Written Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on Rectification Works by Or Kim Peow Contractors for Faulty Construction of Viaduct Structure

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport whether Or Kim Peow Contractors will be responsible for

i.     the carrying out of all the rectification works required by LTA arising from any faulty construction of the viaduct structure linking PIE and TPE at Upper Changi Road East; and

ii.     all the additional cost arising from the rectification works required and surveys carried out on behalf of LTA.

Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:

1.     LTA has reached an agreement with Or Kim Peow Construction Pte Ltd (OKP) to terminate the contract to construct the viaduct from TPE towards PIE (Tuas) and Upper Changi Road East, including the recovery of appropriate costs from OKP. LTA will engage a new contractor to complete the construction of the viaduct, including the rectification of any structures which are deemed unsafe by the independent Professional Engineer appointed by LTA. The project timeline and completion date will be reviewed, after the award of the new contract.