Tampines Quarry, an abandoned, the old and unused sand quarry had collected rainwater and formed a lake over time. The quarry was originally used as sand was important for construction. However, the quarry had to stop operating as it was causing environmental damage.

Having been abandoned for years, the tampines quarry is now surrounded by the thick foliage of vegetation.

Tampines Quarry Death

According to the news report, a man’s body was found on 4 May 2020 in the waters of Tampines Quarry along Tampines Avenue 10. The police are still investigating the unnatural death.

Tampines Sand Dunes is on the west of the Tampines Quarry

How to Get to Tampines Quarry Singapore

Walk along Tampines Industrial Ave 1

Entrance to Tampines Quarry

Address: Opposite 3 Tampines Street 86, Singapore 528584
Bus: 58
Nearest MRT: Tampines West MRT
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Admission: FREE

Nearby places to check out:

• Bedok Reservoir
• Forest Adventure
• Watermelon Playground
• Tampines Eco Green

Other Quarries to check out:

• Singapore Quarry
• Seng Chew Quarry
• Hindhede Quarry
• Bukit Batok Quarry

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