A metal beam fell from the Chong Pang City construction site in Yishun on Saturday, May 2, damaging part of the roof of Block 103 Yishun Ring Road, authorities confirmed [1]. The beam fell during dismantling works on an upper floor of the integrated development.
The incident caused no damage to the interior of the flats and no residents were injured, said officials [1]. The area impacted was cordoned off, but residents could continue using the common areas of the block [1].
A coordinated response team was deployed to the site on the night of the incident to assess the damage and secure the area [1]. The Singapore Land Authority issued a stop work order for the Chong Pang City construction site pending a full investigation into the cause of the fall [1].
Rich Construction Company, the main contractor on the project, is cooperating with authorities to determine how the metal beam came loose [1]. Minister K Shanmugam said, "We have since been speaking with residents to provide assurance and support," reflecting efforts to address residents' concerns [1].
The next step involves the ongoing investigation and safety review at the construction site before work can resume, while affected residents remain under close communication from officials [1].
