Changi East development works move into next phase

Singapore

LAND preparation works for the massive Changi East development - which include Changi Airport's upcoming Terminal 5 and third runway - are on track, with ground improvement works now underway.

Challenges for the mammoth project include unsuitable ground conditions on the 1,000 ha site as well as efforts to minimise any disruption to operations at the airport.

Being reclaimed land, the site consists of thick layers of soft marine clay, which have to be treated to create a foundation strong enough to support airport infrastructure such as a runway, taxiways, b…