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Coastal protection is a complex and long term undertaking. Beyond protecting Singapore from rising seas, it is also an opportunity for us to reimagine and remake our coastlines. The measures to be developed should be multi-functional, and integrated with land use and development plans. We will seek to design with nature where possible, to enhance the living and natural environment. We invite the community and various key stakeholders to share their views and contribute ideas to how we envision our future coastal areas to be.
Given Singapore’s varied land use, site-specific studies are being carried out progressively to formulate customised measures for the different segment of the coastline. We will explore a range of solutions that can be flexible and adaptive to enable us to adjust accordingly to new developments in climate science. We will engage widely with different stakeholders to seek feedback on the proposed protection measures when ready.
Our Coastal Conversation is a series of community dialogue sessions to engage and seek ideas and inputs from the public and stakeholders as we develop potential coastal protection measures.
PUB commenced a site-specific study along the City-East Coast stretch in May 2021, to explore possible coastal protection solutions against the threat of rising seas caused by climate change. The study covers 57.8km of the coastline, across three areas – Changi, East Coast-Marina and the Greater Southern Waterfront district. More information about the study can be found here.
Our Coastal Conversation officially kicked off in October 2022. 135 participants from diverse backgrounds engaged in lively discussions over two sessions on how we can accommodate and balance different needs and aspirations when planning for coastal protection measures.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Ms Grace Fu listening in and interacting with participants who shared about their aspirations for the coastal areas at the session.
Participants also discussed the trade-offs among different options with Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Dr Koh Poh Koon and Senior Minister of State for National Development Mr Tan Kiat How who attended the second session on 28 Oct.
During the sessions, many participants shared a common desire to protect our cherished coastal areas and enhance our community spaces with innovative design and solutions. Check out the visual recordings on the interesting viewpoints raised.
Building on the success of the inaugural Our Coastal Conversation (OCC) community dialogue sessions in October 2022, PUB convened the OCC for the Changi and Greater Southern Waterfront on 7 and 28 October 2023. Over 50 participants from diverse backgrounds contributed their ideas and discussed potential solutions for Changi and the Greater Southern Waterfront.
The discussions were robust and engaging, with participants deliberating on the possible coastal protection options at Changi and the Greater Southern Waterfront coastline. Through the exchange of perspectives from a diverse range of stakeholders, participants were of the view that no single coastal protection measure will meet the various needs and uses of the coastal areas. Nevertheless, they agreed there is potential for multi-functional coastlines, which could be realised with prudent long-term planning that incorporates stakeholders' views and inputs.
Take a look under the “infographic” tab for a visual summary of the sessions!
The OCC sessions have been a valuable platform for stakeholders to come together and discuss important issues related to coastal protection. The insights gained will be crucial in shaping how we transform Singapore’s coastal areas and safeguard ourselves and future generations from the threats of sea level rise.
We are excited to continue sharing our progress towards a sustainable and resilient future for Singapore's coastlines. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to participate in upcoming engagement sessions!
Senior Parliamentary Secretary Baey Yam Keng (Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment & Ministry of Transport; centre in photo) listening in to the participants’ discussion on the trade-offs of potential coastal protection measures.
Adviser Rachel Ong (West Coast GRC Grassroots Organisations; centre in photo) hearing the group’s ideas for multifunctionality.
PUB Deputy Chief Executive (Policy & Development) Chua Soon Guan (centre standing in photo) hearing diverse perspectives from the participants.
Participants huddled together to discuss the pros and cons of two of the possible coastal protection options.
Take a look at the summary of the rich discussions that participants had.
PUB commenced a site-specific study along the City-East Coast stretch in May 2021, to explore possible coastal protection solutions against the threat of rising seas caused by climate change. The study covers 57.8km of the coastline, across three areas – Changi, East Coast-Marina and the Greater Southern Waterfront district. More information about the study can be found here.
Our Coastal Conversation officially kicked off in October 2022. 135 participants from diverse backgrounds engaged in lively discussions over two sessions on how we can accommodate and balance different needs and aspirations when planning for coastal protection measures.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Ms Grace Fu listening in and interacting with participants who shared about their aspirations for the coastal areas at the session.
Participants also discussed the trade-offs among different options with Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Dr Koh Poh Koon and Senior Minister of State for National Development Mr Tan Kiat How who attended the second session on 28 Oct.
During the sessions, many participants shared a common desire to protect our cherished coastal areas and enhance our community spaces with innovative design and solutions. Check out the visual recordings on the interesting viewpoints raised.
Building on the success of the inaugural Our Coastal Conversation (OCC) community dialogue sessions in October 2022, PUB convened the OCC for the Changi and Greater Southern Waterfront on 7 and 28 October 2023. Over 50 participants from diverse backgrounds contributed their ideas and discussed potential solutions for Changi and the Greater Southern Waterfront.
The discussions were robust and engaging, with participants deliberating on the possible coastal protection options at Changi and the Greater Southern Waterfront coastline. Through the exchange of perspectives from a diverse range of stakeholders, participants were of the view that no single coastal protection measure will meet the various needs and uses of the coastal areas. Nevertheless, they agreed there is potential for multi-functional coastlines, which could be realised with prudent long-term planning that incorporates stakeholders' views and inputs.
Take a look under the “infographic” tab for a visual summary of the sessions!
The OCC sessions have been a valuable platform for stakeholders to come together and discuss important issues related to coastal protection. The insights gained will be crucial in shaping how we transform Singapore’s coastal areas and safeguard ourselves and future generations from the threats of sea level rise.
We are excited to continue sharing our progress towards a sustainable and resilient future for Singapore's coastlines. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to participate in upcoming engagement sessions!
Senior Parliamentary Secretary Baey Yam Keng (Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment & Ministry of Transport; centre in photo) listening in to the participants’ discussion on the trade-offs of potential coastal protection measures.
Adviser Rachel Ong (West Coast GRC Grassroots Organisations; centre in photo) hearing the group’s ideas for multifunctionality.
PUB Deputy Chief Executive (Policy & Development) Chua Soon Guan (centre standing in photo) hearing diverse perspectives from the participants.
Participants huddled together to discuss the pros and cons of two of the possible coastal protection options.
Take a look at the summary of the rich discussions that participants had.
