Singapore and India’s Andhra Pradesh state have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to masterplan and develop the latter’s new capital city and surrounding region.
Under the MOU, a Capital Region Plan covering some 7,325 sq km and a Capital City Master Plan covering around 125 sq km of the core of the capital city will be drawn up.
A detailed Seed Development Master Plan will guide the construction of the first eight sq km section by a Singapore master developer and various Andhra Pradesh state entities.
The Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and Singapore Cooperation Enterprise will also help Andhra Pradesh develop its institutional capacity in urban governance and related areas through training programmes for Andhra Pradesh officials responsible for the development of the capital city.
At the event, Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry S Iswaran said, “Singapore is delighted to be Andhra Pradesh’s partner in masterplanning and developing its new capital city and surrounding region. A good masterplan lays a strong foundation, and its effective implementation, beginning with the seed development, will ensure the city develops sustainably into a vibrant political, economic and cultural centre of the state.”
He added the partnership is also an excellent example of how Singapore and Singapore companies can contribute their expertise in urban planning, development and governance to India’s plan to develop smart cities.
Image: Montage of Andhra Pradesh (Photo by Kishoresreenidhi; Wikimedia Commons)
Muneerah Bee, Senior Journalist at PropertyGuru, wrote this story. To contact her about this or other stories email muneerah@propertyguru.com.sg
