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Singapore Land Authority
Press release

Update on Incident at Chong Pang City Construction Site

25 May 2026

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) refers to the incident at the Chong Pang City construction site on 2 May 2026, in which a metal bar fell from an upper floor of the site onto Block 103 Yishun Ring Road and damaged part of the roof along the common corridor. There were no reported injuries.

 2        SLA immediately directed the main contractor, Rich Construction Company Pte Ltd, to stop all works on site. On 4 May 2026, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) issued a Stop Work Order (SWO) and required a Qualified Person (QP) to investigate the incident and recommend remedial measures.

3        The QP submitted the investigation report to BCA on 8 May 2026. Following its review and acceptance of the proposed measures, BCA lifted the SWO on 20 May 2026. Construction works at Chong Pang City are expected to resume on 26 May 2026.

Findings of the Investigation

4        The investigation found that the incident occurred during dismantling works, when a metal bar slipped from the workers’ hands. The bar then struck a nearby material stacking rack, which caused the metal bar to deflect out of the work area and damage part of the roof of Block 103.

5        The QP has confirmed that there are no structural defects in the roof of Block 103, and that the flats and common corridor remain safe for residents.

Safety Measures and Rectification Works

6        To prevent a recurrence, additional safety measures will be put in place on site. These include full-height safety catch nets along the building perimeter, additional plywood barriers at dismantling areas to prevent objects from falling out, and the removal of all stacking racks and loose materials from dismantling areas.

7        Repairs to the affected roof at Block 103 will begin on 26 May 2026 and are scheduled to be completed by 3 June 2026. As the overall roof structure remains intact and safe, residents can continue to use the common area and access the corridor during the works.

8        The safety of residents, workers and the surrounding community remains our top priority. We apologise for the anxiety and inconvenience caused to the residents. SLA will continue to work closely with the relevant agencies and the contractor to ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with established procedures and standards.

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Singapore Land Authority

25 May 2026

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