Overview of Kekek Quarry

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Here is an overview of Kekek Quarry, soon to be reopened for granite quarrying, possibly in the following months. First, a tender would be put out. After that, a reliable source at a high level meeting informed those present that it will perhaps take 2-3 months in order for the water to be drained from the quarry. This will be done by pumping the water out to the Straits of Johor north of Kekek Quarry. Alternatives were suggested.

Landmarks on the satellite image are annotated according to a reconnaissance mission on 7th April 2007. The mission was to uncover if there is any life on Planet Kekek.

Results to be released. Meanwhile, a certain artist's impression of what Kekek will look like once it becomes active again. Impressions are based on how active quarries in the recent past looks like. Apologies for the poor artwork.


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Related Reads:

"A jewel that needs to be protected", Letter from Maryanne Maes, TODAY, reproduced on PulauUbinStories, 11 April 2007 *new*

"Pulau Ubin granite quarry may reopen", Business Times article reproduced on PulauUbinStories, 10 April 2007 *new*

"为缓解石荒问题乌敏岛将恢复采石, Lianhe Zaobao article reproduced on PulauUbinStories, 10 April 2007 *new*

"乌敏岛将恢复开采花岗岩, Lianhe Zaobao article reproduced on PulauUbinStories, 10 April 2007 *new*

"S'pore may reopen Ubin granite quarry", Straits Times article reproduced on PulauUbinStories, 10 April 2007

"缓解石荒　扩大来源　乌敏岛将恢复开采花岗石", Lianhe Zaobao article reproduced on PulauUbinStories, 10 April 2007

"关闭十年 乌敏岛石场将恢复开采", includes a video of Kekek Quarry, Channel8 News Report reproduced on PulauUbinStories, 9 April 2007

"Singapore to reopen granite quarry-minister, Reuters article reproduced on PulauUbinStories, 9 April 2007 *new*

"Isn't it time we start tightening our belts?", Habitatnews, 9 Apr 2007

"Kekek Quarry, Pulau Ubin: may be reopened for quarrying", Habitatnews, 9 Apr 2007

"Singapore looking to reopen granite quarry", CNA reproduced on PulauUbinStories, 9 Apr 2007

"Kekek Quarry, Pulau Ubin", Wildfilms Blog, 7 April 2007

"Ubin Journies Episode 1", PulauUbinStories, 7 April 2007

Background Information on Ubin Quarries

"Dangers of Granite Quarrying", 1993 Lianhe Wanbao report reproduced on PulauUbinStories, 24 Feb 2006

"Aerial Map of Ubin", explains the geology of Ubin Granite, PulauUbinStories, 20 Feb 2006

"Govt to develop Ubin Quarry into recreational park", 1998 Business Times Article reproduced on PulauUbinStories, 28 Jan 2006

"Going off the Cliff", a ST report on cliffdiving at kekek quarry reproduced on PulauUbinStories, 13 September 2005

"The Quarries", PulauUbinStories, 5 April 2005

"Quarry Lakes", talks about Tianci, otherwise known as Kekek Quarry, PulauUbinStories, 28 March 2005