Erection of Noise Barriers between Chua Chu Kang and Bukit Gombak MRT Stations

4 Mr Zaqy Mohamad asked the Minister for Transport (a) when will noise barriers be set up between Chua Chu Kang and Bukit Gombak MRT stations; (b) what are the locations of these barriers; and (c) whether the Ministry will consider the inclusion of new BTO developments, such as Keat Hong Pride and Keat Hong Crest, in the implementation of these noise barriers due to their close proximity to the MRT tracks.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: LTA will call the tenders to install noise barriers near the residential blocks between Chua Chu Kang and Bukit Gombak MRT stations in the second half of this year. The noise barriers will be installed at viaducts fronting:

(a) Block 369 to Block 338, and Block 383 to Block 395, Bukit Batok West Avenue 5;

(b) Block 296D to Block 297D, and Block 272 to Block 279, Chua Chu Kang Avenue 2;

(c) Block 224 to Block 223, Chua Chu Kang Central; and

(d) Block 353 to Block 355, Chua Chu Kang Loop.

New residential developments that are close to existing railway viaducts, including Keat Hong Pride and Keat Hong Crest, must comply with setback and noise mitigation requirements. These should be able to address the noise issue adequately.