Our small island nation is blessed with a rich variety of green and blue spaces, ranging from forested areas and rustic coasts to offshore islands. Through sensitive planning and creative design, we will continue to enhance their quality and connectivity, and allow more people to appreciate and enjoy these spaces.
Our green and blue spaces can be unlocked for recreational uses. It will bring us closer to nature and expand the options for leisure and play in our compact city.
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Our network of nature parks and nature corridors are planned to be multi-functional. Beyond safeguarding our natural capital, many of these green spaces and corridors, like Chestnut Nature Park and the Rail Corridor, also allow us to enjoy outdoor activities such as running, hiking and mountain biking.
We will continue to expand this network and establish more islandwide recreational opportunities for different users.
Be it dragon boating, wakeboarding or fishing, Singapore’s reservoirs, waterways and coasts are home to many leisure options for all to enjoy!
More than just an urban city-state, Singapore is an island supported by many smaller ones that together form a mini archipelago. As we step up efforts to protect our coastline from sea level rise, more recreational spaces and nodes can be incorporated too. Our offshore islands can also offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Over the next two to three decades, Sentosa and Pulau Brani will be transformed into a leisure and tourism destination.
© Sentosa Development Corporation
Leveraging their island charm, ridge-to-reef connection and proximity to the city, the islands will boast a spectrum of leisure offerings including world class attractions, reimagined beach experiences, as well as expanded nature and heritage trails, among others. Last-mile transport connectivity to and within the islands will also be enhanced.
Besides Sentosa, the other Southern Islands with their rich natural and cultural heritage have also grown into popular destinations for day trips.
© Singapore Island Cruise & Ferry Services Pte Ltd
We are currently studying how to activate parts of the Southern Islands in a sustainable and sensitive manner, by working with industry partners to pilot new tourism concepts. These could include nature and heritage learning journeys, eco-accommodations, and leisure activities with low environmental impact. These initiatives will provide useful insights as we continue to review longer-term plans for the islands and explore ways to enhance their attractiveness while safeguarding their rustic charm for generations of Singaporeans to enjoy.
As we better protect our shoreline of almost 300km along the mainland from the threats of storm surge and sea level rise, we will also explore ways of transforming our waterfront to be more accessible, resilient and vibrant.
For instance, many coastal protection infrastructure can also double up as recreational spaces. Imagine sea bunds integrated with coastal parks and promenades, or multi-purpose seawalls that incorporate a coastal swimming pool, amphitheatre and skatepark as part of the design. The possibilities are boundless!