SINGAPORE: Singapore will continue to augment its
land capacity through reclamation, building higher, and going
underground.
Still, land allocations for industrial, commercial
and residential use will likely remain the same over the next
decade.
Currently, one third is used for industry, commerce
and housing.
The remaining two thirds are used for roads, sea port, airport,
reservoirs, utilities, military training grounds as well as social
and community facilities like parks, hospitals and schools.
The National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan gave the
projections in a written reply to Marine Parade GRC MP Associate
Professor Fatimah Lateef, who asked how land utilisation will be
like, and whether a land shortage is likely over the next
decade.
With Singapore land limited at 710 square kilometres, Mr Khaw said
his ministry will also pursue efforts to recycle and optimise land
to make the best use of this limited resource.
Undeveloped lands at Tengah and Bidadari will be opened up for
residential needs while the use of existing land within mature
house and industrial estates will be intensified.
But Mr Khaw gave the assurance that Singapore will remain highly
liveable and a great place to raise families.
Upcoming discussions on the National White Paper will help sharpen
the focus on future infrastructure planning and its
execution.
- CNA/ck
