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Singapore balances nature conservation with recreation at East Coast Park
The Housing and Development Board has received over 430 feedback submissions on environmental plans for Long Island works set to begin in late 2026. Respondents urged the authority to preserve the East Coast Park's recreational appeal while minimizing ecological disruption.
LSN Singapore ·
The HDB is weighing public input as it prepares for Long Island development works scheduled to commence at the end of 2026. An environmental impact study for the project generated 430 responses, reflecting community concern over balancing urban development with environmental stewardship.
Key feedback themes centered on preserving East Coast Park's recreational amenities, which draw thousands of visitors weekly for cycling, jogging, and water sports. Respondents emphasized the importance of maintaining public access to these facilities during construction phases.
Environmental concerns raised in the submissions focus on protecting coastal ecosystems and wildlife habitats within and surrounding the development area. Community members called for comprehensive mitigation measures to minimize disruption to the park's biodiversity and natural landscape features.
The HDB is expected to incorporate findings from the environmental study into final project plans. Officials will need to demonstrate how construction activities balance economic development goals with conservation objectives that matter to East Coast residents and regular park users.