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Complete Guide to Labrador Nature & Coastal Walk

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Labrador Nature

Labrador Nature

This post consists of three parts: Labrador Nature Reserve Walking Trail, Labrador Nature & Coastal Walk, and recommended route.

Labrador Nature Reserve Walking Trail ∞

  • Be transported into Singapore’s historical maritime and war past
  • Get up close and personal with diverse flora and fauna
  • Walk through Singapore’s only coastal cliff vegetation (Guided tour only)
  • Enjoy the panoramic view of Singapore’s offshore islands from lookout deck
  • Appreciate the beauty of the sea from vantage points along the promenad

Labrador Nature Reserve is a gazetted reserve containing an indigenous ecosystem that houses Singapore’s rich biodiversity. This includes Singapore’s only protected coastal cliff vegetation and rocky shore.

Map of Labrador Nature Reserve Walking Trail

Lying adjacent to the reserve is a 10-hectare park. Experience the fascinating connection between the landscape and historical themes by tracing the journey back to the 1870s. Follow the landmarks with interpretative signage that show how Labrador transformed from a thick coastal forest and mangroves to what it is today – a tranquil nature reserve with relics of Singapore’s World War II past. [Read more…]

Complete Guide to Punggol Point Walk: Punggol Point Walk, Nature Walk & Riverside Walk

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Punggol Promenade Map

Punggol Promenade Map

Punggol Point is identified as one of the coastal areas with rustic charm in the URA’s Parks & Waterbodies and Identity Plans drawn up and exhibited in 2002. The Punggol Promenade serves to open up the coastline for public enjoyment and to establish it as a sea sports and recreational destination for nearby residents and the public.

Punggol Point and its beachfronts are very popular with the locals due to its laidback atmosphere, and as a retreat from the busy heartlands. A 0.6 ha park complete with viewing deck, children’s playground, car park and toilet facilities will be developed to enhance the recreational amenities at the waterfront. [Read more…]

Works to Begin at Punggol Waterway

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A key part of the Remaking Our Heartland plans is the creation of an exciting, fun-filled waterway to realize the vision for Punggol as a waterfront town. The plans were first announced by the Prime Minister at National Day Rally in Aug 2007. HDB has launched more than 4,000 flats in Punggol in 2008. Works are set to begin for the waterway as HDB has awarded the construction of Punggol Waterway (Part 1) to Koh Brothers Building & Civil Engineering Contractor (Pte) Ltd at $144.6 million. [Read more…]

Water Fools – Singapore Arts Festival Opening Celebrations

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Singapore Arts Festival Opening Celebration: Water Fools

Ilotopie (France)
Part of the Water Wonders Series

water fools performance

Water Fools Schedule: 23 – 25 May, 8pm
Location: Boat Quay
Free

Can one walk on the sea? Drive on the river? Acclaimed French street theatre company IIotopie brings Water Fools to Boat Quay. In a mystical and magical journal, a man travels to Singapore’s popular waterfront, arriving in a sputtering little car. His car breaks down, so he gets out and reads a paper. Meanwhile a passing cyclist sprays water into his face.. and then his head suddenly bursts into flames.

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URA: Labrador Nature & Coastal Walk

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labrador nature & coastal walk map

A piece of good news from URA for all people living in Singapore:

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has announced plans to build a series of connections that will provide a seamless link at the Southern Ridges from Alexandra Road to the waterfront at Bukit Chermin. Along the way, visitors will be able to enjoy the greenery and rustic charm of the mangrove areas of Berlayer Creek and take in the waterfront views at Bukit Chermin.

The Labrador Nature & Coastal Walk will offer three distinctive experiences:

  • Alexandra Road Garden Trail;
  • Berlayer Creek Mangrove Trail; and
  • Bukit Chermin Harbour View Walk

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