Safety Issues Posed by Shotcreting Technique Used in Construction Works

Debated in Parliament on 12 Aug 2013.

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Ms Tin Pei Ling asked the Minister for National Development about safety concerns with shotcreting in construction, including whether it could worsen landslide risks and if the technique is used locally.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that shotcreting is a safe, proven method used locally and globally for tunnels, retaining walls, and slope stability, providing quick support to prevent erosion.
He cited local projects such as the Fort Canning Road Tunnel, Jurong Rock Caverns, Downtown Line 2 MRT Tunnel at Little India, and earth slopes at Jalan Dermawan and Parbury Avenue as examples of shotcreting use.

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Tin Pei Ling

Ms Tin Pei Ling asked the Minister for National Development whether shotcreting in construction works poses safety issues, such as exacerbating the possibility of landslides, and whether local construction works employ such a technique.

Khaw Boon Wan

Shotcreting, or sprayed concrete, is a process in placing concrete through a hose nozzle onto a surface. It is used locally and overseas for tunnel and retaining wall construction and for enhancing the stability of earth slopes. It is a safe and tested process as it provides a quick

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stabilising and supporting system which prevents erosion.

Examples of local projects which used shotcreting include Fort Canning Road Tunnel, Jurong Rock Caverns, Downtown Line 2 MRT Tunnel at Little India station and earth slopes at Jalan Dermawan and Parbury Avenue.

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Ms Tin Pei Ling asked the Minister for National Development about safety concerns with shotcreting in construction, including whether it could worsen landslide risks and if the technique is used locally.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that shotcreting is a safe, proven method used locally and globally for tunnels, retaining walls, and slope stability, providing quick support to prevent erosion.
He cited local projects such as the Fort Canning Road Tunnel, Jurong Rock Caverns, Downtown Line 2 MRT Tunnel at Little India, and earth slopes at Jalan Dermawan and Parbury Avenue as examples of shotcreting use.

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Safety Issues Posed by Shotcreting Technique Used in Construction Works

Debated in Parliament on 12 Aug 2013.

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Ms Tin Pei Ling asked the Minister for National Development about safety concerns with shotcreting in construction, including whether it could worsen landslide risks and if the technique is used locally.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that shotcreting is a safe, proven method used locally and globally for tunnels, retaining walls, and slope stability, providing quick support to prevent erosion.
He cited local projects such as the Fort Canning Road Tunnel, Jurong Rock Caverns, Downtown Line 2 MRT Tunnel at Little India, and earth slopes at Jalan Dermawan and Parbury Avenue as examples of shotcreting use.

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stabilising and supporting system which prevents erosion.

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Ms Tin Pei Ling asked the Minister for National Development about safety concerns with shotcreting in construction, including whether it could worsen landslide risks and if the technique is used locally.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that shotcreting is a safe, proven method used locally and globally for tunnels, retaining walls, and slope stability, providing quick support to prevent erosion.
He cited local projects such as the Fort Canning Road Tunnel, Jurong Rock Caverns, Downtown Line 2 MRT Tunnel at Little India, and earth slopes at Jalan Dermawan and Parbury Avenue as examples of shotcreting use.

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