Alternatives to Land Reclamation for Proposed New Western Island Through Higher-density, Vertical or Underground Infrastructure, and Technical, Safety and Economic Constraints of Alternatives

Mr Edward Chia Bing Hui asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) (a) whether, before undertaking substantial land reclamation for the proposed new western island, the Ministry has assessed the feasibility of maximising existing industrial islands through higher-density, vertical or underground infrastructure; and (b) what technical, safety, environmental or economic constraints limit the use of such alternatives.

Please refer to the response to Parliamentary Question No 113 for the 8 September 2026 Sitting. [Please refer to "Proportion of Vacant Industrial Land on Jurong Island and Tapping This Space Before Land Reclamation for New Western Island", Official Report, 8 September 2026, Vol 96, Issue 35, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]