Site Disposal on Sept 26-TODAY-Sept 24
Bomb disposal experts from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will on Tuesday (Sept 26) carry out an on-site disposal of a 100kg World War II aerial bomb that was recently discovered at a construction site along Upper Bukit Timah Road. During the operation, roads will be closed while residents and occupants of buildings in the nearby vicinity will have to vacate their premises for safety purposes. In a statement to the media on Sunday, the police said that they were informed on Sept 20 that a war relic had been discovered at the construction site during excavation works. The bomb was assessed by the SAF explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team as unsafe to be moved and therefore must be disposed of on-site, said the police. “The SAF EOD team will carry out an on-site controlled disposal of the war relic on Sept 26 between 8am and 7pm,” said the police.
“For the safety of the public, the police will effect a 200-metres cordon around the war relic during this period and road closure will also be imposed at the vicinity from 11am.” The police added that they would provide an update on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) when the roads are reopened. The authorities added that parking restrictions will be strictly enforced and vehicles found parked indiscriminately or causing obstruction may be towed. “This is a precautionary measure, as it is unlikely for any windows to shatter due to air pressure differences,” read the advisory. Read more at: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/world-war-ii-bomb-found-bukit-timah-saf-carry-out-site-disposal-sept-26-2265326
