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Singapore plans a new western island by merging Semakau, Bukom, Sudong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the project is meant to support future industry, energy, and defence needs while balancing development with green spaces and biodiversity.
Singapore plans to create a new island in coming decades by merging Semakau, Bukom, and Sudong, as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong outlined in his National Day Rally speech, according to SCMP Economy. The government framed the plan as similar to earlier land reclamation that helped form Jurong Island, now used for energy and chemicals.
Wong said the new western island is intended to support Singapore’s needs for industry, energy, and defence, describing it as a way to shape the country’s economy for the next 50 years and beyond. The proposal would expand the approach of planning land use over decades.
SCMP Economy noted the government also said it would have to balance development with green spaces, biodiversity, and heritage as the city state plots long-term options for future generations. The story highlighted the role of marine areas around the islands, including fishing grounds near Sudong, Bukom, and Semakau.