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Land reclamation

Forum: Some balance needed in western island reclamation and preserving marine biodiversity

When it comes to land use, Singapore keeps some options open

Sites like Marina Barrage perform several functions - from controlling floods to providing recreational space. This means options can be kept open for other, scarce parcels, says the writer.
Sites like Marina Barrage perform several functions - from controlling floods to providing recreational space. This means options can be kept open for other, scarce parcels, says the writer.

Reclamation has limits. How can Singapore make better use of existing space?

Reclaimed land off Pulau Tekong. Land reclamation will remain important for Singapore, says the writer. But can we get more out of the land we already have?
Reclaimed land off Pulau Tekong. Land reclamation will remain important for Singapore, says the writer. But can we get more out of the land we already have?

Government will do studies on rich marine biodiversity before western island reclamation

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had announced that an island for industry, energy and defence needs would be reclaimed in coming decades by combining several southern islands.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had announced that an island for industry, energy and defence needs would be reclaimed in coming decades by combining several southern islands.

Western island reclamation will create space for industries, low-carbon energy sources: Analysts

Analysts said the new island would allow Singapore to design from scratch an integrated hub involving a range of low-carbon energy sources that can support Jurong Island.
Analysts said the new island would allow Singapore to design from scratch an integrated hub involving a range of low-carbon energy sources that can support Jurong Island.

S’pore to merge several outer islands to form new western island

(Clockwise from left) Pulau Sudong, Pulau Bukom and Pulau Semakau are among islands that could be merged to form a new Western island.
(Clockwise from left) Pulau Sudong, Pulau Bukom and Pulau Semakau are among islands that could be merged to form a new Western island.

Fishing for science: Gen Z anglers form society to document fish in Singapore waters

Singapore Management University student Andriel Cheong, 24, observing a saddle grunt caught at Bedok Jetty on June 14.
Singapore Management University student Andriel Cheong, 24, observing a saddle grunt caught at Bedok Jetty on June 14.

NParks plans study on fish along reclaimed shores, including where Long Island works will take place

Forum: Not too late to study if Long Island can be formed without land reclamation

Govt study says Long Island works will have minor impact on environment

A saddle grunt fish at Bedok Jetty on June 30.
A saddle grunt fish at Bedok Jetty on June 30.

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