Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS)

Expertise

Civil Infrastructure Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Highway and Bridge Engineering, Structural Engineering, Value Engineering
Location

Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Client

Adil Permata Sdn. Bhd. (2021-2023) / IJM Construction Sdn Bhd (Present)
Completion Year

Construction In Progress
Estimated Project Value

Undisclosed Fee

The Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is a railway shuttle link covering over an approximate length of 4km crossing the Straits of Johor. It acts as a gateway connecting both Johor Bahru from the Malaysian Peninsula and Woodlands, Singapore. The cross border rapid transit system is made up of two stations, one of which is located at Bukit Chagar, Malaysian, while the other is situated at Woodlands North, Republic of Singapore. The Malaysian section of the project is developed by Malaysia Rapid Transit System (MRTS), a subsidiary of Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp). The Malaysian Immigration, Customs and Quarantine (ICQ) and Singaporean Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) facilities are co-located within the same building, thus allowing the immigration process of leaving and entering both countries to be completed within a singular building.

Technical Description

EDP Consulting Group Sdn. Bhd. was appointed to carry out design review, value engineering, site supervision and Design and Build of selected packages of the Contracts:

Malaysian ICQ complex
Wadi Hana Maintenance Depo
Terrestrial Viaduct
External Ramp
8-Interchange

The Malaysian Immigration, Customs and Quarantine (ICQ) complex, value engineering (VE) was carried out for the foundation utilising higher capacity large diameter bored piles which was adopted for construction. The superstructure portion is currently undergoing a remodelling phase due to architectural changes and MEP requirements.

The Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link maintenance depot, Wadi Hana, value engineering (VE) was carried out for the foundation and ground floor structure which houses the maintenance and stabling facilities. The proposed changes offered savings both in time and cost.

The terrestrial viaduct, original design using segmental box girder is replaced with Super U-Beams offering advantages in both cost savings and simplified construction methodology which is the essential core in delivering the viaduct with a shorter construction time and lower cost.

Project Highlights, Achievement and Recognition:

Carrying out Value Engineering (VE) to save both cost and time in addition to suit site condition as the design and construction is carried out simultaneously.