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SP Group Partners Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City to Develop Energy-Saving Solutionshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Partners-Sino-Singapore-Guangzhou-Knowledge-City-to-Develop-Energy-Saving-Solutions
Media Release SP Group Partners Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City to Develop Energy-Saving Solutions Singapore & China, 31 August 2020 – SP Group (SP) today signed an agreement with the SinoSingapore Guangzhou Knowledge City Investment and Development Co. Ltd (GKC Co) to establish a joint venture (SP-GKC JV Co) to develop district cooling, heating and integrated energy solutions that will help the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City (CSGKC) to achieve energy savings. The joint venture agreement was signed by SP’s Group Chief Executive Officer Mr Stanley Huang and GKC Co’s Chief Executive Officer Mr Chen Changxin at the 11th Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council (SGCC) meeting. The meeting, held over video conference in Guangzhou and Singapore, was co-chaired by Guangdong Governor Mr Ma Xingrui and Singapore’s Transport Minister Mr Ong Ye Kung. As part of the agreement, SP and GKC Co are working together to develop district cooling and heating solutions for the Knowledge Tower at the Jiulong Lake area in GKC. Leveraging the technology and SP’s experience in the energy industry, both parties will also focus on integrating sustainable energy solutions such as distributed energy, energy storage, energy efficiency and energy management systems. In the next phase of development, these solutions could be extended to other projects in the SinoSingapore International Technology Innovation Cooperation Demonstration Area within CSGKC, to enable more customers to enjoy substantial energy and cost savings. This will translate to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for CSGKC and Guangzhou city. Mr Stanley Huang, Group Chief Executive Officer of SP Group said: “Our technology and operations at Raffles City Chongqing and Singapore’s Marina Bay have helped customers achieve cost savings and reduce energy consumption by 40 per cent. Through this partnership with CSGKC, SP Group looks forward to supporting China’s goal to build an ecological civilisation and Beautiful China1 , with our smart and sustainable energy solutions. Together, we aim to enable customers in China to enjoy a sustainable, low-carbon future.” Mr. Chen Changxin, CEO of GKC Co said: "As an important platform for China-Singapore collaboration, GKC Co has started the exchanges and cooperation with SP Group since the ground-breaking of GKC. This year marks the 30th anniversary of China-Singapore diplomacy and the 10th anniversary of GKC, it is a milestone for us to jointly establish a joint venture to develop the smart energy business. Based on the principle of “government-supported, enterprise-led, market-driven” and with the Knowledge Tower project at the Jiulong Lake as a start, we will implement investment, construction and operation of district cooling and heating solutions centred on the smart micro-grids layout, promote the development of smart energy businesses in GKC and gradually extend to GBA, so as to achieve synergistic improvement of commercial value, corporate benefits and social effects, and jointly create another successful model of ChinaSingapore collaboration." Raffles City Chongqing, where SP Group operates its advanced energy-efficient cooling and heating system, commenced operations in September 2019. SP’s cooling operations enabled Raffles City Chongqing to reduce energy consumption by more than 40 per cent savings, compared to conventional building chiller plants. SP designed and operates the world’s largest underground district cooling system at Singapore’s Marina Bay Financial district. Besides achieving substantial energy efficiency, the Marina Bay district cooling network achieved 100% reliability for 13 consecutive years, since it commenced operations in 2006. -Ends- 新加坡能源集团携手中新广州知识城实现节能解决方案 (新加坡、中国,2020 年 8 月 31 日)新加坡能源集团(SP Group)今天宣布与中新广州 知识城投资开发有限公司(简称“知识城合资公司”)签署合作协议,双方成立合资企业 开发区域供冷供热及综合能源解决方案,帮助中新广州知识城(简称“知识城”)实现节 能减排目标。 新加坡能源集团总裁黄天源和知识城合资公司总裁陈长新在新加坡-广东合作理事会(简 称“新粤合作理事会”)第十一次会议上签署了该合资协议。广东省省长马兴瑞先生和新 加坡交通部长王乙康先生分别在广州和新加坡主持了此次线上视频会议。 按照协议,新加坡能源集团与知识城合资公司将共同开发知识城九龙湖“知识塔”片区的 区域供冷供热解决方案。同时,借助新能源集团在能源领域的经验和技术,双方还将关注 一体化能源解决方案,如分布式能源、储能、能效管理及整合能源管理系统等方面。下一 阶段,这些技术将拓展到广州知识城“中新国际科技创新合作示范区”的其他项目中,使 更多客户受益于能耗和成本的大幅下降。这也将为知识城和广州市更清洁、可持续的能源 事业发展助力。 新加坡能源集团总裁黄天源先生说:“我们创新的技术和营运为重庆来福士和新加坡滨海 湾的客户节约了百分之四十的能耗。新加坡能源集团希望能够通过这次中新广州知识城的 合作,用我们的智慧可持续能源解决方案,继续支持中国的生态文明和‘美丽中国’2建 设,实现低碳和可持续发展的未来。” 知识城合资公司总裁陈长新说:“这个合资企业的建立正值中新建交 30 周年和广州知识 城成立 10 周年,对于知识城智慧能源产业发展来说有着里程碑式的意义。我们将坚持 ‘政府引导、企业先行、市场化运作’的原则,以九龙湖知识塔项目为起点,围绕智能微 网布局实施区域制冷和供热解决方案的投资、建设和运营。”陈长新表示,双方还将持续 提升知识城智慧能源产业发展水平,并将成功经验推广至粤港澳大湾区,从而实现商业价 值、企业效益和社会效应的协同提高,共同打造中新合作的又一成功典范。 新加坡能源集团在新加坡滨海湾金融区设计打造了世界上最大的地下区域供冷系统。该系 统自 2006 年投入运营以来已连续十三年实现 100%的可靠性。2019 年 9 月正式营业的重庆 来福士广场也采用了新能源集团的尖端高效节能供冷供热系统,实现了高达40%以上的节 能效果。新加坡能源集团将以中新广州知识城合作项目为契机,为中国持续带来高效节能 的解决方案,助力“美丽中国”建设。 -完-
Letter of Requirements for Cable.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:e39c5fa1-e2a9-453c-ad1c-e66507617046/Letter%20of%20Requirements%20for%20Cable.pdf
[●insert name of contractor●] Date: [●] [●insert address of contractor●] Co. Registration No.: [●] Your Ref: [●] Our Ref: [●] Dear Sir REQUIREMENTS FOR EARTHWORKS [●insert location●] (Site Meeting Date: [●]) 1. We refer to your Notice for Commencement of Earthworks (“NCE”) at the above-mentioned location ("Worksite") dated [●] and note that you will commence earthworks (as defined in Section 2 of the Electricity Act (Cap. 89A) (the "Act")) ("Earthworks") from [●] to [●]. 2. Pursuant to Section 80(4)(a) of the Act, you are required to comply with the following requirements when carrying out the Earthworks: 2.1. Establishing Electricity Cable Positions and Electricity Cable Routes 2.1.1. You shall engage a Licensed Cable Detection Worker (“LCDW”) to create an electricity cable (as defined in Section2 of the Act) ("Electricity Cable") corridor using adequate and prominent barricades and signposts. You shall strictly monitor and control, by using a Permit-to-Work (“PTW”) system, the Earthworks carried out inside the barricaded Electricity Cable corridor. 2.1.2. You shall ensure that the pegging and marking of Electricity Cable positions / routes are durable and prominent. You shall also ensure that such pegging and marking are not disturbed, removed or tampered with and are reapplied from time to time to ensure that they remain conspicuous for the entire project in which the Earthworks are or are to be carried out (“Project”). You shall not drive steel pins, spikes, long pegs or other similar objects into the ground as these can damage underground Electricity Cables. 2.1.3. You shall re-engage the LCDW to reconfirm the Electricity Cable positions before reapplying missing or faded pegs and surface markers on the ground or inside trenches. 