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Biking or even walking from East Coast Park to Changi Beach Park could soon be a more comfortable and enriching experience, as there are plans for a 15km-long green corridor connecting both parks.
The new central green corridor will run along New Upper Changi Road and Loyang Way, Vice Premier Heng Swee Keat said yesterday, and will also connect with other parks and gardens in the area through a network of community corridors.
Residents can also expect more nature-based amenities to be built and connected to this green web in the East, with plans for more community and therapeutic gardens, and natural play gardens for children, said Heng, who is an East Coast MP. GRC.
Speaking on the sidelines of a community event held in Pulau Ubin, which is part of the constituency, he said: “I look forward to working with our people, especially East Coast residents, to turn these plans into reality. We will be in touch with you soon to gather your ideas and vision for these green spaces “.
There is still no timeline for when the green corridor will be ready.
But revealing plans for how the eastern part of the island will become greener in line with the aspirations of the nation’s City in Nature, Heng said the new central green corridor, as well as the network of community corridors, will be aligned with a variety of native trees and shrubs to resemble the appearance of natural forests.
The lush greenery will provide a cooler and more comfortable experience for pedestrians and cyclists, he said.
“These corridors will also connect our green spaces and enhance their overall biodiversity,” he added.
In a video message posted on Facebook, Heng spoke at the Changi Point ferry terminal, where he took a boat ride to Pulau Ubin to mark Ubin Day, an event organized to celebrate the rich nature and culture of the rustic island. .
The first two Ubin Days were held in 2002 and 2003.
But it wasn’t until 2014, when the Ubin Friends Network, comprised of villagers, academics, and nature and heritage enthusiasts, was formed that Ubin Day became an annual tradition.
CONNECTING GREEN SPACES
I look forward to partnering with our people, especially East Coast residents, to make these plans a reality … These corridors will also connect our pockets of green space and enhance their overall biodiversity.
PRIME MINISTER HENG SWEE KEAT, on the proposed 15 km green interchange.
Heng said the network brought together diverse perspectives and has helped turn good ideas into action, with the community implementing many programs over the years, including Ubin Day itself.
“This is the spirit of Singapore Together. And I hope that we can partner with more Singaporeans to build our future Singapore,” Heng said.
In previous editions of Ubin Day, there were activities ranging from kayaking to nature walks, to movie screenings and kampung games. But due to this year’s Covid-19 outbreak, web chats about the island’s rich history and culture were held instead.
Noting that more Singaporeans have been venturing into the country’s green spaces since the outbreak began, Heng said: “As we emerge from this crisis, we must continue to grow, and even accelerate, our green effort.”
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