SINGAPORE – Plans to reshape Singapore\u2019s southern coastline into a new precinct that will offer people more housing and recreational options are progressing.<\/p>\n
Reclamation works are expected to be carried out at the Keppel and Tanjong Pagar terminals after they relocate to Tuas around 2027.<\/p>\n
The work to reclaim around 213ha of land, around half the size of Marina Bay, for the Greater Southern Waterfront precinct will take at least 10 years to complete, the Housing Board told The Straits Times.<\/p>\n
The proposed land reclamation was revealed in an environmental impact assessment released on HDB\u2019s website on April 8.<\/p>\n
In response to queries, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said the reclamation works will be carried out at the vacated terminals to form contiguous land that will enable comprehensive redevelopment of the area.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis will provide a direct connection along the southern coastline between existing precincts such as Labrador and Harbourfront, areas currently occupied by the city terminals, and Marina Bay,\u201d the URA spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson added: \u201cThe development of the Greater Southern Waterfront will be paced out over many years to support Singapore\u2019s long-term land use needs and will comprise a mix of uses. More detailed plans on future developments will be shared when ready.\u201d<\/p>\n
The area to be reclaimed is also located near Pulau Brani and Sentosa, which will be redeveloped\u00a0into a leisure and tourism destination over the next two to three decades.<\/p>\n
The future Greater Southern Waterfront precinct was announced in 2013. It stretches from Pasir Panjang to Marina East, and will have new residential precincts, as well as commercial, recreational and entertainment options. It is expected to take 20 to 30 years to transform the area.<\/p>\n
The proposed land reclamation at the terminals will be located next to the Long Island mega-reclamation project involving the creation of some 800ha of new land, which serves to protect the low-lying East Coast area from rising sea levels.<\/p>\n
In end-March, URA said it is planning to start preparatory works for Long Island, including removing seabed obstructions and moving materials into the waters. These works are not expected to impact land-based activities, and the authorities will share the affected locations in the coming months.<\/p>\n
Singapore\u2019s southern coastline will eventually comprise the Greater Southern Waterfront, Marina Bay, Kallang Basin and the future Long Island project.<\/p>\n
The authorities did not say when the reclamation works at the terminals will begin.<\/p>\n
But HDB told ST that the works will take place progressively as the port phases out and other works related to the environmental study are completed. These include developing measures to limit the impact on the environment and taking into account points from stakeholders for the project\u2019s planning and design.<\/p>\n
It was earlier reported that the Keppel and Tanjong Pagar terminals are expected to relocate to Tuas Port by 2027.<\/a><\/p>\n According to the environmental impact study by consultancy DHI Water & Environment, the reclamation area will be divided into two phases.<\/p>\n The smaller phase one has land extending from the Marina Bay Cruise Centre into the sea with a pointed, triangular tip. URA said the triangular-shaped profile relates to an \u201congoing study for a future waterfront development\u201d, and more details will be shared when ready.<\/p>\n In May 2024, ST reported that there are plans for Singapore\u2019s\u00a0two cruise terminals to be consolidated in the coming years,<\/a> with the cruise centre in HarbourFront set to move so that a\u00a0continuous promenade can be established<\/a>\u00a0as part of the Greater Southern Waterfront.<\/p>\n The second phase stretches from near the Marina Coastal Expressway to Keppel Terminal.<\/p>\n