SAFETY AT MRT CONSTRUCTION SITES

Parliament of Singapore · 19 May 2004

Official Report, 19 May 2004, Vol 77, Issue 18 · Open in the reader (summaries, search, filters)

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SAFETY AT MRT CONSTRUCTION SITES: 7.

Dr Amy Khor Lean Suan asked the Minister for Transport (a) who are the parties responsible for (i) site safety at MRT construction sites and (ii) the design and safety of temporary works at MRT construction sites; (b) what procedures and processes are in place for the safety of workers at these sites; and (c) what are the contingencies and evacuation plans available for emergency situations such as the Nicoll Highway collapse.

The Minister for Transport (Mr Yeo Cheow Tong): Mr Speaker, Sir, I will be responding to the motion afterwards. Can I take Question No. 7 as part of my reply during the motion?

Mr Speaker: Why not!

Source: Singapore Parliament Official Report (Hansard) for 19 May 2004. Republished on SGParliament.