Parts of a shophouse facade in East Coast, Singapore, crumbled on January 1st, 2025, landing on the ground below. While the incident caused concern, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has assessed the damage to be localized and not affecting the building's structural integrity. The BCA has advised the building owner to appoint a professional engineer for further investigation and rectification measures. The popular eatery 328 Katong Laksa, located in the building, remains open for business, though customers are asked to dine indoors.
Parts of a shophouse facade in East Coast crumbled and fell on Jan 1, but this has been assessed not to affect the building’s structural integrity.
The Building and Construction Authority said in a statement on Jan 2 that it was alerted to the incident on New Year’s Day. Spalling concrete that formed part of a non-load bearing architectural facade had fallen off, it said. BCA said it has advised the building’s owner to appoint a professional engineer to advise on the necessary precautionary measures to remove the danger, carry out detailed investigations and recommend permanent rectification measures.
This is the second reported case of construction materials falling off the exterior of well-known buildings within a week.
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