New waterfront park in the north

New waterfront park in the north

RESIDENTS in the north can now enjoy a panoramic view of the Straits of Johor while jogging, cycling or fishing at the Woodlands Waterfront, a newly completed coastal park.

The 9ha park also has a refurbished 400m-long jetty and a playground that caters to both the young and old, with exercise equipment and two-storey-high Sky Bridges.

Yesterday marked the official completion of the park, including the final instalment of the project 6ha of undulating terrain furnished with rest shelters, as well as jogging and cycling tracks. About 3,000 residents turned up for the celebrations, which included a brisk walk and carnival organised by Sembawang GRC.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Minister for Health and a Member of Parliament for Sembawang GRC, was the guest of honour at the ceremony.

Said Mr Khaw: "This waterfront project is a beautiful addition to our neighbourhood... We are one of the few constituencies with a very long waterfront." He hopes that residents will use the park often for exercise and leisure with their family and friends.

He said the investment in the project was "money well spent", noting that the park was "very well used".

The $19-million project is part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority's Parks and Waterbodies Plan to enhance Singapore's green spaces and water bodies.

The Woodlands Waterfront is also linked to the nearby Admiralty Park via the 25km-long Northern Explorer Park Connector Network launched last November.

-News courtesy of Omy-