Construction activities at the Chill @ Chong Pang site in Yishun have been suspended after a horizontal metal bar fell from a crane and struck a nearby residential building. The bar impacted the common corridor area of Block 102 Yishun Avenue 5, causing damage to the facade. No injuries were reported following the incident. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) have issued stop-work orders while investigations into the cause of the equipment failure and site safety protocols are conducted.
- A horizontal metal bar fell from a crane during lifting operations at the Chill @ Chong Pang development site.
- The falling object struck the exterior common corridor of HDB Block 102 Yishun Avenue 5.
- There were no injuries reported among residents, pedestrians, or construction workers.
- The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has ordered the suspension of all construction work at the site.
- The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is investigating the incident and has specifically halted all lifting activities.
- Safety engineers are assessing the structural integrity of the affected areas and reviewing site safety measures.
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Looks like a labour day protest by FT 😮😮😮
Need to check HDB flats structure…lease is not only decaying
oh the ceiling is cardboard made, i thought they are soilid concrete.
Can sue?
Should have lived in condominium.
First time seeing HDB corridor ceiling not made from solid concrete 😅
Cost-saving measure? 😢
Contractor/HDB cutting cost
SG has Gone DOWN A SLIPPERY SLOPE of NO RETURN