2.1.4. You shall re-engage the LCDW to carry out Electricity Cable detection work and to update Electricity Cable detection drawing and peggings / markings at the Worksite after the carrying out of any Electricity Cable diversion, decommissioning of substation, new commissioning of substation and/or Electricity Cable termination work within the Worksite. You shall brief all Worksite personnel of the new positions of the Electricity Cable positions. Page 1 of 11 2.1.5. You shall ensure that the Electricity Cable peggings / markings are each installed at intervals no further than 3 metres apart. You shall indicate the voltage levels and the approximate depth of the Electricity Cable at such peggings / markings. 2.2. Risk Management 2.2.1. You shall assess the impact of carrying out the intended Earthworks on the Electricity Cables and Electricity Cable joints and prepare a report detailing such assessment. 2.2.2. If there are changes to the schedule for the carrying out of the Earthworks or changes in Earthworks work methods, you shall study the implications, review the earlier risk assessment that had been carried out and promptly notify SP PowerGrid Limited (an electricity licensee as defined in Section 2 of the Act) ("SPPG") in writing if there are any changes to such earlier assessment. 2.2.3. The report of such assessment shall be made available to SPPG on request. Such report shall also be made known to all personnel of all working levels in the Project team, including sub-contractors and any third party who are involved in any way with any part of the intended Earthworks. 2.3. Worksite Management 2.3.1. When working in the vicinity of an Electricity Cable, you shall carry out a site visit jointly with an Earthworks Surveillance & Patrolling section, SPPG (“ESP”) officer before carrying out any Earthworks specified under the submitted NCE. 2.3.2. You shall provide a full-time Registered Earthworks Supervisor (“RES”) to monitor the Worksite operations for the entire duration of any Earthworks. You shall ensure that the RES is familiar with these requirements. 2.3.3. You shall ensure that daily site briefings with all Worksite workers are conducted (in languages that are understood by all workers) to remind them about the location of Electricity Cables and the measures to be taken to prevent damage to the Electricity Cable(s). You shall keep records of such daily briefings (which shall include but are not limited to date and time, venue and person conducting the briefings, contents of briefings and the list of Worksite workers who have attended such briefings). You shall also disallow any Worksite worker who has not attended such briefings from being involved with any part of the intended Earthworks. New staff must be briefed before they start work. 2.3.4. You shall inform ESP officers of the identity of the Worksite management / LCDW / Registered Excavator Operator (“REO”), the proposed methods of carrying out of the Page 2 of 11 Earthworks and/or location of the proposed Earthworks. You shall also inform the ESP officers if there are any changes to the above. 2.3.5. You shall ensure that information on the presence of Electricity Cables in the vicinity of the Worksite and all mitigating measures to be taken to prevent damage to such Electricity Cables have been communicated and adhered to by all personnel of all working levels in the Project team, including sub-contractors and any third party who are in any way involved with any part of the intended Earthworks. 2.3.6. SPPG may, from time to time and at its sole discretion, deploy its officers to the worksite to inspect and monitor the status of your works. Notwithstanding the deployment of SPPG’s officers at the worksite, you shall continue to be responsible for discharging your obligations under this Letter of Requirements and for the performance of your works. SPPG shall not assume any liability for any noncompliance by you of any such obligation or non-performance of your works. 2.4. Trial Holes 2.4.1. You shall dig an adequate number of appropriate trial holes by manual means to determine the exact location of Electricity Cables prior to the carrying out of intended Earthworks. Each trial hole shall be of minimum size of 1.0 metre by 1.0 metre and of minimum depth of 1.0 metre or until the Electricity Cable slabs are exposed. 2.4.2. You shall seek advice from the LCDW on the minimum number of trial holes to be dug so as to ascertain the orientation of each Electricity Cable and its depth. 2.4.3. In the event that you are not able to locate the Electricity Cable indicated in the Electricity Cable plan obtained from SPPG pursuant to Section 80(1)(b) of the Act (which shows the necessary information on the location of Electricity Cables) ("SPPG Cable Plan") and the LCDW is unable to detect the Electricity Cable by way of digging trial holes, you shall engage a LCDW to carry out re-detection and progressive scanning inside the excavated trial holes. 2.4.4. You shall contact ESP and give at least 3 days’ advance notice in writing of the date and time of the intended commencement of digging of the trial holes where the trial holes to be dug are within 3 metres of 66kV / 230kV / 400kV Electricity Cables. 2.4.5. You shall not use any hand augering tools to dig trial holes. 2.4.6. You shall only use powered mechanical equipment for the initial breaking of the surface layer of hard-core/premix when working in the vicinity of Electricity Cables. Page 3 of 11 You shall not use powered mechanical equipment below the surface layer of hardcore premix and shall only use manual excavation with hand tools. 2.4.7. In the event that you intend to carry out vertical drilling works, you shall dig a trial hole at the actual position of each vertical drilling point prior to commencement of drilling work to ascertain that there are no underground Electricity Cables at or near the drilling point. 2.4.8. After the trial holes have been dug, you shall ensure that photographs of the trial holes are taken showing the dimensions of trial holes, their location and the measured depth of the exposed Electricity Cable slabs in the trial hole. You shall make these photographs available to SPPG upon request. 2.5. Seek Consultation with SPPG: ESP, Distribution Network (“DN”), Regional Network ("RN") and Extra High Voltage Network ("EHVN") sections 2.5.1. You shall contact and consult SPPG for approval to carry out any Earthworks when such Earthworks are within 3 metres of any Electricity Cable and / or when there is a need to work beyond the Electricity Cable slab. 2.5.2. In the event that the intended Earthworks are within 3 metres of 66kV / 230kV / 400kV Electricity Cables, you shall also contact and consult the respective RN and / or EHVN section of SPPG for approval to carry out such Earthworks and provide a detailed method of statement and intended measures for the protection of such Electricity Cables. 