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Rochor MRT station
Rochor MRT station (IPA: /ˈroʊtʃoʊ, -ɔːr/ ROH-choh or ROH-chor) is an underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the Downtown Line (DTL) in Rochor, Singapore. Located between Sungei Road and Rochor Canal Road, the station serves landmarks such as Sim Lim Square, the Lasalle College of the Arts (Lasalle) and Tekka Centre. The station is operated by SBS Transit.
The station was first announced in July 2008 when the DTL Stage 2 (DTL2) were revealed. The construction of the station, which began in 2009, was one of the most challenging projects on the DTL, involving multiple realignments of the arterial roads and the Rochor Canal while being constructed in soft marine clay. The station, which opened on 27 December 2015 along with the DTL2 stations, was designed by Architects61, and features an Art-in-Transit artwork Tracing Memories by students of Lasalle.
Rochor station was first announced as part of Downtown line Stage 2 (DTL2) on 15 July 2008. Contract 921 for the design and construction of Rochor station and tunnels was awarded to SsangYong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd for S$803.3 million (US$552.3 million) in June 2009. Construction of the station was scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2009 with a targeted completion of 2015. The contract was one of the most costly to be awarded on the DLT2 project because of the intricacies of the project.
During the construction process, the Rochor Canal, which had previously run between the arterial roads of Rochor Canal Road and Sungei Road, was temporarily diverted to a 150-metre (490 ft) canal box. The arterial routes were rerouted several times. Steel decks for traffic were installed above the canal due to little room to divert the roads sideways. The road diversions were done during the night to avoid disrupting traffic during the day.
The underlying layer of soft marine clay extended 30 metres (98 ft) deep and had a thickness which was described to be similar to "peanut butter". The construction workers erected diaphragm walls and other strong temporary earth-retaining structures, and cement was pumped into the soil to stabilise the soil and prevent any impact on the surrounding buildings, especially the heritage shophouses. Additional equipment was installed to monitor ground movement, while heavy machinery had to be moved carefully to avoid endangering or interfering with road traffic.
With the detailed planning and extensive safety procedures in place, the works were completed in 1.6 million man-hours, on schedule and without accidents. In conjunction with the station's construction, a 180-metre (590 ft) long provisional box tunnel was constructed above the station to serve the future North–South Corridor. The Rochor Canal was rerouted to a new tunnel between Clive Street and Sim Lim Tower, while the canal's original route was covered with soil. In recognition of the complexities of the work, the workers involved were awarded an excellence award by the Singapore Concrete Institute on 20 November 2015. The Ministry of Manpower has praised the construction project for its record of zero accidents and its timely completion.
On 28 June 2015, Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew announced that the DTL2 would be opened earlier than scheduled, with 95% of the works completed. In August that year, Lui further announced that the DTL2 segment would open on 27 December 2015. As planned, the station opened on 27 December along with the other DTL2 stations.
Rochor station serves the Downtown Line (DTL) and is situated between the Little India and Bugis stations. The station code is DT13 as reflected on official maps. As of January 2021, the station operates between 5:55 am and 12:24 am daily, with headways of 2.75 to 4.5 minutes.
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Rochor MRT station
Rochor MRT station (IPA: /ˈroʊtʃoʊ, -ɔːr/ ROH-choh or ROH-chor) is an underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the Downtown Line (DTL) in Rochor, Singapore. Located between Sungei Road and Rochor Canal Road, the station serves landmarks such as Sim Lim Square, the Lasalle College of the Arts (Lasalle) and Tekka Centre. The station is operated by SBS Transit.
The station was first announced in July 2008 when the DTL Stage 2 (DTL2) were revealed. The construction of the station, which began in 2009, was one of the most challenging projects on the DTL, involving multiple realignments of the arterial roads and the Rochor Canal while being constructed in soft marine clay. The station, which opened on 27 December 2015 along with the DTL2 stations, was designed by Architects61, and features an Art-in-Transit artwork Tracing Memories by students of Lasalle.
Rochor station was first announced as part of Downtown line Stage 2 (DTL2) on 15 July 2008. Contract 921 for the design and construction of Rochor station and tunnels was awarded to SsangYong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd for S$803.3 million (US$552.3 million) in June 2009. Construction of the station was scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2009 with a targeted completion of 2015. The contract was one of the most costly to be awarded on the DLT2 project because of the intricacies of the project.
During the construction process, the Rochor Canal, which had previously run between the arterial roads of Rochor Canal Road and Sungei Road, was temporarily diverted to a 150-metre (490 ft) canal box. The arterial routes were rerouted several times. Steel decks for traffic were installed above the canal due to little room to divert the roads sideways. The road diversions were done during the night to avoid disrupting traffic during the day.
The underlying layer of soft marine clay extended 30 metres (98 ft) deep and had a thickness which was described to be similar to "peanut butter". The construction workers erected diaphragm walls and other strong temporary earth-retaining structures, and cement was pumped into the soil to stabilise the soil and prevent any impact on the surrounding buildings, especially the heritage shophouses. Additional equipment was installed to monitor ground movement, while heavy machinery had to be moved carefully to avoid endangering or interfering with road traffic.
With the detailed planning and extensive safety procedures in place, the works were completed in 1.6 million man-hours, on schedule and without accidents. In conjunction with the station's construction, a 180-metre (590 ft) long provisional box tunnel was constructed above the station to serve the future North–South Corridor. The Rochor Canal was rerouted to a new tunnel between Clive Street and Sim Lim Tower, while the canal's original route was covered with soil. In recognition of the complexities of the work, the workers involved were awarded an excellence award by the Singapore Concrete Institute on 20 November 2015. The Ministry of Manpower has praised the construction project for its record of zero accidents and its timely completion.
On 28 June 2015, Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew announced that the DTL2 would be opened earlier than scheduled, with 95% of the works completed. In August that year, Lui further announced that the DTL2 segment would open on 27 December 2015. As planned, the station opened on 27 December along with the other DTL2 stations.
Rochor station serves the Downtown Line (DTL) and is situated between the Little India and Bugis stations. The station code is DT13 as reflected on official maps. As of January 2021, the station operates between 5:55 am and 12:24 am daily, with headways of 2.75 to 4.5 minutes.
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