Timelines and Detailed Plans for New Western Island

Ms Cassandra Lee asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the present status of the Government's plans to create a new Western Island through the reclamation and merging of Pulau Semakau, Pulau Bukom, Pulau Sudong and other islands; and (b) whether the Government can provide an indicative timeline for the key stages of feasibility studies, planning, reclamation and development.

Ms Cassandra Lee asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the Government's preliminary vision for the size, intended uses and development intensity of the proposed western island; and (b) what proportion of the reclaimed land is presently expected to be allocated for industrial, energy, defence and other uses.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: These questions were addressed in the Ministry of National Development's reply to the questions asked by Dr Charlene Chen, Ms He Ting Ru, Mr Low Wu Yang Andre, and Mr Sharael Taha on 8 September 2026. [Please refer to "Assessing and Mitigating Environmental, Heritage and Community Impacts of Reclamation for New Western Island and Southern Islands Projects", Official Report, 8 September 2026, Vol 96, Issue 35, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]