HDEC

On July 7, 2025, Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore marked a momentous occasion of extraordinary significance with the grand commencement ceremony for Cross Island Line Phase 2 (CRL2) at the CR208 Clementi Station construction site. Mr. Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport officiated the ceremony, launching the construction of the highly anticipated transportation artery. Dignitaries, including the LTA Chairman, the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Directors, the EPC Contractor’s Representative for the entire CRL project, design institutes, and supervising engineers convened to witness this milestone. Hosted by the Owner’s Team of the HDEC CR208 project and meticulously orchestrated by the EPC Contractor’s Team, the ceremony proceeded seamlessly at the CR208 worksite.

The Cross Island Line (CRL), Singapore’s eighth and longest fully underground transit line spanning over 50 kilometers, will serve existing and future developments along the eastern, western, and northeastern corridors. It will strategically connect major hubs, including Jurong Lake District, Punggol Digital District, and Changi. The line will be constructed and commissioned in three phases, with the newly commenced CRL2 scheduled for completion in 2032. This 15-kilometer western extension of CRL 1 will add six stations, featuring critical interchange nodes at CRL King Albert Park Station and CRL Clementi Station, respectively interfacing with Downtown Line (DTL) and East-West Line (EWL). These interchanges will significantly enhance mobility for western residents, reducing commute times across the region. Upon full completion, the resilience of Singapore’s MRT network will be substantially strengthened, injecting robust impetus into urban transportation development.

During the ceremony, LTA delegates inaugurated the first Digital Exhibition and announced its public opening. Notably located at the CR208 project site, the centre was meticulously designed and built by the BIM team of HDEC. The CR208 Clementi Interchange Station project undertaken by HDEC confronts multifaceted challenges. Situated in a prime commercial district with dense residential and educational zones, it contends with intricate subsurface utilities and constrained construction space. LTA imposes stringent requirements for civilized construction, safety management, and environmental protection, mandating minimal disruption to surrounding communities and urban ecosystems. Digital solutions have emerged as the key enabler to overcome these constraints, demonstrating transformative empowerment throughout project execution. Serving as a vital public external display window, the Digital Exhibition Centre employs cutting-edge technologies, including Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE) systems and Augmented Reality (AR) to visualize construction highlights and complexities through immersive experiences. Visitors gain sophisticated construction methodologies personally in the scene, witnessing how the team navigates challenges, including congested underground networks and spatial limitations, fostering public comprehension and support for the project.

LTA commended the efficient organization of the commencement ceremony and the innovative achievements of the Digital Exhibition Centre. Representatives of HDEC affirmed that the project team will consistently uphold the corporate ethos of “Responsibility, Efficiency, Excellence”, advancing construction through high-standard, high-quality, and high-efficiency execution to ensure integrated achievement of safety, quality, and schedule objectives. With the official commencement of CRL2, Singapore has taken a substantial stride in enhancing urban transport infrastructure. Concurrently, HDEC will contribute its professional expertise and extensive experience to facilitate the smooth progression of this critical project, collectively writing a new chapter in the development of Singapore’s rail transit.

CRL2 Commencement ceremony group photograph I

CRL2 Commencement ceremony group photograph II

Aerial View of Project Site