Worker dies after falling from height at BTO construction site at Tanjong Rhu Road

An artist impression of Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II. The incident occurred at the its worksite, where the worker fell from height while concreting works were being carried out.

Published Sep 28, 2026, 09:35 PM

Updated Sep 28, 2026, 09:35 PM

SINGAPORE – A worker died after falling from a height at a Build-To-Order (BTO) construction site in Kallang on Sept 28.

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) said in a statement that the incident occurred at the Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II worksite, where the worker fell from height while concreting works were being carried out.

“We are saddened by the fatality and extend our heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family,” said HDB.

It added that together with the contractor BHCC Construction Singapore, HDB will render all the support and assistance needed to the family.

All works on site have been suspended until further notice.

HDB said it takes a very serious view of the incident.

“Safety at our worksites is of utmost priority, and we are working with the contractor to assist the authorities with their investigations on this matter,” it said.

“We will continue to work with our industry partners to strengthen workplace safety at our worksite.”

In response to a media query, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at a construction site along Tanjong Rhu Road at around 4.20pm.

The person was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.

这是丹戎禺河滨二期工程的艺术家构想图。事故发生在该工程的施工现场，一名工人在进行混凝土浇筑作业时从高处坠落。

发布于 2026 年 9 月 28 日晚上 9:35

更新于2026年9月28日晚上9:35

新加坡——9月28日，一名工人在加冷的一个预购组屋（BTO）建筑工地从高处坠落身亡。

建屋发展局（HDB）在一份声明中表示，这起事故发生在丹戎禺河滨二期工地，当时正在进行混凝土浇筑作业，一名工人从高处坠落。

“我们对这起死亡事件感到悲痛，并向死者家属致以最深切的慰问，”建屋发展局表示。

声明还补充说，建屋发展局将与承包商新加坡BHCC建筑公司一起，为该家庭提供一切必要的支持和帮助。

现场所有工程已暂停，直至另行通知。

建屋发展局表示，他们非常重视这起事件。

声明称：“工地安全是我们工作的重中之重，我们正在与承包商合作，协助有关部门对此事进行调查。”

“我们将继续与行业伙伴合作，加强工作场所的安全保障。”

针对媒体的询问，新加坡民防部队（SCDF）表示，下午 4 点 20 分左右，他们接到求助电话，称丹戎禺路一处建筑工地发生紧急情况。

新加坡民防部队医护人员当场宣布该人死亡。