SINGAPORE: Construction works for Elias station and tunnels along the upcoming Cross Island Line-Punggol Extension (CPe) are expected to start in the second quarter of 2023, with service to start in 2032, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Monday (Jan 30).
The 7.3km-long CPe comprises four stations – Punggol, Riviera, Elias and Pasir Ris – which will “provide better rail connectivity and greater accessibility” for those living in eastern and north-eastern areas, said LTA in a news release, adding that “more than 40,000 households are expected to benefit”.
LTA said the civil contract for the design and construction of Elias station and tunnels has been awarded to a joint venture between CES_SDC and Chip Eng Seng Contractors (1988).
CES_SDC was previously involved in the construction of the Marina South station on Thomson-East Coast Line and is currently part of construction work for two stations along the Jurong Region Line.
“The contract, valued at around S$562 million, completes the appointment of contractors for all four CPe stations,” said LTA.