NDR 2026: Singapore studying undersea tunnels to connect mainland to Pulau Tekong
This will take decades to complete and require long-term planning, resources and investment
Singapore is exploring the feasibility of constructing undersea tunnels to establish a land link between the mainland and Pulau Tekong, according to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's announcement during the National Day Rally on August 23. While bridges may appear to be a more apparent choice, they would intersect with heavy shipping lanes, Wong stated.
He highlighted that the government is engaged in a long-term planning process, acknowledging that projects of this magnitude necessitate significant resources, planning, and investment. The government has prior experience in constructing underground road tunnels but has never undertaken an undersea tunnel of this scale, Wong noted, calling it "a major engineering undertaking."
If successful, the project would bring the outer islands closer to the rest of Singapore, facilitating easier access to Pulau Tekong for recruits. Additionally, Wong discussed several other infrastructure plans, including the merger of several islands to form a Western island, enhancements for Sentosa and Pulau Brani, and the reclamation of land to connect Brani and Sentosa.
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