STEEL LIFT SHAFTS
Parliament of Singapore · 17 November 2008
Official Report, 17 November 2008, Vol 85, Issue 5 · Open in the reader (summaries, search, filters)
Column: 841
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STEEL LIFT SHAFTS
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Dr Lim Wee Kiak asked the Minister for National Development (a) what are the disadvantages of steel lift shafts as compared to ferroconcrete lift shafts; and (b) what has the Ministry done to mitigate these disadvantages.
Mr Mah Bow Tan: Both steel and ferroconcrete lift shafts are comparable in their performance as hoistways for lifts. They can be prefabricated and then assembled on site, hence speeding up the construction period and minimising inconvenience to residents. They are also lighter in weight compared to conventional concrete lift shafts, thus reducing the amount of new foundation required and the total cost of construction.
Source: Singapore Parliament Official Report (Hansard) for 17 November 2008. Republished on SGParliament.