RECLAMATION (Kallang Basin)

The Minister for Law (Prof. S. Jayakumar): Sir, I beg to move the Motion* standing in my name.

*The Motion reads as follows:

That this Parliament, in accordance with section 4 of the Foreshores Act (Chapter 113), approves the reclamation by the Government of the foreshore and seabed at Kallang Basin containing an area of about 5.6 hectares as shown coloured pink on the plan marked "LAND OFFICE RECLAMATION PLAN NO. 3/90" which is deposited in the Land Office, Singapore.

Members will recall that the Government approved the Master Plan for the redevelopment of Kallang Basin to provide people-oriented recreational, residential and retail facilities along the water-front. Three zones, each with its own characteristics, will give Kallang Basin a variety of activities.

The first zone is Kampong Bugis which will have a blend of commercial, residential and recreational facilities arranged to encourage direct access to the beaches. The second zone, the Kallang Stadium area, will function as a national sports centre. The third zone is Tanjong Rhu which will have a new and exciting promenade lined with retail, eating, entertainment, recreational and residential facilities.

The proposed redevelopment will necessitate reclamation of approximately 5.6 hectares of the foreshore and seabed at Kallang Basin off Tanjong Rhu as shown coloured pink on the plan marked "LAND OFFICE RECLAMATION PLAN NO. 3/90", a copy of which is displayed in the Library of this House for the information of hon. Members.

The HDB, as agent of the Government, will undertaken these reclamation works which are expected to commence in the first quarter of 1992 and completed in a period of two years at an estimated cost of $39.1 million.

Sir, I beg to move.

Question put, and agreed to.

Resolved,

That this Parliament, in accordance with section 4 of the Foreshores Act (Chapter 113), approves the reclamation by the Government of the foreshore and seabed at Kallang Basin containing an area of about 5.6 hectares as shown coloured pink on the plan marked "LAND OFFICE RECLAMATION PLAN NO. 3/90" which is deposited in the Land Office, Singapore.