The Straits Times: Naysayers want all works halted at Bukit Brown
The Straits Times has reported that civil society groups including Green Drinks Singapore wants a moratorium on developments to Bukit Brown. We found the headline rather harsh, because we are not being naysayers, but passionate people making a request to have a dignified discussion, and a stop to any construction until we discuss all alternatives. … Read more
TODAY: Public housing to be built at Bukit Brown
Minister of State for National Development Tan Chuan-Jin has announced that the government will be building housing and the 8 lane highway through Bukit Brown. We find this unfortunate, and are working as part of a consortium of groups, to engage government authorities on this matter. TODAY reports. Public housing to be built at Bukit … Read more
The Straits Times: Development of Bukit Brown Cemetery will proceed as planned
The Straits Times published this news story on Friday, about the government’s decision to go ahead with the 8-lane highway through Bukit Brown Cemetery. We are terribly disappointed about their choice of building a highway over conserving a space rich in heritage and biodiversity. Development of Bukit Brown Cemetery will proceed as planned The Government … Read more
Channel NewsAsia: Old KTM tracks to become “green spine”
Channel NewsAsia reports on the Ministry of National development’s intention to retain the retired KTM railway tracks as a green spine. Old KTM tracks to become “green spine” SINGAPORE: The National Development Ministry is studying ways to retain the old KTM railway tracks as a green spine for nature and leisure. The railway line running … Read more
Minister of State for National Development and Manpower to walk railway stretch
Minister of State for National Development and Manpower Brigadier-General Tan Chuan Jin mentioned in a Facebook note that he will be walking the 25km length of the KTM railway this Saturday, 9th July, from 6am. Do join him if you can. The schedule is as follows: 6.00am TPRS: Starts trek at TPRS 9.00am (6km from TPRS): Reach Buona Vista MRT 10.00am (10.8km … Read more