2.5.3. You shall contact and consult the respective RN and / or EHVN section of SPPG for approval to carry out any Earthworks when such Earthworks involve: 2.5.3.1. Under-crossing or over-crossing of 66kV / 230kV / 400kV Electricity Cables; 2.5.3.2. Deep excavations which may result in ground movement / settlement; and / or 2.5.3.3. Construction of any structure on top of 66kV / 230kV / 400kV Electricity Cables. 2.5.4. You shall also ensure that a SPPG officer is present at the carrying out of any Earthworks which involve under-crossing or over-crossing of any 66kV / 230kV / 400kV Electricity Cables. Page 4 of 11 2.5.5. You shall contact and consult ESP for advice before carrying out any Earthworks within 3 metres of any 22kV / 6.6kV electricity cables. 2.5.6. You shall contact and consult the respective DN / RN and / or EHVN sections of SPPG for approval to carry out any Earthworks which may involve shifting, denting or breaking any SP Power Assets' uPVC pipes and/or the shifting of any Electricity Cable and Electricity Cable joint. 2.6. Protection of Electricity Cables and Electricity Cable Diversion 2.6.1. You shall not carry out any excavation beyond the Electricity Cable slab level. You shall only remove any Electricity Cable slabs, expose any Electricity Cables and its auxiliary, in the presence of a SPPG officer. 2.6.2. You shall provide protective steel plates above Electricity Cables where powered mechanical excavator / heavy vehicle / equipment are likely to traverse and / or damage such Electricity Cables. You shall not allow heavy machinery and/or vehicles to be parked (whether temporary or otherwise) on top of Electricity Cables. 2.6.3. You shall ensure that proper and adequate shoring and shuttering are installed to prevent soil movement which may damage the Electricity Cables which are in the vicinity of such intended Earthworks. You shall obtain and provide a method of statement with a Professional Engineer's endorsement of the relevant shoring and shuttering design to SPPG upon request. 2.6.4. In the event that any hot works (i.e. any process that can be a source of ignition when flammable material is present or can be a fire hazard regardless of the presence of flammable material) are to be carried out in the vicinity of exposed Electricity Cables, you shall take all necessary safety precautions to avoid damaging the protective coatings and sheaths of such Electricity Cables. 2.6.5. You shall provide adequate protection to known and unexposed or reinstated Electricity Cables that are within the Worksite when carrying out any Earthworks. 2.6.6. You shall relocate your intended earthworks away from any Electricity Cable or submit an official request to the respective DN / RN / EHVN sections of SPPG to divert out of the Worksite any Electricity Cable that will be affected by the intended Earthworks and bear any and all costs incurred from such diversion. 2.6.7. In the event that the intended Earthworks causes the ground surface level to be reduced, in order to maintain a consistent depth from the ground surface level, you shall submit an official request to the respective DN / RN / EHVN sections of SPPG to relocate any affected Electricity Cable such that its depth from the reduced ground Page 5 of 11 surface is returned to its initial depth from the original ground surface level and bear any and all costs incurred arising from or in connection with such relocation. 2.6.8. You shall seek approval from the respective DN / RN / EHVN sections of SPPG before suspending any Electricity Cables. You shall ensure that any exposed Electricity Cable is securely supported and such Electricity Cable suspension support system is effective in protecting the exposed Electricity Cable from damage. In the event that the Electricity Cable suspension support system is longer than 6 metres in length, you shall ensure that such Electricity Cable suspension support system is endorsed by a Professional Engineer. You shall also ensure that exposed Electricity Cables are well protected with gunny sacks and / or half gutter uPVC pipes at all times. 2.6.9. You shall not suspend any Electricity Cable joint. 2.6.10. You shall exercise due care and diligence when removing any rock, boulder, wood, metal rod, sharp object or other obstacles which are in the vicinity of Electricity Cables to avoid damaging any Electricity Cable and/or Electricity Cable Joint. 2.6.11. You shall not construct any structure (temporary, permanent or otherwise) over any Electricity Cable. The Electricity Cables and accessories shall be made accessible to SPPG at all times for maintenance purposes. 2.6.12. You shall not place any material, debris, sharp object, concrete trash and / or heavy object on top of any Electricity Cable and / or Electricity Cable corridor within the Worksite. 2.6.13. You shall provide adequate lighting if the Earthworks are to be carried out at night. 2.6.14. You shall stop work immediately and report to SPPG’s Electricity Service Centre upon any damage or suspected damage to any Electricity Cable. You shall ensure that all Worksite personnel are kept away from the location of the damaged Electricity Cable for safety. 2.6.15. You and/or your workers shall not attempt to repair or modify any damaged Electricity Cable. 2.6.16. You shall stop all Earthworks and call SPPG for advice whenever in doubt. 2.6.17. Damaging an Electricity Cable may cause a delay in the completion of the Project as SPPG will need time to investigate and carry out repair work as necessary. Any repair costs may have to be borne by you. Page 6 of 11 2.6.18. SPPG shall be entitled to ask you to stop work with immediate effect in the event of any actual or suspected damage to any Electricity Cable, to prevent or avoid any damage or further damage to any Electricity Cable. SPPG shall not be liable to you in any way for any losses, claims or damages arising from or in connection with such stop work requests. 2.6.19. You shall comply with any requirements as reasonably prescribed by SPPG in SPPG’s review and endorsement of the relevant method of statement and any other documents submitted by you in relation thereto for the Earthworks. 2.7. NCE Submission by Sub-Contractor(s) and NCE Extension 2.7.1. You and/or your representatives shall attend meetings with ESP as and when required. 2.7.2. In the event that you engage a sub-contractor to carry out any Earthworks within the vicinity of any high voltage Electricity Cable, you shall ensure that such sub-contractor submits the appropriate NCE prior to the carrying out of any Earthworks in the vicinity of any high voltage Electricity Cable. 