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Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS) marks the start of construction on a new vehicular bridge to ease traffic for the anticipated 15 million visitors going into its Resort when it opens in early 2010.
RWS awarded the bridge building contract, worth more than S$80 million, to McConnell Dowell, an Australian-based engineering and construction company. Work on the bridge begins this week and is expected to complete by end September 2009.
The 710m bridge will connect the Singapore mainland to Sentosa and provide visitors a smooth and convenient entry into Sentosa and RWS.
The three-lane bridge will be built parallel to the current Sentosa bridge, which currently has four lanes. Upon completion of the new link, the two bridges will be merged. Lanes and traffic directions are being finalised.
RWS’s senior director of projects, Mr Michael Chin, said: “This is the first vehicular bridge infrastructure of this scale built by a private developer in Singapore. We are committed to provide our visitors with an once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience, and that includes hassle- free access to the resort.”
Sentosa Leisure Group’s Executive Director for Special Projects, Planning & Development, Low Tien Sio, added “As place manager, we appreciate our partnership with Resorts World at Sentosa and their commitment to ensure an uncompromised experience for our guests. Set to take on up to four times more traffic when it opens, the new vehicular bridge will not only facilitate travel to RWS, but also drive traffic smoothly to Sentosa’s popular destinations and give our Cove residents a welcome ride home.”