Written Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on Update on Cross Island MRT Line Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Transport

a.     whether the Ministry can provide an update on site investigation works on the two alignment options as part of Phase 2 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Cross Island MRT Line; and

b.     how is the Ministry engaging volunteers from the nature community to monitor and manage the impact on the ground as the rainy season increases the risk of spills into forest streams caused by boring works.

Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:

1.     Site investigation works on the two alignment options have commenced, and are expected to complete by end-2018. We consult with the nature groups regularly. LTA has also appointed one of the nature group representatives as an advisor to monitor and audit the implementation of the Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan developed in Phase 1.