New Bill Passed Broadens Application of COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 to Parties Affected by Stoppage of Construction Works

11 Jun 2020 LegisWatch

Parties to construction and supply-related contracts are set to benefit from the enhanced measures under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment) Bill that was passed in the Parliament on 5 June 2020 (“Bill”).

In relation to the construction industry, the Bill will enhance the COVID 19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 to provide relief for a contract affected by delay in the performance or breach of a construction (or supply) contract due to a COVID 19 event in certain aspects.

If you would like information or assistance on the above or any other area of law, you may wish to contact the Partner at WongPartnership whom you normally work with or any of the following Partners:

Christopher CHUAH
Head – Infrastructure, Construction & Engineering
d +65 6416 8140
e christopher.chuah@wongpartnership.com
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Candy Agnes SUTEDJA
Partner – Infrastructure, Construction & Engineering
d +65 6416 8273
e candy.sutedja@wongpartnership.com
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