RECLAMATION (Jurong Basin)

[Mr Speaker in the Chair]

The Minister of State for Law (Assoc. Prof. Ho Peng Kee): Mr Speaker, Sir, I beg to move,

That this Parliament, in accordance with Section 4 of the Foreshores Act (Cap 113) approves the reclamation by the Government of the foreshore and seabed at Jurong Basin containing an area of about 7.44 ha as shown coloured pink on the plan marked 'LAND OFFICE RECLAMATION PLAN NO 6/99', which is deposited in the Land Office, Singapore.

Sir, the Ministry of Trade and Industry proposes to reclaim approximately 7.44 ha of foreshore and seabed at Jurong Basin. This is shown coloured pink on the plan marked "Land Office Reclamation Plan No 6/99", a copy of which is displayed in the Library of this House for the reference of hon. Members.

Upon completion of the reclamation, the land will be used for general industrial use.

The works will commence immediately upon approval for reclamation and will be completed by the first quarter of 2001. Jurong Town Corporation will oversee the reclamation as agent of the Government.

Sir, I beg to move.

Question put, and agreed to.

Resolved,

That this Parliament, in accordance with Section 4 of the Foreshores Act (Cap 113) approves the reclamation by the Government of the foreshore and seabed at Jurong Basin containing an area of about 7.44 ha as shown coloured pink on the plan marked 'LAND OFFICE RECLAMATION PLAN NO 6/99', which is deposited in the Land Office, Singapore.