URA to Unveil Draft Master Plan 2025 in June: Chee Hong Tat
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) will unveil the Draft Master Plan 2025 on June 25, announced Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat on Thursday (May 29).
The much-anticipated Draft Master Plan, which will outline Singapore’s detailed land plans for the next 10 to 15 years, is being introduced through an exhibition after gathering public feedback from an engagement exercise that began in October 2023.
Several locations in the Central Region, including Bukit Timah Turf City, Mount Pleasant, the former Keppel Golf Course, and Marina South, are being targeted for the development of more homes.
The government is also focusing on decentralisation efforts, with Jurong Lake District set to become the largest mixed-use district outside the Central Business District (CBD). Further plans are underway to expand Changi Aviation Park, Changi City, and regional hubs such as Tampines and Punggol Digital District.
The public was also consulted on a recreation master plan that will highlight Singapore’s parks, public spaces, attractions, and the ambitious “Long Island” project. This 800-hectare land reclamation initiative will be located along Singapore’s eastern coast.
Chee made these comments at the opening ceremony of i Light Singapore, the light art festival held in Marina Bay since 2010. The event was launched by URA to commemorate the opening of Marina Bay.
Chee said, “Our vision for Marina Bay began in the 1970s, when Singapore’s pioneer generation of leaders and planners recognised the need to expand the city center to support and sustain Singapore’s long-term growth as a global business and financial hub.”
Plans were set in motion to reclaim around 360 hectares of prime waterfront land, creating a new waterbody seamlessly connected to the existing city center.
Today, Marina Bay stands as a vibrant and modern hub anchored in sustainable infrastructure, offering a mix of attractions and developments, Chee noted.
“The transformation of Marina Bay is a story of long-term planning and meticulous implementation,” he added.
Every decade, the government revisits the long-term plans that guide Singapore’s development, mapping out strategic land uses and infrastructure needs for the next 50 years.
Chee remarked, “This is how far ahead we plan to ensure we are prepared for the future.”
The development of Singapore is not solely about building structures and infrastructure, but also about connecting people, places, and creating spaces where Singaporeans can live, work, and play, the minister concluded.
He also stated, “Taking on this new portfolio at MND is a challenging task, but it is also a deeply meaningful job. I hope to continue engaging and collaborating with all of you, our stakeholders and partners, to transform even more of our public spaces into vibrant, impactful experiences that enrich our lives, strengthen our community identity, and foster a sense of shared ownership of this beautiful city we call home.”