2.7.3. If, at any stage of your Project, there is a likelihood that the Earthworks may continue beyond the anticipated completion date and / or beyond the work boundary as declared in the NCE which you have submitted to SPPG, you shall notify SPPG in writing of the new date of completion and/or the new work boundary (as applicable) by submitting a new NCE. 2.7.4. You shall obtain a new SPPG Cable Plan from SPPG prior to submitting the NCE. 2.7.5. Prior to carrying out any Earthworks, you shall consult SPPG to ascertain if there are changes to the cable plans that you possess. In the event there are changes to the cable plans, you shall purchase fresh cable plans from SPPG. 2.8. Powered Mechanical Excavation Works 2.8.1. You shall engage only a REO to operate a powered mechanical excavator. 2.8.2. You shall ensure that powered mechanical excavation is only used, under the close standing supervision of a full time RES, for the surface layer of hard-core/premix when working near or above any Electricity Cable. Page 7 of 11 2.8.3. You shall not use a powered mechanical excavator, whether for mechanical excavation or otherwise (irrespective of soil condition), below the surface layer of hard-core/premix near or above any Electricity Cable. You shall only use manual excavation with hand tools below the surface layer of hard-core/premix. 2.9. Vertical and Horizontal Drilling/Penetration Works 2.9.1. You shall carefully select positions for the sinking and driving of earth rod, sheet piling, bore piling, diaphragm walling, installing of reinforced concrete/steel piles by percussion or jack-in method, bore piling casing, installation of ground anchors, pressure grouting, installing of tubes, installing of poles, hand augering, pipe jacking, shoring works, soil investigations, bore drilling and horizontal directional drilling in order to avoid damage to any Electricity Cables. You shall do this by, amongst other things: 2.9.1.1. Consulting with a LCDW, referring to the SPPG Cable Plan and the LCDW cable detection drawings and digging appropriate trial holes by manual means to confirm the presence or absence of any Electricity Cable prior to the carrying out of any Earthworks. 2.9.1.2. For pipe jacking and horizontal directional drilling, you shall consider the additional factors such as loading from the construction plants, ground conditions, bore diameter, possible deviation of the drilling. You shall ensure that there is a minimum clearance of 2 metres between the path of drilling / boring device and any Electricity Cables in the vicinity of the Earthworks. 2.9.2. Sinking of Earth Rods. Trial holes shall be required to locate the closest edge of a cable slab. A minimum clearance distance of 2 metres shall be kept between the earth rod and the closest edge of the cable slab, as determined by the LCDW in the presence of an ESP officer. 2.9.3. Sinking and Extraction of Sheet Piling Works. Trial holes shall be required to locate the closest edge of a cable slab. A minimum clearance distance of 2 metres shall be kept between the sheet piles and the closest edge of cable slab. For sheet piles that are required to be installed parallel to the Electricity Cables, the stretch of the closest edge of cable slabs is required to be exposed. 2.10. Pressure Grouting Works 2.10.1. You shall ascertain the alignment of Electricity Cable within the grouting influence zone prior to the carrying out of any Earthworks. Page 8 of 11 2.10.2. You shall use the necessary ground instrumentations to monitor the effect of the grouting works and ensure that adequate protective measures are provided to protect the Electricity Cables within the grouting influence zone. 2.11. PTW and Records 2.11.1. You shall implement a PTW system to monitor and ensure that all Earthworks are properly tracked and controlled if such Earthworks are to be carried out in the vicinity of Electricity Cables. Under the PTW system, such Earthworks shall be approved by the manager of the Project or his authorised deputy. You shall periodically audit the PTW system for its effectiveness. 2.11.2. You shall display prominently and make available the most up to date NCE, SPPG Cable Plans, LCDW cable detection drawings and these requirements at the Worksite where the proposed Earthworks are to be carried out. 2.11.3. You shall keep progressive records (Photographs / Movement Chart) of the Earthworks that have been carried out including, not limited to, work schedules and locations of trial holes. 3. Notes: 3.1. These requirements are applicable to all persons who carry out any Earthworks and strict compliance is required, unless otherwise permitted in writing by SPPG. Please consult the relevant SPPG section, if necessary. 3.2. The requirements stated above are not exhaustive. Additional requirements may be issued from time to time by SPPG. These additional requirements, together with the requirements in this letter, shall form the full list of requirements that must be complied with at all times. You are advised to carry out all necessary assessments and take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any existing Electricity Cables. 3.3. Pursuant to Section 80(4)(a) of the Act, it shall be the duty of the person who carries out any Earthworks to comply with all reasonable requirements of SPPG for the prevention of damage to a high voltage Electricity Cables. Pursuant to Section 80(7) of the Act, any person who contravenes Sections 80(4)(a) of the Act shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both. Further, Section 85(1) of the Act provides that any person who, removes, destroys or damages any Electricity Cable which is part of a transmission system that belongs to or that is under the management or control of SPPG, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1 million or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both. Page 9 of 11 3.4. Damaging an Electricity Cable may also cause fatalities or severe injuries to personnel as well as damage to property. 3.5. Should you require any further clarification, please contact the undersigned ESP officer at [●] and/or the respective sections of SPPG as listed in the table below: Subject Matter SPPG Section Telephone Enquiry on 400kV and 230kV Electricity Cables Enquiry on 66kV Electricity Cables Enquiry on 22kV and below Electricity Cables Enquiry Earthworks Requirements on Enquiry on as-built drawing, cable plan Reporting Electricity Damage Cable Extra High Voltage Network (EHVN) Section Regional Network East/West (RNE/RNW) Sections Distribution Network North (DNN) Section Distribution Network South (DNS) Section Distribution Network East (DNE) Section Distribution Network West (DNW) Section Distribution Network Central (DNC) Section Earthworks Surveillance & Patrolling Section Mapping & Earthworks Administration Section 6916 5485/ 6916 5487 6916 5227/ 6471 3683 6314 6172 / 6314 6147 6916 5398/ 6916 5399/6916 5408 6916 5619/ 6916 5618 6916 5015/ 6916 5703 6916 5047/ 6916 5048/6916 9892 69165119 6916 5022 Electricity Service Centre 1800 - 778 8888 Page 10 of 11 Yours faithfully, [●] for HEAD OF SECTION EARTHWORKS SURVEILLANCE & PATROLLING SECTION As agent for and on behalf of SP POWERASSETS LTD. Acknowledgement by Earthworks Contractor: I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the requirements stated in this letter dated __________________ with NCE no.: _____________________ and I will comply and ensure compliance with the requirements. Name : __________________________________ NRIC/PP No. : _________________________ Company : __________________________________________________________________________ Signature : __________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Page 11 of 11
