More gardening plots, therapeutic gardens in West Coast by 2030: NParks
SINGAPORE – The heavily industrialised West Coast of Singapore will by 2030 get an infusion of greenery that will include almost 40 new nature-based amenities, such as community gardening plots and therapeutic gardens. Two nature-themed inclusive play areas for children are also on the cards in West Coast and Telok Blangah Hill parks, while industrial... » read more
Waterspout spotted off East Coast beach near Bedok jetty
SINGAPORE – Sightings of a waterspout off East Coast Park were reported by several people on social media on Saturday morning (July 10). Ms Carrie Koh, a reader of The Straits Times, said that she saw the waterspout from her apartment in Bedok at around 7am, in the direction of Bedok Jetty, and posted a picture on... » read more
First coastal protection study against sea level rise commences on city-east coast stretch
SINGAPORE – The first of four studies looking at how specific parts of Singapore’s coastline can be better protected from sea-level rise will start this week. The study focusing on the south-eastern part of the island will cover 57.8km of the coastline across three key areas – Changi, the stretch between the East Coast area... » read more
Former Big Splash site converted into new family-friendly destination with water play areas, 12m-tall tube slide
SINGAPORE – Singaporeans with fond memories of the iconic Big Splash water theme park at East Coast Park can now revisit them at the new Coastal PlayGrove, a 4.5 hectare development with a tube slides and water play areas that opened on Sunday (March 28) at the former Big Splash site. Built as part of... » read more
Punggol Coast MRT station ready by 2024, 40% of work completed
SINGAPORE – The upcoming Punggol Coast MRT station will be ready by 2024, with about 40 per cent of construction work completed. Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung gave this update on Friday (Nov 13), at a ceremony to mark the completion of tunnel boring works from the existing Punggol station to the future Punggol Coast... » read more