Wet platforms at Tuas West Extension’s open house
By Kenneth Cheng,Megan Ng
Published 7:55 AM, June 16, 2017
Updated 8:05 AM, June 16, 2017
SINGAPORE — More than an hour after a public preview of the Tuas West Extension (TWE) to the East-West Line kicked off on Friday (June 16), the fanfare was somewhat dampened by wet platforms at several stations.
When TODAY was at the Tuas Crescent stop — one of the extension’s four new stations — about 1.20pm, rain was seen entering the station from above and the sides of the platform. Over at Gul Circle, the east-bound platform was also completely wet at about 2pm, and cleaners were out in force.
In response to TODAY’s queries, a spokesperson for the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the stations are designed to allow natural light to enter from the roof and the side louvres. This is to give the stations “an airy and bright feel”.
“During heavy downpours, we are aware that rainwater can come through the side louvres... We will be implementing measures to prevent this,” the spokesperson added.
The wet platform at Tuas Crescent had led some commuters, such as retiree Khoo Poh Choon, 68, to believe that there were “holes in the roof”.
Commuters were seen filing down the staircases to seek shelter. Within minutes, parts of the platform were completely wet and SMRT staff members were seen deploying “Caution, Wet Floor” signs.
“Why is it so wet?... The platform’s so slippery and a lot of workers may run the risk of falling,” he told TODAY.
He suggested that “additional shelter” should be provided.
This is not the first time rainwater had seeped into the station.
A 65-year-old cleaner, who gave his name only as Mr Ng, said he has worked at Tuas Crescent for 10 days and had seen half the platform become completely wet on two occasions when thunderstorms occurred.
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