[SINGAPORE] The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) will be unveiling the Draft Master Plan 2025 on Jun 25, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat on Thursday (May 29).
The long-awaited draft masterplan, which will map out Singapore’s detailed land plans for the next 10 to 15 years, is being introduced at an exhibition after city planners gathered public feedback following the launch of the engagement exercise in October 2023.
More homes are being planned in various locations in the Central Region such as Bukit Timah Turf City, Mount Pleasant, the former Keppel Golf Course and Marina South.
The government is also focusing on decentralisation, with Jurong Lake District set to become the largest mixed-use district outside the Central Business District. Plans are underway to further develop Changi Aviation Park and Changi City as well as regional hubs such as Tampines and Punggol Digital District.
The public was also consulted on a recreation masterplan which will spotlight Singapore’s parks, public spaces and attractions as well as “Long Island”, a 800 hectare land reclamation project along the eastern coast of Singapore.
Chee was speaking at the opening ceremony for i Light Singapore, the light art festival held in Marina Bay since 2010. The festival was launched by URA to mark the opening of Marina Bay.
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Chee said: “Our vision for Marina Bay started as early as the 1970s, when our pioneer generation of leaders and planners foresaw the need to expand the city centre to support and sustain Singapore’s long-term growth as a global business and financial hub.”
“Plans were set in motion, to reclaim some 360 hectares of prime waterfront land around a new waterbody that is seamlessly connected to the existing city centre.”
Today, Marina Bay is a dynamic and modern hub anchored on sustainable infrastructure with attractions and mixed-use developments, Chee said.
“The transformation of Marina Bay is a story of long-term planning and also meticulous implementation.”
Every 10 years, the government reviews the Long-Term Plan that guides the development of Singapore, mapping out strategic land uses and infrastructure needs over the next 50 years.
Chee said: “This is how far we plan ahead so that we are ready for the future.”
The development of Singapore is not just about constructing buildings and infrastructure but also about connecting people and places and creating spaces where Singaporeans live, work and play, the minister said.
He said: “As I take on this new portfolio at MND… it is a very challenging task but it is also a very meaningful job. I hope to continue to engage and collaborate with all of you – our stakeholders and partners – to transform even more of our public spaces into vibrant and impactful experiences that brighten our lives, strengthen our community identity and foster a sense of shared ownership of this beautiful city we call home.”
