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| East Coast reclamation in 1972, from the URA Long Island website. |
The plans and design for ‘Long Island’ will only be finalised after the full findings of technical studies, mitigation measures and feedback from further public engagements have been taken onboard. Reclamation works will begin thereafter.
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Update on the ‘Long Island’ project: Further public engagements and preparatory works being planned
URA media release 30 March 2026
1 The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and partner agencies have engaged more than 14,000 people on the ‘Long Island’ project to date, to understand their aspirations and gather ideas. Agencies will continue to engage the public and key stakeholders in shaping future plans for ‘Long Island’. Given the criticality and scale of ‘Long Island’, agencies are planning to undertake preparatory works progressively to ensure the timely completion of ‘Long Island’ to protect the area from rising sea levels.
More than 14,000 people have contributed to a collective vision of a ‘Long Island’ that protects the East Coast and supports future generations
2 Since November 2023, agencies have been engaging people from all walks of life to gather ideas for ‘Long Island’ – an integrated solution that is critical to protect the East Coast from sea level rise, enhance Singapore’s water resilience through a new reservoir, and provide additional land for future development needs. Through focus group discussions and dialogue sessions with key East Coast stakeholders, community leaders and interest groups (e.g. nature, sports and recreational groups), as well as exhibitions, online surveys and large group sessions with the general public, more than 14,000 people have shared their vision and aspirations as well as some of their concerns for ‘Long Island’.
3 Overall, there was consensus on the critical need to protect the low-lying East Coast from rising sea levels, and recognition that ‘Long Island’ is an optimal solution that brings multiple national benefits. Participants also shared aspirations for a new coastline that integrates accessible living spaces with green and blue spaces, as well as sports and recreational opportunities. There were suggestions to incorporate nature-based solutions such as creating conditions for marine life and inter-tidal habitats to thrive, as well as to implement the works in phases to mitigate the impact on affected stakeholders as much as possible. The ideas garnered so far reflect a collective vision for ‘Long Island’ to strengthen Singapore’s flood resilience, support sensitive and sustainable development, and preserve flexibility for the evolving needs of current and future generations.
4 Agencies will continue to evaluate the feasibility of these ideas, and factor them into the ongoing technical studies. For example, many participants expressed the importance of retaining the recreational nature of East Coast Park. There were also suggestions for the creation of beaches and bio-revetments that can be integrated with the new ‘Long Island’ coastline, and for the future ‘Long Island’ reservoir to support recreational uses and water activities, similar to Marina Reservoir. Agencies are planning more engagements with stakeholders and the public to dive deeper into key topics, such as the types of activities that could take place along the new ‘Long Island’ coastline and future reservoir.
Preparatory works being planned progressively to ensure timely implementation of ‘Long Island’; works to be phased to minimise impact as far as possible
5 ‘Long Island’ is a critical coastal protection measure to safeguard lives and livelihoods, as rising sea levels increasingly affect low-lying coastal areas, including the East Coast.1 It is also a large-scale project, with potentially over 800 hectares of land reclaimed, about two times the size of Marina Bay. Given its criticality and scale, agencies are therefore planning to undertake preparatory works, which include the removal of seabed obstructions and movement of materials into the waters, progressively ahead of the main reclamation works. This is important to ensure timely completion of reclamation works for ‘Long Island’.
6 Agencies are working out the specific timeline and scope of preparatory works, which will be undertaken progressively to minimise the impact on users at the East Coast as far as possible. Agencies will continue to engage relevant stakeholders, and more details will be announced in the coming months.
7 These preparatory works will not lock in the plans for ‘Long Island’ and will not involve reclamation works. The plans and design for ‘Long Island’ will only be finalised after the full findings of technical studies, mitigation measures and feedback from further public engagements have been taken onboard. Reclamation works will begin thereafter.
8 As East Coast Park is an important recreational space with shared social memories, we will plan for ‘Long Island’ and the new reservoir to facilitate future recreational activities. Agencies will continue to engage stakeholders and the public to refine the plans. More information on ‘Long Island’ can be found at go.gov.sg/long-island.
1 Some seafront areas such as East Coast Park have experienced coastal flooding in recent years, due to seasonal high tides. For instance, seasonal high tides caused temporary coastal flooding in Jan 2026 and Jan 2024. These events against the backdrop of rising sea levels and more intense rainfall underscore the need to begin coastal protection works progressively.
