Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve’s (SBWR) 31ha extension opened to the public last Saturday, marking the completion of phase two of the reserve’s masterplan.
Minister of State for National Development, Desmond Lee, officiated the opening of the extension which boasts nature trails and a visitor centre. It can also accommodate new outdoor activities that cannot be held at the SBWR in Neo Tiew.
According to NParks, the area is home to rich mangrove and coastal forests, as well as various species of fauna such as crabs and mudskippers.
Speaking at the event, Mr Lee said: “In 2008 the draft Sungei Buloh Master Plan was unveiled, demarcating fringe areas around the reserve that would help to reduce the pressure on it due to increased visitorship.
“This new Sungei Buloh extension will allow visitors to continue enjoying the wetlands while also allowing the existing parts of Sungei Buloh to be a more tranquil sanctuary for wildlife.”
He also announced that work on phase three of the masterplan has begun, and will be completed by 2017.
The third phase will look to enhance two conservation areas – the western end of the reserve where a colonial-era bungalow named Cashin House is sited, and the freshwater Kranji Marshes.
SBWR is the largest mangrove forest in Singapore and is recognised as a site of international importance for migratory birds.
Image: Mid-canopy Walk at the SBWR extension. (Photo by NParks)
Romesh Navaratnarajah, Singapore Editor of PropertyGuru Group, wrote this story. To contact him about this or other stories email romesh@propertyguru.com.sg
