Forest clearing for Bayshore undertaking: Nature consultants name for inexperienced areas to be prioritised in city planning

RESIDENTS’ OPINIONS

Reactions amongst these residing within the surrounding areas have been blended in regards to the undertaking. Residents having fun with a stroll at sure components of the close by Bedok Park Connector would doubtless face obstructed views, noise, and decreased air high quality when work commences.

One resident, Ms Kate He, stated: “It can undoubtedly be noisier and have unfavourable results. It might be finest if it stays untouched, and to take care of the established order.”

Nonetheless, some felt that creating the house would rejuvenate the property and likewise drive their property costs greater.

“This place (will grow to be) extra vibrant. I feel the worth of the property will go up,” stated resident Sebastian Lim.

The general public could have till Nov 29 to share their views in regards to the Bayshore undertaking on HDB’s web site.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

An environmental influence report by the Housing Board predicted a number of “irreversible” ecological impacts arising from the Bayshore undertaking’s building and operational phases, together with lack of habitat, damage or mortality to present fauna, human-wildlife battle and bird-building collisions.

Nonetheless, most of those have been categorized as of “slight” to “minor” significance.