SG60: Woodlands, Kranji, and Sembawang set for major redevelopment

Kranji will be redeveloped with 14,000 new homes

Singapore will see major redevelopment in its northern regions, including Woodlands, Kranji, and Sembawang, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced during the National Day Rally on 17 August.

“Land is limited and precious in Singapore – so we will do whatever it takes to protect what we have today,” said Wong, highlighting the need to rejuvenate existing land and reimagine new uses.

Woodlands, described as “our northern gateway into Singapore,” will undergo significant upgrades to improve cross-border connectivity with Malaysia.

The Woodlands Checkpoint will be expanded to five times its current size, reducing congestion at “the busiest land crossing in the world.”

By the end of next year, the Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link will open, with seamless transfers to the Woodlands North MRT Station.

Wong said passengers can “clear both Singapore and Malaysian immigration at the point of departure – there is no need to queue again upon arrival.”

Housing and industrial spaces will be developed around the RTS Link, including a new precinct with about 4,000 HDB units, called “Housing by the Woods,” and additional homes along the Woodlands waterfront.

Kranji, formerly known for horse racing, will be redeveloped with 14,000 new homes set amidst greenery.

Wong said it is “a site with all the right ingredients – ample space, good connectivity and nature at its doorstep.”

A new MRT station at Sungei Kadut will improve accessibility, and the development will be supported by new amenities, including a neighbourhood centre. The project aims to combine “urban living with our rich natural heritage.”

Sembawang, home to the historic Sembawang Shipyard, will retain its maritime heritage whilst becoming “a new vibrant waterfront destination in the North – rich in heritage, yet reimagined for the future.”

The dry dock will be repurposed for community spaces, concerts, and events. New residential, dining, shopping, and promenade areas will also be developed across a site “about three times the size of Ang Mo Kio Town Centre.”

Wong concluded that these plans, like the transformation of Punggol, will take shape over the years, ensuring “every part of Singapore shines – each with its own character, and a place we can all be proud to call home.”