More green spaces to be retained in Gillman Barracks, Maju Forest: Alvin Tan
This will mean fewer homes can be built on both sites.
Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan announced on August 14 that more green spaces will be preserved in Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest following public feedback on the proposed plans. However, this means fewer homes can be constructed in these areas. Tan stated that the retention of greenery surpasses the initial plans, though the exact increase remains to be determined.
The authorities will continue engaging Singaporeans and aim to finalize the plans within a month. The original plans retained 40% of green spaces in Gillman Barracks and 35% in Maju Forest, developed with the involvement of nature groups. Nature groups requested a wider central green corridor in Gillman Barracks for better connectivity to other green spaces and a wider green corridor in Maju Forest to create a continuous vegetated area for animals.
The nature groups also emphasized retaining two-thirds of Maju Forest, up from the current plan of one-third. Tan assured that the authorities will consider these suggestions while making the necessary adjustments.
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