Written Answer to PQ on Updates on investigation for fatal wall collapse incident

NOTICE PAPER NO. 138 OF 2025 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 14 OCTOBER 2025

QUESTION NO. 455 FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

MP: Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye

To ask the Minister for Manpower (a) whether investigations have identified any safety lapses that contributed to the fatal wall collapse incident at Toh Close on 17 September 2025; and (b) whether the current safety requirements for wall and excavation works remain adequate.

Answer:

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), together with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), is investigating the fatal incident. As investigations are ongoing, MOM is currently unable to provide further details on the cause of the incident.

2 Based on an inspection by BCA and the project's Qualified Person, there are no structural safety concerns for the surrounding buildings. BCA has also instructed the Qualified Person to implement measures to stabilise the affected retaining wall before any further work can commence.

3 Current safety requirements already mandate that contractors check the integrity of surrounding structures and provide adequate shoring to prevent collapse during construction work. After the investigations have concluded, MOM and the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council will share the key learning points and recommendations for companies to adopt to prevent similar incidents. MOM will also review whether any additional safety measures are required beyond those set out in the existing WSH (Construction) Regulations and Approved Codes of Practice.