RETAIL MALL CONVERSION AT MARINA BAY SANDS

Country: Singapore

Client: Marina Bay Sands

JV Partner: McConnell Dowell South East Asia Pte Ltd

Start date: September 2017

End date: January 2019

Scope: Demolition of building including removal of 750ton steel, 3,000m2 of glass and 3,500m3 of concrete.
Construction of a 230m long cofferdam.
Installation of 25 piles.
RC structure to 650ton of steel and 2,500m3 of ready-mix concrete.
Marine logistic support for the delivery & installation of the architectural works and the external glass cladding.

Challenges:  Site in proximity of Mall and retail outlets
Multiple underwater obstruction to sheet-piles
Structure connected to existing Mall through a tunnel.
Risk of flooding
Marine logistics in urban central with limited space and access.
High environmental constraints as works were carried out in a fresh water reservoir (Marina Basin)