CNA Explains: How Singapore could reclaim more land in the future
Singapore is planning major land reclamation projects, including the potential merger of southern islands, to expand its limited land area. Due to rising costs and environmental concerns regarding traditional infilling, the government is exploring alternative methods like empoldering.
Why it matters
As a land-scarce nation, Singapore's innovative approach to land reclamation serves as a case study for coastal urban planning and climate change adaptation.
With major reclamation works on the horizon, CNA looks at how reclamation methods have evolved.
Pulau Bukom is one of the islands that could be merged into a larger western island. (File photo: Shell) New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool.
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