Singapore adopts a systematic framework to determine and mitigate the potential impact of any new development on the environment. In general, development projects are required to undergo a thorough evaluation process that addresses the development’s potential impact on traffic, public health, heritage, and the environment.
In addition, development projects close to sensitive nature areas are subject to greater scrutiny and may be required to carry out more detailed environmental studies. The findings of all environmental studies are carefully considered in the planning evaluation process in order to determine the extent of potential impact and the adequacy of proposed mitigation measures, before a project is allowed to proceed.
Environmental considerations are an important part of the planning evaluation process.
Planning approvals are granted to development proposals only when they have met the requirements imposed by regulatory agencies. For example, development proposals are expected to meet existing regulatory standards such as the National Environment Agency’s Environmental Protection & Management Act and Environmental Public Health Act, the Public Utilities Board’s Sewerage and Drainage Act in relation to noise, water, air pollution, and the National Parks Board's Wildlife Act for wildlife-related measures.
Beyond this, proposed development projects near sensitive areas, such as Nature Reserves, Nature Areas, marine and coastal areas, other areas of significant biodiversity or with potential trans-boundary impact, are subject to greater scrutiny.
For such projects, technical agencies (such as the National Parks Board, National Environment Agency, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and Singapore Food Agency) are consulted more extensively to determine if a more thorough environmental study is required. Developers may wish to factor in additional time and resources for such projects.
Environmental study findings are carefully considered by the technical agencies in consultation with community stakeholders, including the extent of potential impact and the adequacy of the proposed mitigation measures. These reports are publicly available online, unless there are specific reasons to maintain confidentiality like security considerations.
Views and feedback from nature and community stakeholders will be sought on the findings. The Ministry of National Development/Urban Redevelopment Authority will assess the development project against its potential impact, before granting planning approval for the project to proceed. The developer is required to ensure mitigation measures and monitoring plans are in place to minimise any environmental impact before the commencement of any works.
Proposed Enhancement Jetty Works at Ubin Living Lab, Pulau Ubin
Please visit NParks’ website for more details on this study.
Coastal Development at Northern Coast of Woodlands
JTC, on behalf of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, plans to carry out land reclamation at the northern coast of Woodlands to support the expansion and redevelopment works of Woodlands Checkpoint. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been conducted to determine the potential environmental impact and recommend suitable mitigation measures.
The public feedback period has closed. If you wish to view the report, please email Mr Su Ziheng (SU_Ziheng@jtc.gov.sg), Ms Joanna Yit (Joanna_YIT@jtc.gov.sg) or Ms Francesca Ang (Francesca_ANG@jtc.gov.sg). Please visit JTC’s website to find more details on this study.
Proposed Land Reclamation At Pulau Sudong
HDB has been appointed as agent to carry out land reclamation works at Pulau Sudong. In preparation for the land reclamation, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been carried out to determine the potential environmental impact of the project. It also recommends mitigation measures as well as an Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) to minimise the environmental impact of the project. HDB will consider relevant public feedback before seeking final approval from the Government.
The public feedback period has closed. If you wish to view the report, please email Mr Abel Quek (QUEK_Jia_Wei@hdb.gov.sg) or Ms Stacy Low (Stacy_LD_LOW@hdb.gov.sg). Please visit HDB’s website to find more details on this study.
Nearshore Floating Photovoltaic (PV) Farm at Pulau Sebarok.
ECHO Cable System - Singapore Segment.
The public feedback period has closed. If you would like to view the report, please contact eia-sg-echo@google.com.
Land Reclamation at Northern Tuas Basin
The public feedback period has closed. If you would like to view the report, please contact Ms Eunice Yang at Eunice_YANG@jtc.gov.sg and Mr Hadley Cheung at Hadley_CHEUNG@jtc.gov.sg.
Please visit JTC’s website to find more details on this study.
Development of Changi NEWater Factory 3
The public feedback period has closed. If you would like to view the report, please contact Mr Tay Yu Xiang at tay_yu_xiang@pub.gov.sg and Ms Li Yingnan at li_yingnan@pub.gov.sg.
Please visit PUB’s website to find more details on this study.
Pulau Ubin Sungei Durian Mangroves Restoration
Please visit the NParks website for more details on this study.
Road Widening and Sewer Works at Lorong Lada Hitam.
Please visit BCA's website for more details on this study.
Construction of Woodlands Checkpoint Extension to Old Woodlands Checkpoint and Old Woodlands Town Centre.
