SINGAPORE \u2013 A World War II bomb that was discovered at a construction site within Changi Airport premises was successfully disposed of early in the morning on April 2.<\/p>\n
Airport operations were not affected, said Changi Airport Group in response to queries. <\/p>\n
It added that infrastructure and systems in the vicinity were checked and no issues were observed.<\/p>\n
In a statement on April 1, the police said they were informed at 4.55am on March 31 about the war relic, discovered during construction work in Tanah Merah Coast Road. <\/p>\n
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal team assessed the war relic to be a 250kg World War II aerial bomb. <\/p>\n
It also assessed the relic to be unsafe to move, and it would instead carry out an on-site controlled disposal on April 2 between 2.30am and 4.30am. <\/p>\n
The disposal will be contained within the construction site, said the police, adding that areas accessible to the public will not be affected.<\/p>\n
In a map provided by the police, the disposal site is flanked by two runways, and is near the Changi Jurassic Mile and Tanah Merah Country Club\u2019s Tampines Course, according to The Straits Times\u2019 checks against online maps.<\/p>\n
The area appears to be part of the future Terminal 5, ST checks against Changi Airport Group\u2019s (CAG) map on the Changi East development show. The terminal is part of the development, the airport\u2019s largest expansion to date.<\/p>\n The war relic was discovered during construction work in Tanah Merah Coast Road.<\/p>\n PHOTO: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n There are 10 inbound and 18 outbound flights scheduled at Changi Airport between 2.30am and 4.30am on April 2, according to ST\u2019s checks on the airport\u2019s flight information site at 9pm on April 1. <\/p>\n The police advised the public not to be alarmed by the loud sounds that could be expected during the process.<\/p>\n The police said they are working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, CAG, SAF and Singapore Civil Defence Force to ensure that the controlled disposal of the relic is carried out safely.<\/p>\n Those with inquiries may contact Changi Neighbourhood Police Centre on 1800-587-2999.<\/p>\n<\/picture><\/div>