18.03.2012
Admiralty Park, East Coast Park and Jurong Lake Park will be developed into large regional parks, offering recreational features not usually found in public parks.
Called Destination Parks, the three were selected based on geographical location - one each in the North, East and West regions of Singapore.
They're expected to be developed within three to five years.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced this at the re-opening of Bishan Park on Saturday morning.
After more than two years of redevelopment, the Bishan Park has been completely transformed.
What used to be a concrete canal at the Bishan Park, is now a meandering river with landscaped banks and gentle slopes.
It allows visitors to walk and play along the water.
Following the redevelopment of the Bishan Park, Mr Lee said that it will be renamed as Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.
Mr Lee believes the park will still be the focal point for both Bishan and Ang Mo Kio residents. It will also attract Singaporeans from all across the country.
He said: "We're building more parks like Bishan Park, Destination Parks in other parts of Singapore, each one with its unique attractions. So, all over Singapore, whether you're downtown, in the Marina Bay which is very beautiful or whether you're in the neighbourhood, whether in the north, in the east, in the west, there's nothing south of Marina Bay unfortunately, we'll be able to have nature, we'll have active, beautiful and clean waters."
Mr Lee added the redevelopment of Bishan Park fits into the vision to transform Singapore into a City in a Garden.
The National Parks Board (NParks) said the concept of Destination Parks will spearhead the redevelopment of parks in the future.
About 30 to 35 other parks could fit the model of Destination Parks.
Called Destination Parks, the three were selected based on geographical location - one each in the North, East and West regions of Singapore.
They're expected to be developed within three to five years.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced this at the re-opening of Bishan Park on Saturday morning.
After more than two years of redevelopment, the Bishan Park has been completely transformed.
What used to be a concrete canal at the Bishan Park, is now a meandering river with landscaped banks and gentle slopes.
It allows visitors to walk and play along the water.
Following the redevelopment of the Bishan Park, Mr Lee said that it will be renamed as Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.
Mr Lee believes the park will still be the focal point for both Bishan and Ang Mo Kio residents. It will also attract Singaporeans from all across the country.
He said: "We're building more parks like Bishan Park, Destination Parks in other parts of Singapore, each one with its unique attractions. So, all over Singapore, whether you're downtown, in the Marina Bay which is very beautiful or whether you're in the neighbourhood, whether in the north, in the east, in the west, there's nothing south of Marina Bay unfortunately, we'll be able to have nature, we'll have active, beautiful and clean waters."
Mr Lee added the redevelopment of Bishan Park fits into the vision to transform Singapore into a City in a Garden.
The National Parks Board (NParks) said the concept of Destination Parks will spearhead the redevelopment of parks in the future.
About 30 to 35 other parks could fit the model of Destination Parks.
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