Debated in Parliament on 15 Feb 2022.
Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for National Development whether more green access points can be built to make the Green Rail Corridor and Clementi Forest in Ulu Pandan more accessible for residents.
As part of our City in Nature efforts, we work closely with the community to enhance our green spaces and provide Singaporeans with greater access to and a more immersive experience with nature.
In July 2021, we announced a new 18-kilometre recreational green network at the Clementi Nature Corridor, comprising two new nature trails. The Old Jurong Line Nature Trail will run through Clementi Forest and connect the Rail Corridor to Jurong Lake Gardens. The Clementi Nature Trail will start at an existing stream within the Clementi Forest and connect the Rail Corridor to Ulu Pandan. When progressively completed from 2023, these nature trails will provide more green access points for residents in nearby estates to experience nature.
We will also continue to carry out trail improvement works at the Rail Corridor. For example, new access points near the Queensway Flyover and Jalan Kilang Barat were recently completed in January 2022. In addition, we will commence works this year to include new access points to the Rail Corridor for residents at nearby estates, including in the Ulu Pandan area.
As we implement our plans for the Rail Corridor and other green spaces, we take into consideration how such spaces can inject vibrancy into the surrounding area for the community, while safeguarding our natural heritage. We will continue to engage our stakeholders to shape the future of our green spaces as inclusive and accessible community spaces.
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