Govt intends to merge Semakau, Sudong & Bukom into larger island for industry & power infrastructure
Long-term plans.
The Singaporean government plans to merge several Western islands, including Semakau, Bukom, and Sudong, into a single larger island, according to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's 2026 National Day Rally speech on August 23. The PM cited the creation of Jurong Island as an example, noting its transformation into a global energy and chemicals hub.
Wong emphasized the government's intention to build for the future, stating that the new merged island will support emerging industries and power generation infrastructure. Semakau, currently the site of Singapore's landfill, and Bukom, home to Singapore's first refinery, will be part of this new island. The project aims to accommodate the Singapore Air Force, which currently uses Pulau Sudong as its airstrip. The government views these plans as long-term, with careful study and consideration.
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