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29 Nov 2019 / Singapore

Outfall structure construction & installation of silt curtains

The working period for the construction of an outfall structure and installation of silt curtains off Changi East Staging Ground has been extended. The work will now be carried out from 11 December 2019 to 10 June 2020.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.121 of 2019 dated 25 November 2019, the works are being conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 18.685'N / 103 deg. 59.822'E
2) 01 deg. 18.632'N / 103 deg. 59.949'E
3) 01 deg. 18.557'N / 103 deg. 59.918'E
4) 01 deg. 18.603'N / 103 deg. 59.786'E

The installation of silt curtains will be carried out by the crane barge. Tug boats will be used to assist the positioning of the crane barge during the installation work.

Upon completion of the silt curtains installation, construction of new outfall structure and cofferdam with sheet piles will be carried out by a vibroexcavator.

Safety boats will be deployed in the vicinity to warn other craft of the work.

Craft involved in the works will exhibit the appropriate local and international day and night signals.

When in the vicinity of the working area, mariners are reminded to:
a) Keep well clear and not to enter the working area;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a safe speed and navigate with caution;
d) Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 12 (East Control);
and
e) Communicate with East Control on VHF Channel 12 for assistance, if required.

For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at [email protected]

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