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Singapore's Long Island Rises Against the Tides
1 Jul
Summary
- Long Island project aims to protect Singapore's coast from rising sea levels.
- Preparatory works will remove seabed obstructions and involve sand infilling.
- The ambitious project is expected to take several decades to complete.
Preparatory works for Singapore's significant Long Island project are scheduled to commence at the end of this year. This large-scale initiative is strategically designed to safeguard the nation's East Coast from the escalating threat of rising sea levels. Furthermore, the project aims to bolster water resilience by incorporating a future reservoir and to generate essential new land for future needs.
These preparatory works, slated to span about 725 hectares – roughly twice the size of Marina Bay – will be conducted in two distinct phases. The initial phase will begin west of Bedok Jetty, while the second phase will commence after Singapore hosts the Southeast Asian Games in 2029. The entire Long Island project is an undertaking expected to unfold over several decades.