Gas Market Structure and Gas Network Code.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:7149f650-5ed0-4add-8304-e5de91e212a2/Gas%20Market%20Structure%20and%20Gas%20Network%20Code.pdf
Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Gas Market Structure and Gas Network Code Course Code: GRG02 COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Describe the gas market structure in Singapore • Interpret the Gas Network Code (GNC) issued by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) • Describe the roles and responsibilities of EMA, designated gas transporter and the relevant gas shippers • Explain the contractual agreement between gas transporters and shippers • Apply the rules and requirements for gas transportation MAIN CONTENTS • Overview of Natural Gas and LNG Developments in Singapore • Overview of Natural Gas Transmission Network • Gas Market Regulatory Framework • Introduction to Gas Network Code & Defined Terms • System Capacity Right • Nomination & Operating Schedule • Quantities, Commodity Variances and Pipeline Imbalances • System Offtake Point Administration • Metering • System Stress • Scheduling Procedure and Methodology • Invoicing and Payment METHODOLOGY Lecture TARGET AUDIENCE Engineering, technical, and administrative staff who are involved with the Gas Market and planning work COURSE DETAILS Duration : 7 hours Mode of Delivery : Face-to-face or Synchronous E-learning Certification : SIPG Certificate of Completion PDU by PE Board : 6 Additional Requirement/s : Not applicable COURSE FEES Full Course Fee : S$800 (before GST) For Singapore Citizens/PR/LTVP+* : Not applicable For Singapore Citizens (40 years old and above) : Not applicable Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 4.0_0323 Singapore Institute of Power and Gas ADDITIONAL REMARKS • Trainee must attain at least 75% attendance rate and pass the assessment to receive Certificate of Completion and funding grant (if applicable). • Subsidy of up to 70% is applicable for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents or Long-Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders, subject to funding agency’s approval. • Enhanced subsidy of up to 90% is applicable for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above, subject to funding agency’s approval. Note that GST payable will be computed from fee after 70% funding. • Professional Development Unit (PDU) is applicable for Professional Engineers registered under the Professional Engineers (PE) Board only. • All published fees are subject to prevailing GST. CONTACT US For more information, please contact SIPG at +65 6916 7930 or email training-institute@spgroup.com.sg. OTHER SIPG COURSES For more courses, visit our website at: https://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/training or Scan the QR code below: Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 4.0_0323
Average-Gas-Consumption--kWH-_Apr-24-to-Mar-25.xlsxhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/docs/our-services/utilities/tariff-information/Average-Gas-Consumption--kWH-_Apr-24-to-Mar-25.xlsx
Consumption_Gas Average consumption of Gas (kWh) Premises Types Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 HDB 1-Room 38 35 34 33 35 35 34 35 34 34 39 36 HDB 2-Room 40 37 34 34 36 36 34 35 35 35 37 35 HDB 3-Room 56 50 48 47 51 51 49 50 49 49 51 49 HDB 4-Room 69 62 58 58 62 63 61 62 60 60 63 62 HDB 5-Room 77 68 64 63 69 70 68 69 66 65 70 70 HDB Executive 82 73 68 68 72 74 72 73 69 68 75 74 Apartment 93 80 76 77 82 86 88 88 85 84 92 93 Terrace 114 93 97 98 98 105 107 108 108 99 108 107 Semi-Detached 130 117 105 115 115 120 117 120 117 115 124 121 Bungalow 234 209 168 197 185 198 206 202 179 195 192 202
Electricity Tariff Revision For The Period 1 January To 31 March 2016https://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Electricity-Tariff-Revision-For-The-Period-1-January-To-31-March-2016
Media Release Electricity Tariff Revision For The Period 1 January To 31 March 2016 For the period from 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2016, electricity tariffs will decrease by an average of 4.2% or 0.85 cent per kWh compared to the previous quarter. The tariff reduction is due to the lower cost of natural gas for electricity generation which fell by 8.9% compared to 4Q 2015. For households, the electricity tariff will decrease from 20.35 to 19.50 cents per kWh for 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2016. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room HDB flats will decrease by $3.55 SP Services reviews the electricity tariffs quarterly based on guidelines set by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the electricity industry regulator. The tariffs given in Appendix 1 have been approved by the EMA. Issued by: SP Group 2 Kallang Sector Singapore 349277 www.spgroup.com.sg Appendix 1 ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FROM 1 JAN 2016 Appendix 2 BREAKDOWN OF ELECTRICITY TARIFF 1. The electricity tariff consists of the following four components: Energy costs (paid to the generation companies): This component is adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in the cost of power generation. Network costs (paid to SP PowerAssets): This fee is reviewed annually. Market Support Services Fee (paid to SP Services): This fee is reviewed annually. Market Administration and Power System Operation Fee (paid to Energy Market Company and Power System Operator): This fee is reviewed annually to recover the costs of operating the electricity wholesale market and power system. Q1 2016 TARIF Appendix 3 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS OF DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS (TARIFF WEF 1 JANUARY 2016)
[20191031] Media Release - SP Group And I-REC Help Corporates Achieve Green Targetshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/8827533d-e023-43dc-b744-6ede80f90416/%5B20191031%5D+Media+Release+-+SP+Group+And+I-REC+Help+Corporates+Achieve+Green+Targets.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=
