Construction of Brickland station on NSL to start in first half of 2026

Construction of the new Brickland MRT station, between the existing Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Gombak stops on the North-South Line (NSL), is expected to begin in the first half of 2026.

- Aqil Hamzah

It is set to welcome passengers in 2034.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Dec 30 that it awarded the contract for design and construction of the station and viaduct to Obayashi Corporation for around $281 million.

Obayashi was one of 18 firms that had applied for the tender when it closed on June 28, 2023.

In its statement, LTA said the firm has an established record in infrastructural projects, including rail stations and tunnels.

Obayashi is currently involved in projects under the second phase of the upcoming Cross Island Line, including the Turf City MRT station.

The company, which has its headquarters in Japan, has worked on other projects in Singapore, including the North East Line's Dhoby Ghaut station, as well as Jewel Changi Airport, which it constructed as part of a joint venture.

Announced in 2019 as part of the Land Transport Master Plan 2040, Brickland MRT station will be the third MRT stop built on an existing elevated rail line, otherwise known as an "infill station".