Singapore-listed contractor OKP Holdings Limited has secured a S$87.3 million ($65 million) contract from the Land Transport Authority to deliver commuter infrastructure works around stations along the upcoming Jurong Region Line, supporting the city-state’s efforts to strengthen last-mile connectivity around its expanding rail network.
The contract covers the design and construction of covered pedestrian linkways, cycling and shared paths, footpaths and related roadworks around several upcoming stations along the line.
Associated works will also include the modification and reinstatement of affected infrastructure such as drains, retaining walls, roads and streetscape elements within the surrounding precincts.
Work on the project began on Feb. 27 and is expected to run for about 60 months.
The project forms part of Singapore’s broader push to integrate rail infrastructure with pedestrian and active mobility networks, as authorities seek to improve accessibility to public transport while reducing reliance on private vehicles.
The Jurong Region Line is one of Singapore’s key rail expansion projects and is expected to serve residential and industrial areas in the western part of the island when completed, connecting commuters to major employment hubs including the Jurong Lake District and the Jurong Innovation District.
For OKP, the award lifts the group’s net construction order book to about S$627.2 million, with projects extending through 2031, providing visibility for its civil engineering pipeline over the coming years.
The company has been a longstanding contractor for public sector infrastructure projects in Singapore, having previously secured multiple contracts for nationwide cycling path networks.
Singapore has been steadily expanding its MRT system while complementing rail investments with supporting infrastructure such as pedestrian walkways and cycling paths, part of a wider strategy to enhance urban mobility and encourage more sustainable commuting options.
InfraCapitalAsia.com