Media Release SP GROUP AND I-REC HELP CORPORATES ACHIEVE GREEN TARGETS SP’s digital REC platform facilitates greater access to green energy Singapore, 31 October 2019 – SP Group (SP) is the first authorised local issuer of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) in Asia Pacific. This independent accreditation by the globally recognised International REC Standard Foundation (I-REC Standard) means consumers can be assured of the integrity of each REC transaction. SP has also enhanced its digital REC trading platform to provide a one-stop solution for buyers and sellers around the globe – regardless of size, business or location – to gain greater access to green energy. In 2018, more than 1,000,000 GWh of renewable energy certificates (RECs) were issued globally, amounting to more than 20 times of Singapore’s annual energy consumption. The challenge to achieving green targets Singapore has a target to increase solar penetration to 350 MWp by 2020 and to reach 2 GWp by 2030 1 . Companies have also set targets to consume renewable energy and reduce carbon emission. In urban places faced with limited land to produce energy from natural resources and inconsistent solar energy, corporates find it a challenge to access sufficient green energy supply. RECs as a solution RECs are a recognised way of achieving renewable energy targets and a credible means to report that the consumed energy comes from renewable energy sources. With each megawatt-hour of green energy produced, one REC is recorded and uniquely numbered and tracked. A buyer can purchase the REC and show proof that he or she consumed green energy. The latest example of using RECs is the sponsorship by SP Group of RECs matching the electricity consumed for the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2019. SP’s sponsorship means the electricity consumed at SIEW is matched with an equivalent amount of green energy produced. 1 Energy Market Authority of Singapore Media Release – The Future of Singapore’s Energy Story (29 October 2019) 1 I-REC accreditation provides security and integrity assurance SP, as an authorised I-REC local issuer, ensures that a vigorous and transparent attribute tracking system is in place and adherence to best practices. This avoids double counting, double certificate issuance and double attribute claiming. Jared Braslawsky, Secretary General of the International REC Standard Foundation, said: “Reliable information and robust tracking systems are key to ensuring the reliability and integrity of RECs around the world. The I-REC Standard empowers consumers to take responsibility not just for the energy they consumed but also for the origin of the energy consumed. With the support of SP Group, there is a neutral and unprejudiced market facilitator who can play a crucial role in strengthening consumers’ sustainability efforts.” One-stop platform provides ease and convenience SP’s digital REC platform, first introduced in 2018, was designed by its in-house digital engineers to digitally link up buyers and sellers of RECs, making it easier for the trading of RECs. However, sellers had to deal with multiple manual processes to enable the trading of RECs. The enhanced platform provides a seamless one-stop solution which automates the entire process of buying and selling RECs. Speaking at SP’s I-REC Forum in conjunction with the SIEW 2019, May Liew, Head of Sustainability & Open Innovation, SP Group, said: “SP is removing barriers so that big and small organisations can achieve their green targets seamlessly and securely. With our one-stop digital REC platform, they not only have the assurance that the electricity they consume comes from renewable sources, they can also buy and sell RECs without the hassle of dealing with multiple manual processes to issue and verify the RECs.” -Ends- 2 About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also drives digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About the International REC Standard Foundation (I-REC Standard) The I-REC Standard is a non-profit organisation that supports robust attribute tracking systems development around the world. This standard requires local stakeholders and government authorities to facilitate national implementation in adherence with local or national regulations. Based upon the I-REC Standard codes and associated documents – the blueprints for the attribute tracking systems – I-REC independent issuers are able to implement robust and transparent attribute tracking systems, ensuring the highest quality systems and adherence to best practices for the avoidance of double counting, double certificate issuance and double attribute claiming. The I-REC Standard governing board regulates the use of the I-REC code and associated documents. For more information, please visit www.irecstandard.org. 3
National-Average-Household-Consumption----_Nov-23-to-Oct-24.xlsxhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/docs/our-services/utilities/National-Average-Household-Consumption----_Nov-23-to-Oct-24.xlsx
Utility Bill Avg_With Gas Utility Bill Average ($) for households with gas Premises Types Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 HDB 1-Room 80.39 77.86 77.18 78.99 81.28 87.54 87.29 84.83 81.86 87.86 87.69 83.11 HDB 2-Room 94.79 90.73 89.63 91.78 94.78 103.49 102.84 98.53 96.07 102.96 101.39 96.90 HDB 3-Room 118.49 112.22 112.11 115.94 120.33 132.29 128.10 124.29 121.74 129.94 128.83 123.83 HDB 4-Room 140.04 133.47 131.31 137.04 142.66 156.01 153.34 147.42 143.11 152.92 152.86 146.17 HDB 5-Room 148.87 141.61 136.79 144.16 151.97 165.19 162.85 156.27 149.96 161.67 162.41 156.08 HDB Executive 164.43 154.00 153.21 160.98 168.72 184.59 180.19 172.48 168.80 178.86 180.50 172.04 Apartment 177.46 164.16 156.19 163.04 179.66 198.71 191.52 184.01 175.50 181.94 191.11 186.36 Terrace 276.46 260.00 252.25 270.34 290.38 311.38 286.03 283.33 283.80 289.68 301.49 291.00 Semi-Detached 349.78 325.65 324.20 335.52 370.67 392.95 372.29 354.71 361.00 367.73 385.46 366.17 Bungalow 699.45 627.26 650.18 619.13 718.02 776.44 731.30 675.72 711.32 685.95 762.28 719.32 Note: The figures exclude electricity charges for PAYU customers and customers who are not purchasing electricity at the regulated tariff. Utility Bill Avg_WO Gas Utility Bill Average ($) for households without gas Premises Types Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 HDB 1-Room 71.86 69.16 67.69 69.30 71.92 78.05 78.52 76.28 73.55 78.77 78.62 74.36 HDB 2-Room 85.94 81.99 80.46 82.23 85.21 93.42 93.59 89.84 87.41 93.80 92.26 88.22 HDB 3-Room 106.15 100.27 99.66 102.84 107.06 118.11 115.38 112.09 109.70 116.95 115.78 111.35 HDB 4-Room 124.99 118.78 116.20 120.97 126.03 138.53 137.64 132.74 128.46 137.02 136.76 130.76 HDB 5-Room 132.27 125.43 120.56 126.60 133.43 145.81 145.63 140.07 134.00 144.16 144.59 138.87 HDB Executive 146.81 137.03 135.88 142.35 149.14 163.91 161.79 155.45 151.54 160.36 161.59 153.95 Apartment 156.79 144.07 135.03 140.09 155.96 175.31 171.33 164.80 156.02 161.06 169.18 164.23 Terrace 251.12 235.05 227.31 243.21 259.98 282.50 262.69 259.01 258.83 264.59 274.69 263.93 Semi-Detached 319.99 297.18 295.56 305.12 337.24 359.90 342.81 328.12 331.78 338.46 354.82 336.52 Bungalow 650.72 578.80 597.47 570.77 662.48 717.39 678.65 633.29 661.40 638.62 711.71 667.03 Note: The figures exclude electricity charges for PAYU customers and customers who are not purchasing electricity at the regulated tariff.
