Summary Draft #2 Cross Island Line Site Investigations

In the article “Nature Group Seeks More Information on Impact of Cross Island Line Site Investigations” Neo (2018) states that nature lovers want to know detailed information about the effects of the drilling works in the Macritchie forest. Neo mention that Land Transport Authority (LTA) had been observing the camera traps captured animals that were at the risk of extinction. The drilling of 16 boreholes were to determine the alignment for Cross Island Line by either digging under the nature reserve or by skirting around it. In the article, it was mention that the authority did not release information on the exact number of animals sighting from the start to end of work. However, when being asked of the environmental effects, LTA chose to remain silent. Volunteers are expecting more comprehensive findings on the environmental effects from LTA so that it clears the public’s doubts.

The author addresses the effects of the drilling works in the Macritchie forest for the future Cross Island MRT line. Although the author did explain the effects and what careful measures they take. The author could provide more detailed information on what is actually happening behind the scenes so that the public can clear their doubts.


Neo Chai Chin (28 June, 2018) Nature Group Seeks More Information on Impact of Cross Island Line Site Investigations. Adapted from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/nature-group-seeks-more-information-impact-cross-island-line-site-investigations