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SINGAPORE – Biking or even walking from East Coast Park to Changi Beach Park could soon be a more comfortable and enriching experience, with plans in place 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 on Saturday (September 26), 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 services to be built and connected to this green web in the east, with plans for more community and therapeutic gardens and natural playgrounds for children, said Heng, who is a deputy by East Coast GRC.
Speaking on the sidelines of a community event on the coast of Pulau Ubin, which is part of the constituency, he said: “I look forward to partnering with our people, especially the East Coast residents, to make these plans a reality.
“We will contact 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 in presenting 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 will be planted, as well as the network of corridors. community. 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 the 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 the third Ubin Day wasn’t celebrated until 2014, when the Ubin Friends Network, comprised of villagers, academics, nature and heritage enthusiasts, was formed and became an annual tradition.
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.
In previous editions of Ubin Day, there were activities ranging from kayaking to nature walks, as well as movie screenings and “kampung” (village) games.
But due to this year’s Covid-19 pandemic, people can tune in to a series of internet chats about the island’s rich history and culture.
You can find more details here or on the National Parks Board’s social media channels.
“This is the spirit of Singapore Together. And I hope that we can partner with more Singaporeans to build our future Singapore,” Heng said.
He also noted that more Singaporeans are venturing into the country’s green spaces since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“As we emerge from this crisis, we must continue to grow, and even accelerate, our green effort,” he said.
“I invite you all to join us on this journey to transform Singapore into a city in nature and build a greener, more caring and vibrant East Coast.”
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