Commercial Utilities Guide | SP Grouphttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/our-services/utilities/quick-guide-to-your-utilities-commercial
OverviewUtilities Quick Guide ResidentialUtilities Quick Guide CommercialGo green, go paperlessTariff informationOpen Electricity MarketFAQsForm & ResourcesChat with Us Utilities Quick Guide Commercial Getting Started for Your Commercial Utilities Account Determine the Use of your Premises Residential – Domestic Use:                   For premises that are used exclusively for residential purposes. Commercial – Non-Domestic Use:        For premises that are used for the purpose of, or in connection with any trade, business or profession. Note: It is important to declare the use of premises correctly as it is an offence under the Public Utilities Act (Cap. 261) to make any false statement, representation or declaration in connection with the application for water supplied by the Public Utilities Board (PUB).     Choose the Type of Supply required Permanent Supply: Application for any residential, trade, business or professional use. Temporary Supply: Application for the following types of premises.              (a) Construction Site              (b) Street Opera (e.g., Wayang)              (c) Site Office              (d) Gondola Security Deposit & Supply Capacity for Permanent Supply Security Deposit for Temporary Supply Opening Your Commercial Utilities Account Application Channels SP app - iOS and Android SP Group Website Customer Service Centre   Required Documents Under Personal Name  Application form (Completed and signed) Valid identification document Documentary proof of occupancy Security deposit Under Company Name Application form (Completed and signed by director listed in business profile document) Latest ACRA with detailed business profile or Bizfile Documentary proof of occupancy Acknowledgement of Electrical Installation Licence Requirement Form (EIL Form) (for premises with electricity load more than 45kVA) Security deposit Documents required upon request Copy of Director's NRIC/FIN card [Front and Back] Letter of Authorization^ – if signatory is not a Director according to ACRA listing ^Letter with company letterhead indicating its representative's name and identification number Additional Documents for Temporary Supply Quotation for Electricity Supply Connection and LEI issued by EMA Water quotation from PUB When can Supplies be Turned on? Express Turn-On Requirements Same-day express turn-on service is subject to availability and an express service charge fee. Please note that express service is unavailable for premises with: Electricity supply capacity exceeding 45kVA Water meters exceeding 25mm Commercial gas Electricity currently supplied from the Open Electricity Market (OEM) via a licensed electricity retailer or SP Group at the wholesale electricity price   Managing Your Commercial Utilities Account SP app or SP Utilities Portal Sign up for an e-account to manage your utilities account.  An e-account allows you to easily access your utilities account information. You can view and pay your bills, monitor your consumption and perform self-help transactions. Submit Meter Readings Meter readings are taken once every two months. On months where meters are not read, your bill will be estimated based on the average daily usage between your last two actual reads. Your bill will be adjusted when your meters are next read. To avoid bill estimation, we strongly encourage customers to make use of the following services available for submission of meter readings: SP Utilities Portal Submit your reading online via the Utilities Portal and learn tips on how you can better manage your utility consumption. Note: An SP Utilities Portal account is required to use this service. This service is applicable for residential accounts under Personal Name. Please note that if there is more than 1 electricity meter registered to the account, this service is not applicable. SP app Email Email a photo of your meter clearly showing the meter reading and meter number to customerreading@spgroup.com.sg. Important Note: For meter reading submissions due on weekends and public holiday, kindly use the SP Utilities Portal or SP app modes. Paying Your Utilities Bills Pay your utilities bills via the following convenient methods: eGIRO ​Apply online via SP Utilities Portal or SP App Approval is within 48 hours Status of application can be checked via SP Utilities Portal or SP App Other Payment Modes PayNow QR on the SP app and SP Utilities Portal Internet Banking AXS stations 7-Eleven stores (not available for account numbers starting with ‘93’) DBS/POSB/OCBC Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) Note: Pink notices are issued as a reminder when payments are not made by the due date. A fee of $0.55 (inclusive of GST) applies and will be reflected in the next bill. If no payment is received after the reminder, a late payment charge of 1% will be imposed on any outstanding balance in the subsequent bill. Cessation of card payment for non-domestic SP Utilities bills  Kindly note that we will no longer accept credit and debit card payments for non-domestic SP Utilities bills from 1 Nov 2025.  Existing recurring card deductions on the SP app will cease from Nov 2025 bills onwards.  Please apply for eGIRO or pay by other payment modes. Learn more     Closing Your Utilities Account Required Documents Under Personal Name NRIC/FIN (Front and back) Under Company Name Latest ACRA with detailed business profile or Bizfile Documents required upon request Copy of Director's NRIC/FIN card [Front and Back] Letter of Authorisation^ – if signatory is not a Director according to ACRA listing ^To be authorised by the Director listed in the recent ACRA detailed Business Profile/ Bizfile on the letterhead issued by the company, indicating its representative's name and identification number, i.e. NRIC or FIN. Channels available to close your account ​ SP app - iOS and Android SP Group Website Customer Service Centre Things to note after closing your utilities account Refund of Security Deposit The security deposit will be used to offset the final charges. Any credit balance may be transferred to other accounts under your name. If there is any balance, it will be refunded to your GIRO account or mailed to you by cheque between 4 – 6 weeks. GIRO arrangement will automatically be terminated after the final charges have been deducted from your GIRO account. Termination of Gas Supply  For termination of gas supply, City Energy charges a termination fee for commercial premises. Separate gas appliance disconnection fee is chargeable if required. Please refer to www.cityenergy.com.sg for more information.
