First phase of Greater Sentosa upgrade to begin; Orchard Road refresh ongoing: Alvin Tan
Rosalind Ang Straits Times Mar 02, 2026, 03:36 PM
SINGAPORE - Sentosa’s infrastructure will be upgraded with a new transport hub to link the island and Pulau Brani in Keppel Harbour, which will be collectively known as Greater Sentosa.
These upgrades are part of the first phase of the Greater Sentosa Master Plan, which was announced by Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan on March 2. He was speaking during the debate on the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s budget.
“We also plan to replace the Sentosa Express to improve connectivity,” said Mr Tan.
The Sentosa Express is a 2.1km, four-station monorail connecting VivoCity in HarbourFront to Sentosa.
When complete, Greater Sentosa will also house lifestyle and hospitality developments, he said.
Sentosa’s beaches will undergo rejuvenation works, including strengthened coastal protection measures to both enhance visitor experience and guard against rising sea levels.
New iconic landmarks will also be created.
One example is the Imbiah Canopy, which will become a beacon atop Mount Imbiah that leads visitors to heritage buildings and nature trails.
More details about the Greater Sentosa Master Plan will be shared later in 2026.