The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has completed the first phase of reclamation works at Tuas Port.
The completed works include 21 deep-water berths that can handle a total of 20 million TEUs. Local port operator PSA is slated to begin utilising the first two berths by the end of this year.
The works entailed the reclamation of 294 hectares, the construction of an 8.6-kilometre-long seawall, and deepening of the seabed to accommodate larger ships.
Dredging International Asia Pacific – Daelim Industrial Joint Venture (DDJV) is the main contractor on the project while supervision services were provided by Surbana Jurong Consultants.
The second phase of the reclamation works is ongoing while planning for the third phase has already commenced. All four phases are scheduled to be completed by the 2040s, at which time the port will be capable of handling 65 million TEUs annually.