[Form] Certificate of Compliancehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:d6684c1a-4f0c-44db-b646-c9e8b2051456/Certificate%20of%20Compliance.pdf
Particulars of Electrical Installation FORM CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE Name of Consumer: _______________________________________________________________ Address of Installation: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Electrical Installation Licence No.: ____________________ MSS Account No.: ___________________ Approved load & Supply Voltage: ___________________ kW ___________________ Volts Generator(s) Installed: Operated in parallel with PowerGrid’s network No. of Generator(s): ________ Rating: _________kVA Standby Generator No. of Generator(s): ________ Rating: _________kVA Not Applicable Electrical Installation Design Certification I certify that the design of the above-mentioned electrical installation complies with the requirements of the Electricity (Electrical Installations) Regulations 2002 and the relevant Singapore Standard Code of Practice. With the certification of compliance by the LEW responsible for the installation work as shown below, I hereby request for the energisation of the supply line to the said electrical installation on _________________ (date). ___________ __________ Name & Signature of LEW responsible Licence No. Date for design of electrical installation* Electrical Installation Inspection Certification I have supervised the work of the above-mentioned electrical installation and hereby certify that the electrical installation complies with the requirements of the Electricity (Electrical Installations) Regulations 2002 and the relevant Singapore Standard Code of Practice. I further certify that the technical requirements as stipulated by the person responsible for turning on the switchgear which controls the supply of electricity to the said electrical installation have been complied with. ___________ __________ Name & Signature of LEW responsible Licence No. Date for electrical installation work* *The same LEW may perform both design and installation work for the electrical installation. Copy to: Market Support Services Licensee REF: E(EI)Reg5(2)
[20220412] The Business Times - SP Group donates S$1.35m to support 450 disadvantaged ITE studentshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:021bc3b4-4f04-4eae-ae46-1085910905fe
TAKING HEART SP Group donates S$1.35m to support 450 disadvantaged ITE students It will send students on work-study stints in power grids, sustainable energy, new tech. BY MEGAN CHEAH SINGAPORE utility group SP Group is donating S$1.35 million to support 450 engineering school students in the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) through the inaugural SP Group Engineering Study Awards. The funds will be disbursed monthly to the students, who come from low-income families, over the next 3 years, the group said Launched on Tuesday (Apr 12), the new awards will complement existing book prizes for ITE’s electrical engineering students offered by the group. The group is working with ITE to send students on work-study stints in areas such as power grids, sustainable energy, and new technologies. It also links students up with SP Group’s engineers, who serve as mentors. The group noted that more than 16 per cent of its 3,600 staff are ITE alumni. Among them, close to 60 per cent went on to pursue further education and attained diplomas or degrees. Stanley Huang, group chief executive officer (CEO) of SP Group, said the group is committed to encouraging youth to pursue their career aspirations regardless of their socio-economic background. “ITE has provided many of our technical officers and technicians a strong foundation to grow their engineering capabilities,” he added. ITE CEO Low Khah Gek said the study award will enable students with financial needs to take on fewer part-time jobs and Left and above: ITE students and SP Powergrid staff. The funds from the SP Group Engineering Study Awards will be disbursed monthly to 450 ITE students over the next 3 years. PHOTOS: SP GROUP focus on their education. One such award recipient is Jackie Lim, a first-year Nitec mechatronics and robotics student who works part-time at a supermarket to help with his family’s expenses. “I am happy to receive the study award, because it means I do not need to keep thinking about having to work more hours and can instead focus more time on school,” said Lim. For over 20 years, SP Group has awarded more than 450 education scholarships, sponsorships and book prizes, amounting to S$10 million, to students with a passion for engineering across all tertiary education institutions. megancheah@sph.com.sg
[20140506] My Paper - Free N95 Masks In Kits For Every Homehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/0421b2c2-5e5a-41f7-afdc-f6784930a64c/%5B20140506%5D+My+Paper+-+Free+N95+Masks+In+Kits+For+Every+Home.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=
Free N95 masks in kits for every home BY ADRIAN LIM E VERY household here will receive three N95 face masks, as part of a nation-wide push to get individuals to think about being prepared for emergencies, such as haze crises and flu pandemics. The 3M brand foldable masks are packed in a “Stay Prepared” kit that will also contain instructions in four languages on how to put them on, and useful emergency contact numbers. A total of 1.2 million kits will be delivered to homes between today and next Monday. The initiative is led by Temasek Cares, a non-profit philantrophic arm under Temasek Holdings, in partnership with Singapore Power and Singapore Post. Temasek Cares will be pumping in $4 million from its $40 million war chest, called the Temasek Emergency Preparedness Fund, for the mask distribution programme. The fund was set up earlier this year to help Singaporeans prepare and deal with emergencies. Last month, a $1.5 million project to train 60 therapists to help children deal with traumatic situations, such as accidents, was also launched. Richard Magnus, chairman of Temasek Cares, said the kits will give households an “initial stock” of masks to encourage them to plan their own contingencies. “It’s a habit of mind we want to prompt... Last June, there was a severe haze that impacted Singapore... we need to be prepared,” said Mr Magnus. The Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre expects this year’s haze to be worse than last year’s. This is because of lower than usual rainfall expected from now till October in parts of the region and the El Nino weather pattern, which is linked to drought, said reports. Being prepared earlier will also prevent a repeat of last June, when people scrambled to stock up on face masks. An additional 17,000 kits will also be delivered to over 140 charity homes, and another 300,000 have been prepared on standby for needy families. Mary Abishagam, 57, a senior administrative assistant with Singapore Power, said she will be volunteering an extra three hours every day, on top of her regular work, to help pack the kits for delivery. “It’s going to be challenging, but we will manage... We are getting people prepared and not many people have thought of keeping masks in their homes,” she said cheerily. Members of the public who wish to get more information about the delivery of the kits can call a hotline, 1800-738-2000, from today until May 24, between 8am and 8pm daily. adrianl@sph.com.sg