{"id":65893,"date":"2026-07-03T23:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=65893"},"modified":"2026-07-03T23:00:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:00:06","slug":"transport-hub-forest-walk-planned-for-greater-sentosa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=65893","title":{"rendered":"Transport hub, forest walk planned for Greater Sentosa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">SINGAPORE \u2013<!-- --> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/master-plan-for-greater-sentosa-unveiled-new-attractions-to-be-ready-from-early-2030s?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"font-body-baseline-regular inline\" data-testid=\"paragraph-test-id\">Greater Sentosa Master Plan<\/span><\/a> will take in the 500ha Sentosa and 120ha Brani islands, and yield new spaces for hotels, attractions and lifestyle experiences under an ambitious blueprint aimed at breathing new life into the southern coast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">New attractions will be rolled out in stages from the early 2030s. When fully completed in 2045, it is expected to attract twice as many visitors as Sentosa does today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The new sheltered, elevated forest canopy walk threads through the secondary forest, linking Sensoryscape to Imbiah Lookout and surrounding trails.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">It is expected to be among the first few projects to be completed under the Greater Sentosa Master Plan in the early 2030s.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"default inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/b57d1e9472a4e978720d43df6b3b67de6a7b5151ab6bd582516acd61edcd12ee?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/b57d1e9472a4e978720d43df6b3b67de6a7b5151ab6bd582516acd61edcd12ee?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/b57d1e9472a4e978720d43df6b3b67de6a7b5151ab6bd582516acd61edcd12ee?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/b57d1e9472a4e978720d43df6b3b67de6a7b5151ab6bd582516acd61edcd12ee\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/b57d1e9472a4e978720d43df6b3b67de6a7b5151ab6bd582516acd61edcd12ee\" alt=\"Plans for the attraction include an experiential dining concept, new attractions and sheltered event spaces.\" class=\"aspect-default flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover default article-default mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular inline text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Plans for the attraction include an experiential dining concept, new attractions and sheltered event spaces.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular inline text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Imbiah Canopy, perched on Mount Imbiah, will offer panoramic views across the island.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Plans for the attraction include an experiential dining concept, new attractions and sheltered event spaces.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Heritage buildings located in the Imbiah Canopy Plaza below will be home to cafes, hotels and boutique restaurants.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"default inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/85484f8e8d44ab15ece27e87a376f80c6a7601d577096a4fc9fc4be57cfdbbdc?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/85484f8e8d44ab15ece27e87a376f80c6a7601d577096a4fc9fc4be57cfdbbdc?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/85484f8e8d44ab15ece27e87a376f80c6a7601d577096a4fc9fc4be57cfdbbdc?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/85484f8e8d44ab15ece27e87a376f80c6a7601d577096a4fc9fc4be57cfdbbdc\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/85484f8e8d44ab15ece27e87a376f80c6a7601d577096a4fc9fc4be57cfdbbdc\" alt=\"An artist\u2019s impression of the elevated pedestrian connections across a landscaped deck at the Island Heart Transport Hub.\" class=\"aspect-default flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover default article-default mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular inline text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">An artist&#8217;s impression of the elevated pedestrian connections across a landscaped deck at the Island Heart Transport Hub.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular inline text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Visitors will get their first glimpse of Greater Sentosa at this main arrival point that connects the mainland, Brani and Sentosa.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Among its highlights is a solar-powered canopy that will provide shelter in all kinds of weather, as well as new waterfront dining options and hotels decked in lush vertical greenery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">A new people-mover system will replace the 2.1km Sentosa Express Monorail. No information was provided on when the new system will be up and running.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">It will\u00a0complement\u00a0existing transport options like the Singapore Cable Car and other travel options on the drawing board, like water taxis.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"default inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/bc7221f916076397f996faf27bbb2669c095089b211701d6c5d604dcd432f850?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/bc7221f916076397f996faf27bbb2669c095089b211701d6c5d604dcd432f850?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/bc7221f916076397f996faf27bbb2669c095089b211701d6c5d604dcd432f850?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/bc7221f916076397f996faf27bbb2669c095089b211701d6c5d604dcd432f850\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/bc7221f916076397f996faf27bbb2669c095089b211701d6c5d604dcd432f850\" alt=\"Its waterfront will feature elements that celebrate its port heritage, alongside water-based activities.