Road tunnels, Singapore

The Kallang-Paya Lebar & Central Expressway twin-tube tunnels (cut & cover) opened in 2008. In 2018 Land Transport Authorities (LTA) initiated a tender for refurbishing the tunnels including the installation of a Fixed Firefighting System. In 2018 it was decided that VID FIREKILL’s TUNPROTEC® solution should be installed during the refurbishment.

Singapore

Kallang-Paya Lebar & Central Expressway

KPE Tunnel protected with watermist

Why was a VID FIREKILL solution chosen?

• The TUNPROTEC® solution offered a significantly lower water consumption than conventional sprinkler systems.
• The TUNPROTEC® solution allowed for a much smaller water reservoir and drainage system.
• The TUNPROTEC® solution offered significantly fewer spatial requirements for pipes and valves.

Some specifics

Tunnel type: Road Tunnel "Cut & Cover"
Tunnel length: The project includes more than 1200 deluge valves and 100 km. of prefabricated pipes
Tunnel width: Varies between 12 m - 30 m
Tunnel height: 5.9 m
Installation year: 2019-21