Buangkok MRT station

Buangkok MRT station is an underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the North East Line (NEL) in Singapore, located near the road intersection of Sengkang Central and Compassvale Bow. The station serves the residential neighbourhood of Buangkok and surrounding developments including Buangkok Bus Interchange, Sengkang Grand Residence, and Sengkang Grand Mall. The station was first announced in March 1996 and construction began in April 1997. Although the NEL began operations on 20 June 2003, Buangkok station remained closed due to its low projected ridership, prompting dissatisfaction among nearby residents. Despite lobbying by grassroots leaders, the government supported SBS Transit's decision, arguing that a premature opening would have made the station a "white elephant". During a visit by Youth Minister Vivian Balakrishnan to Punggol South in August 2005, eight white cardboard elephants were put up in protest. A police investigation into the incident ended with a stern warning to a grassroots leader. Following a re-evaluation of passenger demand by the Land Transport Authority, the station opened on 15 January 2006. Operated by SBS Transit, Buangkok station is wheelchair-accessible and has been designated as a civil defence shelter. The station's design, by Altoon + Porter Architects and 3HP Architects, features white Teflon sheets covering the station's entrances.

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