While investigations are ongoing, the lack of information has also drawn many speculations.
Some of the speculations were being addressed with more information shared by agencies involved on Feb. 22 in a press conference. JTC acknowledged that there has been some confusion stemming from its earlier statement.
If you haven t been keeping up with the developments of this case, here s a summary of what the buzz is about.
What is Kranji woodland?
History
Before we delve into the clearing of woodlands, here is the history to this plot of land.
The Kranji woodland used to be part of the former Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) railway line. When the railway was discontinued, part of the site was returned to the State on Jul. 1, 2011.
Environmental impact assessments in S pore to be further strengthened: Desmond Lee straitstimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from straitstimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
PERSPECTIVE: What are the various considerations behind land-use planning in Singapore?
Many Singaporeans were concerned over two development plans recently, one at Clementi forest and the other at Dover forest. This has led to a question on how Singapore strikes a balance between nature conservation and development.
In Parliament on Feb. 1, Minister for National Development Desmond Lee spoke at length on the development plans for green spaces in Singapore in response to questions filed by six Members of Parliament (MPs).
Lee highlighted the followings:
Singapore s approach to conservation and land-use as a city-state is unique.
Land use planning is a constant act of balance and land-use needs change between generations. Therefore, flexibility in planning is necessary to cater to the needs and aspirations of each generation.
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