{"id":92004,"date":"2018-06-21T11:37:15","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T04:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/rochor-centre-demolition-to-begin-on-26-june\/"},"modified":"2018-06-21T12:02:49","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T05:02:49","slug":"rochor-centre-demolition-to-begin-on-26-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/rochor-centre-demolition-to-begin-on-26-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Rochor Centre demolition to begin on 26 June"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nThe government announced in 2011 that it would acquire Rochor Centre to make way for the North-South Corridor.\u00a0
\nThe demolition of Rochor Centre will commence on 26 June and is set for completion by April 2019, announced the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Wednesday (20 June). This is in preparation for the construction of the North-South Corridor (NSC).
\nThe demolition of the iconic rainbow-coloured estate will start from the top floors, with the structure progressively brought down floor-by-floor using machinery.
\nMore: Demolition Of Rochor Centre May Affect Surrounding Properties
\n\u201cFor the convenience of pedestrians during the works, temporary sheltered walkways have been erected at alternative routes around the site. There are also signages at public access areas to redirect pedestrians,\u201d said LTA.
\nIt noted that the work area was enclosed by the contractor with dust screens and noise barriers to minimise the impact of dust and noise. A water spraying system will \u201calso be used to suppress airborne dust particles during the demolition\u201d.
\nIt also requires the contractor to monitor and comply with the permissible noise level stipulated under the prevailing regulations.
\n\u201cLTA will continue to work closely with the contractor to monitor and minimise inconvenience to the public,\u201d it said.
\nWorks to construct the section of NSC near Rochor Centre will follow after the completion of the demolition works and site preparatory works, LTA added.
\nThe government announced in November 2011 that it would acquire Rochor Centre to make way for the NSC, reported Channel NewsAsia.
\nTold to move out by end-2016, residents of the estate were offered relocation benefits similar to those given under the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme.
\nAside from the opportunity to move to a new 99-year leasehold flat, the residents were given an acquisition package comprising compensation and rehousing benefits.
\nAs part of the package, they were assured of a replacement home at Kallang Trivista.
\nLooking to buy an HDB flat? Read our\u00a0HDB guides.
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\nRomesh Navaratnarajah, Senior Editor at PropertyGuru, edited this story. To contact him about this or other stories, email\u00a0romesh@propertyguru.com.sg
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\nSource : proppertyguru.com.sg\/Property Market
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