Bright Hill MRT station

Coordinates: 1°21′50″N 103°50′05″E / 1.36384°N 103.834748°E / 1.36384; 103.834748
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This article is about the MRT station in Singapore. For the Metro station in Shenzhen, see Guangming station.

 TE7  CR13 
Bright Hill
光明山
பிரைட் ஹில்
2 side platforms) (U/C)
Tracks2 + 2 (U/C)
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
Depth20m
Platform levels1 + 1 (U/C)
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes
History
Opened28 August 2021; 2 years ago (2021-08-28) (Thomson-East Coast line)
Opening2030; 6 years' time (2030) (Cross Island line)
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesSin Ming, Bishan Park[1][2]
Services
Preceding station Mass Rapid Transit Following station
Mayflower
towards Woodlands North
 Thomson–East Coast Line Upper Thomson
towards Gardens by the Bay
Teck Ghee
towards Aviation Park
 Cross Island Line
Future service
 Terminus
Cross Island Line
Future service
 Turf City
towards Jurong Lake District
Location
Singapore MRT/LRT system map
Singapore MRT/LRT system map
Bright Hill
Bright Hill station in Singapore

Bright Hill MRT station is an underground Mass Rapid Transit station on the Thomson–East Coast line (TEL). Situated along Sin Ming Avenue in western Bishan, Singapore, it serves various residential estates around the station. It also serves landmarks such as Peirce Secondary School, Ai Tong School, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery.

First announced as Sin Ming MRT station in August 2012, the station was constructed as part of TEL Phase 2 (TEL 2). Since the station was built in a heavily developed area, the bored piles were installed using specialised machinery due to hard granite at the site. In January 2019, it was announced that the station will become an interchange with the future Cross Island line (CRL).

After delays, Bright Hill station opened on 28 August 2021 along with the TEL 2 stations. Bright Hill station, a Civil Defence (CD) shelter, is 20 metres (66 ft) deep and has four entrances. An Art-in-Transit artwork, A Kaleidoscope Nature by Angie Seah, is featured at this station.

History

Thomson–East Coast line

Construction works of the TEL station in 2016

The station was first announced as Sin Ming station as part of the 22-station Thomson line (TSL) on 29 August 2012.[3][4] In February 2014, the contract for the station's construction was awarded to Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd. The S$454 million (US$362.8 million) contract included building the associated tunnels. The station's construction began in 2014, with a scheduled completion date of 2020.[5][6]

On 15 August 2014, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that the TSL would merge with the Eastern Region line to form the Thomson–East Coast line (TEL). Bright Hill station, along the proposed line, would be constructed as part of TEL 2, consisting of six stations between Springleaf and Caldecott.[7][8]

To install the bored piles that would be part of the earth-retaining stabilising structure, specialised machinery was used due to the hard granite rocks at the site. The structure was needed for soil retention and to facilitate underground excavation works.[9][10] The roads above the station needed to be diverted several times. Barriers were installed to minimise noise pollution, and workers draped noise curtains on heavy machinery.[11] For the soft soil and loose sand at the ground underneath Inglewood Estate and Kallang River, soil strengthening works took place before the tunnels were bored.[9] The foundation of a residential building had to be strengthened for safety when tunnelling works commenced underneath the building.[12]

With restrictions imposed on construction due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the TEL 2 completion date was pushed to 2021.[13] On 14 December 2020, it was further announced that the opening of TEL 2 was delayed to the third quarter of 2021 so the rail system software for the line could be reviewed.[14][15][16] As announced during a visit by Transport Minister S. Iswaran at Caldecott station on 30 June 2021,[17] the station began operations on 28 August 2021.[18]

Cross Island Line Interchange

Soil investigation works at the CRL station site

On 25 January 2019, the LTA announced that Bright Hill station would be an interchange with the proposed CRL. The station will be constructed as the terminus of Phase 1 (CRL1), which will contain 12 stations and operate to Aviation Park. CRL1 was expected to be completed in 2029.[19][20][21] However, the restrictions imposed on construction works due to the COVID-19 pandemic led to delays and the CRL1 completion date was pushed by one year to 2030.[22]

The contract for the design and construction of the CRL station and associated tunnels was awarded to Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd. at S$526 million (US$392.54 million) on 30 March 2022. Concurrent with construction works, Sin Ming Avenue will be pedestrianised to establish a Transit Priority Corridor along the road, which will include new cycling paths and bus lanes.[23] Construction is scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2022, with an expected completion date of 2030.[24][25]

Station details

Bright Hill station serves the Thomson–East Coast line (TEL) and is between the Mayflower and Upper Thomson stations. The official station code is TE7.[26] Being part of the TEL, the station is operated by SMRT Trains.[27] Train frequencies on the TEL range from 5 to 9 minutes.[28] The station will be the terminus of CRL1, with the adjacent station being Teck Ghee.[29] The station has four entrances and serves various landmarks such as Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Bright Hill Columbarium and Crematorium and the Kong Meng San Temple. Schools surrounding the station include Eunoia Junior College, Ai Tong School and Peirce Secondary School.[30][31]

The station is 240 metres (790 ft) long and 20 metres (66 ft) deep.[9] Designated as a CD shelter, Bright Hill station's interior is designed to accommodate up to 6,000 people in emergencies. It has a reinforced structure with blast doors. During a chemical attack, the air vents of the station can be shut to prevent the circulation of toxic gases. The CD shelter has dedicated cubicles for chemical decontamination alongside dry toilets.[32]

The station roof over the platform level has a wave-like pattern that references the nearby Kallang River. The gaps in the ceiling are intended to reflect crown shyness, a natural phenomenon in which the crowns of the trees avoid touching each other.[33] An Art-in-Transit artwork, A Kaleidoscopic Nature by Angie Seah, is displayed on the station's lift shaft.[34] Depicting colours and patterns derived from plants at the nearby park, the work was created using gouache, watercolour, acrylic paints, inks and markers.[33]

References

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  20. ^ Tan, Christopher (5 March 2020). "First phase of Cross Island MRT line finalised; will have 12 stations, Transport News & Top Stories". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 25 January 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
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  22. ^ "Written Reply by Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung to Parliamentary Question on Updates on Thomson East Coast Line, Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line". Ministry of Transport. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  23. ^ "Construction of Bright Hill interchange station on Cross Island Line to start second quarter of 2022". CNA. 30 March 2022. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  24. ^ "Last Civil Contract for Cross Island Line Phase 1 Awarded". LTA. 30 March 2022. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  25. ^ Lee, Nian Tjoe (30 March 2022). "LTA awards $526m contract for Bright Hill interchange and tunnels under Cross Island Line Phase 1". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
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  32. ^ Yong, Clement (28 August 2021). "3 new TEL train stations to serve as emergency shelters". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 5 October 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  33. ^ a b "Banyan trees and bulbuls: How Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 stations were inspired by nature". CNA. 20 August 2021. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  34. ^ Wei, Toh Ting (20 August 2021). "Unique designs, seats with backrest among features at new Thomson-East Coast Line stations". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.

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