Recreational ideas wanted for Sembawang Shipyard, former Jurong Bird Park: URA

SINGAPORE – Sembawang Shipyard, the former Jurong Bird Park, and the Singapore Turf Club in Kranji are among existing and future development sites that the authorities are seeking public ideas for as part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s upcoming Recreation Master Plan.

In a speech, Mr Lee said that the authorities have intentionally planned for recreational spaces over the years. In preparing for the Recreation Master Plan, URA in 2022 commissioned an independent research agency to survey 3,000 Singaporeans aged 16 and above on their preferences for recreation. The survey respondents were representative of Singapore’s demographics in terms of age, gender and ethnicity.

The shipyard, for instance, is slated to be redeveloped as a mixed-use waterfront precinct when shipyard operations cease – offering recreational opportunities that capitalise on its waterfront location.An ideas competition will be launched later in 2024 for the former Jurong Bird Park and Jurong Hill . PHOTO: ST FILE

Third, the authorities are seeking ways to make recreational spaces more inclusive for all, including the elderly and people with disabilities.which – among other features for people with disabilities – has wheelchair-accessible book borrowing stations, Braille books and assistive technology like high contrast keyboards for the visually impaired.

“We are therefore committed to creating the Recreation Master Plan with Singaporeans while balancing our wide spectrum of land use needs, to build stronger communities and make Singapore a more liveable, sustainable and endearing home for all.”

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