first quarter of 2022, with passenger service slated to commence in 2030.

Design and Construction of Bored Tunnel between Tampines North and Defu stations

The civil contract for the design and construction of the bored tunnel between Tampines North and Defu stations was awarded to Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd at contract value of $446 million. The contract includes the construction of a facility building with underground basements to cater to the electrical and mechanical requirements of CRL1.

Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd is an established company with a strong track record of undertaking infrastructure, building and tunnelling projects locally and abroad. It constructed the tunnels between Ubi and Kaki Bukit stations along the DTL, as well as the reception tunnels for DTL to Tai Seng Facility Building. It is currently involved in the construction of Gardens by the Bay station on TEL and Keppel station on the CCL.