The lapses in earth control measures at a Build-To-Order (BTO) project in Bukit Batok were the result of terrain constraints and supply issues, said the Ministry of National Development (MND) and Housing Board.
Responding to queries, MND and HDB last Saturday said common industry practice is for earth control measures to be implemented before earth-related works start.
In the case of the BTO project site in Bukit Batok Hillside Park, such works had to be carried out in stages owing to the hilly terrain, MND and HDB said in a joint statement.
From Feb 7, some parts of the site were cleared to erect hoardings, put in place earth control measures, and create safe access routes for vehicles.
The works were carried out in line with the environmental management and monitoring plan (EMMP) for the site. The EMMP is aimed at reducing the environmental impact of site works, the statement added.
The contractor, however, was unable to cover some areas of exposed earth in one day, as required by the EMMP, because of a temporary supply issue.
"There could have been better coordination in the supply of materials for the ongoing works," said the statement.
The supply issue has since been resolved and all the exposed areas within and outside the hoardings have been covered with biodegradable earth control blankets, it said.
This story is from the April 10, 2023 edition of The Straits Times.
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