Govt studying feasibility of undersea tunnel to Tekong, might consider civilian use in future
Parts of Tekong may also be used for civilian purposes in the future.
Singapore's government is evaluating the viability of constructing undersea tunnels to connect the country's outer islands, including Pulau Tekong. In the future, there is potential for civilian land usage on Tekong. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted Tekong's status as Singapore's largest outlying island, noting that it was previously two islands joined through land reclamation.
Additional reclamation projects are planned for Tekong's southern region, providing ample space for additional training facilities for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). Wong emphasized that even after accommodating SAF requirements, approximately 500 hectares of land remain available for future civilian purposes. He acknowledged that Tekong currently lacks the same level of connection to the mainland as other outer islands such as Sentosa and Long Island.
To address this, the government will investigate the feasibility of building undersea tunnels to make transportation between Tekong and Singapore more seamless. Wong expressed enthusiasm about the prospect of an easier journey for SAF recruits to Tekong in the future. Wong also reiterated plans to unify Sentosa and Pulau Brani into a single integrated destination, along with Long Island along the East Coast.
Furthermore, he announced potential island merging projects involving Semakau, Sudong, Bukom, and other islands to create larger areas for industrial and power infrastructure development. Wong concluded by emphasizing that these ambitious projects will necessitate decades of time, resources, planning, and investment, spanning multiple terms of government.
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