How the WWII bomb in Upper Bukit Timah has been detonated

• The bomb is placed in a pit, covered with sandbags and surrounded by concrete blocks.

 

• The sandbags absorb the impact of the blast and stop fragments from escaping, while the concrete blocks prevent damage to nearby structures.

 

• The team disposes of the bomb in two phases. A charge is used to break open the bomb and to burn the main explosive contents.

 

• An inspection is then carried out after the explosion. Any explosive residue is burned by detonating another charge.

 

Source: OUR SINGAPORE ARMY

How the WWII bomb in Upper Bukit Timah has been detonated safely

• The bomb is placed in a pit, covered with sandbags and surrounded by concrete blocks.

 

• The sandbags absorb the impact of the blast and stop fragments from escaping, while the concrete blocks prevent damage to nearby structures.

 

• The team disposes of the bomb in two phases. A charge is used to break open the bomb and to burn the main explosive contents.

 

• An inspection is then carried out after the explosion. Any explosive residue is burned by detonating another charge.

 

Source: OUR SINGAPORE ARMY