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SINGAPORE – Building contractors can gradually resume operations from June 2, starting with critical projects, but they must put in place new safe distancing requirements.
These include avoiding cross-deployment of workers between projects and implementing contact tracing technology at worksites, the Government announced at a virtual press conference on Friday (May 15).
Most construction work has been suspended during the circuit breaker period that began on April 7, with only 5 per cent of the construction workforce – or about 20,000 workers – continuing to work on a few critical projects and those that cannot be left idle for long for safety reasons.
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) expects another 5 per cent of the workforce to gradually resume work, which means about 10 per cent of them will be out at work in June.
Priority will be given to projects such as MRT works, deep tunnelling of sewerage systems and residential renovation projects that were suspended.
All projects will need BCA’s approval before they can restart.
Also, foreign construction workers must be tested before they can return to work.
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