\" class=\"aspect-default flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover default article-default mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular inline text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Its waterfront will feature elements that celebrate its port heritage, alongside water-based activities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular inline text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">One of the largest development sites under the Greater Sentosa blueprint, Brani West will be home to new \u201cgame-changing\u201d attractions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Its waterfront will also feature elements that celebrate its port heritage, alongside water-based activities.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"default inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/155c4cb3bef161522499cb25d94fa77accbbc586f9f0e3eef1d54fdeae72efab?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/155c4cb3bef161522499cb25d94fa77accbbc586f9f0e3eef1d54fdeae72efab?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/155c4cb3bef161522499cb25d94fa77accbbc586f9f0e3eef1d54fdeae72efab?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/155c4cb3bef161522499cb25d94fa77accbbc586f9f0e3eef1d54fdeae72efab\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/155c4cb3bef161522499cb25d94fa77accbbc586f9f0e3eef1d54fdeae72efab\" alt=\"The Sensorium will comprise lifestyle experiences, indoor attractions and a space for festival activations.\" class=\"aspect-default flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover default article-default mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular inline text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">The Sensorium will comprise lifestyle experiences, indoor attractions and a space for festival activations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular inline text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Where the forest meets the shore of Siloso Beach, the Sensorium complex will feature shaded green spaces designed to help visitors feel comfortable in Singapore\u2019s weather.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">It will also comprise lifestyle experiences, indoor attractions and a space for festival activations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"default inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/739cbdd4c5af398086ee6b61a142ed058b40998bb1f794a02c381b1dcf1e4980?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/739cbdd4c5af398086ee6b61a142ed058b40998bb1f794a02c381b1dcf1e4980?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/739cbdd4c5af398086ee6b61a142ed058b40998bb1f794a02c381b1dcf1e4980?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/739cbdd4c5af398086ee6b61a142ed058b40998bb1f794a02c381b1dcf1e4980\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/739cbdd4c5af398086ee6b61a142ed058b40998bb1f794a02c381b1dcf1e4980\" alt=\"The 3km stretch of beaches in Sentosa will get a facelift.\" class=\"aspect-default flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover default article-default mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular inline text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">The 3km stretch of beaches in Sentosa will get a facelift.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular inline text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The 3km stretch of beaches in Sentosa will get a facelift. The small islets that protect the coastline from erosion will also be connected by floating boardwalks, bringing visitors closer to the water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Ideas being explored include beach clubs centred <!-- -->on<!-- --> sunrise and sunset views, as well as treetop dining options on the beachfront.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"portrait inline-media-wrapper\" style=\"--aspect-article-portrait:750 \/ 1197\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4314f4baff1d245ee6be179907056155140ac0b0c7c0c77c36dad1cfc93cf2bf?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4314f4baff1d245ee6be179907056155140ac0b0c7c0c77c36dad1cfc93cf2bf?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4314f4baff1d245ee6be179907056155140ac0b0c7c0c77c36dad1cfc93cf2bf?w=750\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4314f4baff1d245ee6be179907056155140ac0b0c7c0c77c36dad1cfc93cf2bf\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4314f4baff1d245ee6be179907056155140ac0b0c7c0c77c36dad1cfc93cf2bf\" alt=\"Graphic on Greater Sentosa Master Plan projects.\" class=\"aspect-portrait flex items-start shrink-0 portrait article-portrait object-contain mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sentosa to be expanded, redeveloped over the next few decades\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7SfmkejVEFE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/what-new-attractions-await-visitors-when-greater-sentosa-takes-shape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SINGAPORE \u2013 The Greater Sentosa Master Plan will take in the 500ha Sentosa and 120ha Brani islands, and yield new spaces for hotels, attractions and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1864,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2611],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-65893","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buzz-headlines","wpcat-2611-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65893","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=65893"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65893\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=65893"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=65893"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=65893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}