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Our aim (Rayn, Iman, Aaron, Yumi, Benny)

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Our aim (Rayn, Iman, Aaron, Yumi, Benny)

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- To reduce the impact on the Central Catchment Nature reserve --> preserve and conserve the nature reserve, so as to not harm the wildlife and nature.

Our choice: Plan 2 (skirt around CCNR)
-Skirting around CCNR will ensure that the construction does not affect the wildlife within CCNR, as digging a tunnel underneath could cause soil erosion, wich would impact the plantlife within the nature reserve.
- Not only that, but the sound made by the MRT could cause wildlife to panic and leave the area, and go into residential areas or places where they should not be, where it could harm them.
-However, if the MRT is built around the CCNR, the impact will be minimised.

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Our choice: Plan 1 (cut through)
Reason: Reduce the travelling time and the cost of construction as less materials will be used.

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Our aim
-preserve nature
-reduce pollution and harm to wildlife

Our Choice: Plan 2
Reason:
-Plan 2 isn't underground but goes around the central area so trees or nature do not have to be cut down to make space
-Hence, wildlife will not be disrupted by the noise and will not run away to find new habitats and get lost.
-Additionally, greenhouse gases released will not increase and contribute more to global warming.

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Our aim:
- minimize the cost of construction
- convenience
- do not affect the environment

Our choice:
- cut through the CCNR in a more effective way

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Our aim : To try and avoid damaging the nature reserve whilst also improving the convenience of commuters taking the MRT.

Our Choice : Plan 2 ( around CCNR )
As it leaves the nature reserve untouched, when it is done, residents may also have easier access to the station. Though during the construction, there would be noise pollution, causing mental stress to the residents. However, it does cost more and require more man power and time to construct.

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Our aim:
- Preserve nature.
- Meet the demands of commuters.
Our choice: Plan 2 (skirting around CCNR)
Reason:
- Skirting around CCNR ensures that the nature is protected and not disrupted.
- It is also more convenient for the commuters living near the residential areas around CCNR.
- This meets our aim of preserving the nature and at the same time meeting the demands of the commuters.

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As a community resident, I protest the plan to go around the central catchment reserve for the following reasons.
-have peace and quiet
-not having to move
-to have the most efficient route
Our choice: Cut through the central catchment nature reserve.

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Our aim
-Convenience for commuters --> provide a safe and faster route as well as to provide people with more connectivity to more places

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Our aim: To make sure the Cross Island Line train network isn't built through the central catchment nature reserve so that to conserve the natural environment in Singapore.

Our choice: Built the other alignment option.

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- Reduce cost of construction --> maximise profit from this project

- Meet the demands of our employer (ie planning authorities)

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Reason:
- Cutting through the nature reserve would result in a shorter train line, shorter construction period and less materials needed. This would allow the company to save about S$2 billion.

- This meets our aim of maximizing profit while at the same time meeting the demands of the planning authority that hired us.

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Land Transport Authority has proposed a new MRT line, the Cross Island Line

Preliminary plans showed that the line will cut through the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR)

This triggered heated debate among a few groups of people

LTA (Planning authority)

Residents of potentially affected areas (Local communities)

Nature Society Singapore (Non-Governmental Organisation)

An alternative route proposed would require the MRT line to skirt the CCNR, potentially affecting property owners in the area

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1. Click the link above to access the Straits Times article.

2. Scan the article for information relevant to your assigned perspective.

3. Respond to the questions on this padlet.

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2. When is it expected to be ready?

It is expected to open in 2030.

3. Why is it necessary?

The Cross Island Line will provide commuters with an alternative to the current East-West Line. It will also complement the Circle Line by being a "key transfer line" linking to other major MRT lines.

4. How long is it?

It is a 50km MRT line that will span Jurong to Changi.

Singapore's longest MRT line, the East-West Line, is 57km long.

5. How many stations will it have?

There will be 30 stations, with nearly half of them interchanges.

6. How many trips will it make daily?

Commuters will make at least 600,000 trips on the CRL everyday, according to Mr Khaw. Its capacity and usage will far exceed that of the of the existing North-East Line.

7. Which main areas will it serve?

It will connect Changi and Jurong Industrial Estate, passing through Loyang, Pasir Ris, Hougang, Ang Mo Kio, Sin Ming, Bukit Timah, Clementi and West Coast. The line will also have a fork that links Pasir Ris to Punggol.

The exact locations for the stations have not been determined.

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Controversy over Cross Island Line: 12 questions about the MRT line answered

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SINGAPORE - As the debate over the Cross Island Line (CRL) rumbles on, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan told Parliament on Monday (Feb 29) that the line will form an important part of Singapore's rail network. Read more at straitstimes.com.