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CNA
17 hours ago
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CNA938 Rewind - Extreme rainy weather or water seepage on reclaimed land might result in sinkholes
CNA938 Rewind - Extreme rainy weather or water seepage on reclaimed land might result in sinkholes Part of Tanjong Katong Road South collapsed last Saturday, causing a vehicle to plunge into the water-filled hole. The Public Utilities Board said the sinkhole occurred adjacent to its existing worksite, near the junction of Tanjong Katong Road South and Mountbatten Road at about 5 p.m. The driver was rescued by workers and taken conscious to Raffles Hospital, while the affected stretch has been closed for repairs until further notice. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Nithish Vattathoor, Consultant Geophysicist, Geophysical Surveys and Consulting. CNA938 Rewind - From Tlaxcala to Tanjong Pagar with Chef Papi In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the culture of Mexican street food and cuisine with Chef Jose Mauricio Espinoza Lara – aka 'Chef Papi' – founder, owner and head chef of Papi's Tacos, a chain of Mexican street food joints. Chef Papi will talk about growing up in Tlaxcala, a small state in central Mexico. He'll talk about why the Tlaxcala quesadillas are served with blue corn tortillas, and why Tlaxcala is known for their unique Mole Prieto. Chef Papi will also talk about family recipes like the jalapeño and habanero sauces available at Papi's Tacos. He'll also recall a past filled with highs and lows – how he got kidnapped in Tijuana, worked his way up in New York kitchens, before finally setting up a business and falling in love in Singapore.
CNA
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Thai-Cambodia dispute needs to be understood for its centuries-long history: Analyst
CNA938 Rewind - Since when, do we have sinkholes in Singapore? Part of Tanjong Katong Road South collapsed last Saturday, causing a vehicle to plunge into the water-filled hole. The Public Utilities Board said the sinkhole occurred adjacent to its existing worksite, near the junction of Tanjong Katong Road South and Mountbatten Road at about 5 p.m. The driver was rescued by workers and taken conscious to Raffles Hospital, while the affected stretch has been closed for repairs until further notice. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Nithish Vattathoor, Consultant Geophysicist, Geophysical Surveys and Consulting.
CNA
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Since when, do we have sinkholes in Singapore?
Part of Tanjong Katong Road South collapsed last Saturday, causing a vehicle to plunge into the water-filled hole. The Public Utilities Board said the sinkhole occurred adjacent to its existing worksite, near the junction of Tanjong Katong Road South and Mountbatten Road at about 5 p.m. The driver was rescued by workers and taken conscious to Raffles Hospital, while the affected stretch has been closed for repairs until further notice. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Nithish Vattathoor, Consultant Geophysicist, Geophysical Surveys and Consulting.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tanjong Katong sinkhole backfilled; road to be repaved after LTA tests
SINGAPORE – The sinkhole in Tanjong Katong Road South has been backfilled, and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will conduct tests before the caved-in road is repaved. Giving this update in a Facebook post on July 28, Mr Goh Pei Ming, an MP for Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC, said the LTA's tests will include drilling probes, which are up to 20m deep into the soil, to check that there are no air pockets. These come on top of radar scans to assess ground conditions. A section of Tanjong Katong Road South collapsed on the evening of July 26, swallowing a car and its driver. The driver was rescued and sent to Raffles Hospital for observation. She had experienced muscular pain. The road has since been closed, with traffic and bus services diverted. The tests and analysis will take some time, said Mr Goh, who is also Minister of State for Home Affairs as well as Social and Family Development. 'I understand residents are keen to know when the road can be reopened. I think it is best we give the agencies the time to be doubly sure the road is safe before we reopen,' he added. Mr Goh said traffic was smooth when he visited the site on the morning of July 28, noting that LTA had put out messages to motorists, as well as worked with the Ministry of Education to notify parents of road diversions. Tanjong Katong Road South is on the boundary of Mountbatten constituency and Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
‘Sinkholes don't form overnight': Singapore experts say warning signs often missed before Tanjong Katong collapse
SINGAPORE, July 28 — The sinkhole that appeared along Tanjong Katong Road South on July 26 likely did not form overnight, experts have said, following the collapse of two lanes which swallowed a car. Although the incident seemed sudden, geotechnical specialists explained that the erosion causing the void beneath the road likely began earlier, according to a report published in The Straits Times. 'Sinkholes cannot form suddenly. They need time for the surrounding soil to wash away, causing the cavity to get larger and larger,' said Associate Professor Wu Wei of Nanyang Technological University. 'This is happening underground, so we may not be aware of it,' said David Ng, executive director of One Smart and chairman of the civil and structural technical committee at the Institution of Engineers Singapore. Prof Wu said cracks may form on the road before a collapse, but these are not always visible, and ground settlement tends to accelerate before failure. Ng noted uneven roads, crack lines or water bubbling may signal underground issues, and pointed to images suggesting repairs could have been made recently. He said erosion could result from a leaking underground pipe or from excavation works disturbing surrounding soil. A prolonged leak, he said, may create a void 'large enough for the surface above to cave in', especially if pipe supports are washed away. The sinkhole was beside a sewerage worksite managed by national water agency PUB, and residents reported a burst water pipe the night before. Ng said sewerage projects include safety measures to minimise ground disturbance, such as the use of settlement markers to monitor movements. Prof Wu said ground-penetrating radar may have helped detect the cavity, though the technology is limited in depth and accuracy when water is present. He stressed the importance of more frequent ground monitoring, saying, 'If monitoring is strengthened, at least early warning can be given.' On July 26, a car was swallowed by a sinkhole along Tanjong Katong Road South, prompting road closures and water disruptions. A day later, it was lifted out using a crane and placed back on the road, Channel News Asia reported.
