Thomson-East Coast Line to start building in Q12016

According to LTA announcement yesterday, the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) will start construction in this quarter. About $948m of MRT contracts have been awarded for the stations and related tunnels at Tanjong Rhu, Katong Park and Marine Terrace. The construction is slated for completion in 2023. In November last year a contract was awarded to construct Marine Parade station and associated tunnels. The contracts for 5 more TEL stations are yet to be awarded.

Starting from 2019, the TEL will open in stages, with the entire 31-station, 43 km line expected to be fully operational by 2024.

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Views of Thomson-EastCoast Line Part 3

Here are the locations and artist’s impressions of the respective stations along the latest MRT line. (Source: LTA)

Part 3: Tanjong Rhu, Katong Park and Amber

This is also known as District 15 of Singapore housing areas. Being close to Marina Bay, the new Sports Hub, old Kallang Airport, CBD and East Coast Park, it is a ideal waterfront home choice for locals and expats.

Popular Shopping Haunts include Leisure Park and the new Kallang Wave. Popular Condos in the areas include Meyer Road Condos like Aalto, Makena, Seafront@Meyer, Belvedere, Amber Road Condos like King Mansions, One Amber and Tanjong Rhu Condos like Costa Rhu, Pebble Bay and Water Place.