Reclamation off Cyrene Reef, Sand mining at Changi

SAND MINING AT CHANGI EAST
PORT MARINE NOTICE NO. 63 of 2008, 13 March 2008

With effect from 21 Mar 08 to 20 Sep 08. Changi East, within the working areas bounded by the following coordinates (see attached plan):24 hours daily, including Sundays and Public Holidays except for Sector C, where only night operations (1900 hours till 0700 hours) will be carried out.

Sand mining will be carried out by the TSHD within the working areas as per the schedule above. There will be occasional survey work carried out by DHI survey vessel as required. Proper precautions will be in place and keeping a safe distance of more than 250-metre from the dredger when such operations are carried out.

Further enquiries relating to operation can be directed to Mr S Y Yoon, the project coordinator, at Tel: 9795 5884, email: bluewind0507@hdec.co.kr


RECLAMATION WORKS IN AYER MERBAU BASIN
PORT MARINE NOTICE NO. 62 of 2008 13 March 2008

With effect from 21 Mar 08 to 20 Sep 08. In Ayer Merbau Basin, within a working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (see attached plan):
Reclamation works will entail sand filling and removal of existing revetment. Sand fill works will be carried out by TSHD.

There will be occasional survey work carried out by DHI survey vessel as required. Proper precautions will be in place and keeping a safe working distance from all vessels when such operations are carried out. A safety boat will be deployed to advise all craft to keep clear of the working area.

Further enquires relating to the project can be directed to Mr S Y Yoon, the project manager, at Tel: 9795 5884, email: bluewing0507@hdec.co.kr

(wildfilms note: Ayer Merbau in the red box, is just off Cyrene Reef)
This wider view is extracted from another MPA notice
Cyrene Reef is an amazing submerged reef with vast seagrass meadows, coral reefs and other marine habitats.
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