Since Friday, workers on Sentosa have started been clearing oil on rock bunds and breakwaters, said the resort island on Sunday, adding that it was a “challenging and time-consuming task”.
“These areas are harder to access than the shoreline, with uneven surfaces and oil slipping into boulder crevices,” it said.
Sentosa said that it is working with experts using specialised cleaning methods “to thoroughly flush out the oil and clear it from the lagoon”.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said on Jun 20 that clearing the oil from the rock bunds and breakwaters would be a “complex process”.
“The rock bunds are not as accessible as beach shorelines and their surfaces are uneven. Oil that has slipped into the boulder crevices also needs to be thoroughly flushed out, and oil within the lagoon needs to be removed,” she had said.
Visitors to beachfront dining spots and attractions can still enjoy access to Sentosa’s beaches, the resort island said on Sunday.
CNA has contacted Sentosa for more information.