Waterfront park opens in Woodlands
WOODLANDS' $19 million coastal park and promenade were officially opened yesterday.
Woodlands Waterfront, as this recreational playground for residents in the north has been named, comprises a 9ha coastal park and a 1.5km-long waterfront promenade.
It also has an event plaza, picnic areas, a playground and an undulating track for cyclists and runners.
Health Minister and Sembawang GRC MP Khaw Boon Wan, who was the guest of honour at the official opening, called the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) project 'good value for money'.
He said: 'I've been here several times now, at different times of the day, and it is very well used. I've noticed many come here either to do exercise... or fishing, catching crabs. Or just simply to look at the sunrise and sunset and in the evening, the night skyline of Johor Baru.'
At least 10,000 people have visited the green space so far, said a URA spokesman.
Work on Woodlands Waterfront began in 2009. The first phase launched in May last year made the first 3ha of coastal park and a 400m jetty - one of Singapore's longest recreational ones - accessible to residents.
Mr Ler Seng Ann, URA's group director for conservation and development services, said more improvements are in the pipeline, with the rejuvenation of the Yishun Pond area.
In the meantime, Woodlands Waterfront has become a hit with residents such as Mr Sethupillai Ganesan, a 37-year-old assistant safety manager who lives in Marsiling.
He has been going there with his 11/2-year-old son up to three times a week.
He said: 'I used to have to go all the way to East Coast Park. Now, good air, a free sea view and plenty of greenery are just five minutes away from home.'
MELISSA PANG
Woodlands Waterfront comprises a 9ha coastal park and a 1.5km-long waterfront promenade. It also has a 400m jetty (above), which was launched in May last year. -- ST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG
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