The public feedback period has closed. If you would like to view the report, please contact Ms Tabitha Isaac Benjamin at Tabitha_Isaac_Benjamin@ica.gov.sg and Ms Yap Hui Pei at Yap_Hui_Pei@ica.gov.sg.
Road Improvement Works along Loyang Avenue, Telok Paku Road, Nicoll Drive and Changi Coast Road
The public feedback period has closed. If you would like to view the report, please contact Ms Lim Bee Keow at 63962190 or via email at lim_bee_keow@lta.gov.sg.
Please visit LTA’s website to find more details on this study.
Southeast Asia - Japan 2 Cable System (SJC2).
The public feedback period has closed. If you would like to view the report, please contact Mr Ong Wei Tiong and Mr Sean Lum via email at weitiong.ong@singtel.com / seanlum@singtel.com.
Tengah Vehicular Interchange at KJE
Bayshore
Please visit HDB’s website to find more details on this study.
Agri-Food Innovation Park Land Preparation Works
Please visit JTC's website to find more details on this study.
Cross Island Line Phase II
Please visit LTA's website to find more details on this study.
Shoreline Restoration Works at Pulau Ubin
The public feedback period has closed. If you would like to view the report, kindly contact Wee Hong Yuan and Kee Wen Yu at nparks_pulau_ubin@nparks.gov.sg.
Please visit the NParks website to find more details on this study.
Integrated Development at Marina Coastal Drive
Please visit MPA’s website to find more details on this study.
Land Reclamation at Changi Bay
The public feedback period has closed. If you wish to view the report, kindly contact Ms Audrey Yim at Audrey_HM_YIM@hdb.gov.sg and Mr Terence Peh at PEH_Hui_Yang@hdb.gov.sg.
Please visit HDB's website to find more details on this study.
Reconstruction of Choa Chu Kang Waterworks
The Springleaf area bounded by Seletar Expressway, Mandai Road, and Upper Thomson Road has been zoned a mixed-use district with a park in URA’s Master Plan since 2014. With the opening of Springleaf MRT station in 2021, the injection of dwelling units at Springleaf will help to leverage improved accessibility in this area and meet housing demands. However, the forested area within the site is home to a variety of native flora and fauna and serves as an important ecological corridor between the Central Catchment Nature Reserve and Khatib Bongsu Nature Park. To balance development needs with nature conservation, URA commissioned an environmental baseline study in 2018 to better understand the ecological context of the area. A multidisciplinary team, including professional ecologists and landscape architects, was engaged to explore potential ideas for sensitive development, which will inform future plans for the site. Industry experts, academics, nature and heritage expert groups were engaged to solicit feedback and suggestions for the consultancy team’s proposed conceptual plan. Finally, to understand the potential environmental impact of these conceptual ideas, the consultancy team conducted an EIA in 2020. As ideas in the report reflect the consultant's conceptual plan to sensitively develop Springleaf, they are not representative of the future development plans for Springleaf. However, as URA plans for the future Springleaf precinct, we will incorporate the findings and mitigation measures from the study to ensure that future development proposals will protect the rich biodiversity.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We have carefully considered all feedback received, and would like to share in detail our considerations and plans for the Springleaf precinct in this report.
Aquaculture off Pulau Satumu, Pulau Bukom and Pulau Jong (Southern Waters)
The public feedback period has closed. If you wish to view the report, kindly contact Ms Lim Swee Keng at lim_swee_keng@sfa.gov.sg and Mr Jawara Alba at jawara_earl_santos_alba_from.tp@sfa.gov.sg.
Keppel Club Site
Choa Chu Kang N1
Biodiversity Impact Assessment Study for Proposed Land Preparation Works at Woodlands Wafer Fab Park
Deep Gravity Sewer project at Sentosa
Please visit Sentosa’s website to find more details on this study.
Mount Pleasant
Tengah North & Tengah South
Woodlands North
Yishun Miltonia
Twin 1800mm Diameter Potable Water Pipeline along Island Club Road, from Bukit Kalang Service Reservoir (BKSR) to Upper Thomson Road
1600/1200 mm Diameter Outlet Potable Water Pipelines from Nanyang Service Reservoir (NYSR) to Pan Island Expressway (PIE)
North-South Corridor at Sembawang Road
Existing Main Bridge West Side Access Demolition Work and Construction of Buggy Shelter at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Ulu Pandan Estate
Bukit Batok Hillside Park
Alignment Options for CRL (Central Catchment Nature Reserve)
Mandai Park Developments