Prioritise Early Completion of Jurong Region MRT Line

Debated in Parliament on 1 Feb 2021.

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Foo Mee Har asked if resources from the cancelled High Speed Rail to Malaysia could be redeployed to expedite the Jurong Region MRT Line (JRL) for earlier completion.
Ong Ye Kung explained that COVID-19 caused delays in JRL construction due to manpower shortages, supply disruptions, and safety measures, pushing its phased opening to 2027–2029.
He noted that rushing the JRL is impractical due to its complexity, interfaces with existing MRT stations, and proximity to buildings and roads.
He assured that the Land Transport Authority and contractors are working to expedite the project safely.
The debate highlights a request for resource reallocation versus the constraints imposed by pandemic-related challenges and project complexity.

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Foo Mee Har

Ms Foo Mee Har asked the Minister for Transport whether resources can be redeployed to expedite the construction of the Jurong Region MRT Line for earlier completion in the light of the cancellation of the High Speed Rail to Malaysia.

Ong Ye Kung

COVID-19 has unfortunately affected the progress of the construction of the JRL, because of manpower crunch, disruption to supplies and the need for strict safe management measures at work sites. The estimated delay is about a year, which means that JRL will now open in phases from 2027 to 2029.

It is however not practical to rush the project, especially given that JRL is a complex project that will interface with three existing MRT stations and is built in close proximity with existing buildings and within road corridors. I would like to assure the Member that LTA and its contractors are already doing their best to expedite the JRL project, but in a way that does not compromise safety.

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Foo Mee Har asked if resources from the cancelled High Speed Rail to Malaysia could be redeployed to expedite the Jurong Region MRT Line (JRL) for earlier completion.
Ong Ye Kung explained that COVID-19 caused delays in JRL construction due to manpower shortages, supply disruptions, and safety measures, pushing its phased opening to 2027–2029.
He noted that rushing the JRL is impractical due to its complexity, interfaces with existing MRT stations, and proximity to buildings and roads.
He assured that the Land Transport Authority and contractors are working to expedite the project safely.
The debate highlights a request for resource reallocation versus the constraints imposed by pandemic-related challenges and project complexity.

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Prioritise Early Completion of Jurong Region MRT Line

Debated in Parliament on 1 Feb 2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Foo Mee Har asked if resources from the cancelled High Speed Rail to Malaysia could be redeployed to expedite the Jurong Region MRT Line (JRL) for earlier completion.
Ong Ye Kung explained that COVID-19 caused delays in JRL construction due to manpower shortages, supply disruptions, and safety measures, pushing its phased opening to 2027–2029.
He noted that rushing the JRL is impractical due to its complexity, interfaces with existing MRT stations, and proximity to buildings and roads.
He assured that the Land Transport Authority and contractors are working to expedite the project safely.
The debate highlights a request for resource reallocation versus the constraints imposed by pandemic-related challenges and project complexity.

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Foo Mee Har

Ong Ye Kung

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Foo Mee Har asked if resources from the cancelled High Speed Rail to Malaysia could be redeployed to expedite the Jurong Region MRT Line (JRL) for earlier completion.
Ong Ye Kung explained that COVID-19 caused delays in JRL construction due to manpower shortages, supply disruptions, and safety measures, pushing its phased opening to 2027–2029.
He noted that rushing the JRL is impractical due to its complexity, interfaces with existing MRT stations, and proximity to buildings and roads.
He assured that the Land Transport Authority and contractors are working to expedite the project safely.
The debate highlights a request for resource reallocation versus the constraints imposed by pandemic-related challenges and project complexity.

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