Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Considerations in Siting Proposed Brickland MRT Station at Current Planned Location

Mr Don Wee asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     what are the considerations for siting the proposed Brickland MRT station at its current planned location; and 

b.     whether the station can be sited along Brickland Road to improve the connectivity for residents who stay along Brickland Road.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     The location for NS3A Station (working name "Brickland"), was chosen following robust engineering studies and consultations with other technical agencies such as the Urban Redevelopment Authority and HDB. The station will serve approximately 13,000 existing households from Keat Hong, Bukit Batok West, Pavilion Park and Tengah town’s Brickland district, as well as nearby educational institutions and future housing developments.

2.     As NS3A is an in-fill station, its location was subject to the constraints of the existing North-South Line track. In particular, stations have to be located along tracks that are level and straight; an in-fill station was not planned for when the stretch of North-South Line tracks near Brickland Road was built in the 1980s. Hence, locating NS3A near Brickland Road will require the realignment of long stretches of curved and sloped tracks, disrupting train operations and causing greater disamenities to residents.

3.     Besides NS3A, residents in the area will also be served by the upcoming Jurong Region Line. The Land Transport Authority will also review bus services to boost last-mile connectivity to the stations.