Paya Lebar Airbase to make way for future town with 150,000 new homes
The moving of the airbase to Changi was introduced in the National Day Rally of 2013. Paya Lebar Airport officially opened up in 1955, and was Singapore’s initial business global flight terminal before Changi Airport was developed. In 1981, Paya Lebar Airport was exchanged an army airbase.
When Paya Lebar Airbase moves out in the 2030s, it will be redeveloped right into a brand-new community with around 150,000 brand-new houses, states Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, at the National Day Rally on Aug 21.
Read likewise: The next phase in Paya Lebar’s growth
Artist’s impact of future town with central back on the website of the Paya Lebar Airbase when it’s moved
The moving of the airbase will certainly also mean several of the building height constraints around it can be lifted. This means, adjoining towns such as Hougang, Marine Parade or Punggol can be redeveloped, with even more amenities consisted of and also better use space.
Paya Lebar Airport officially opened in 1955, and was Singapore’s first business global airport terminal prior to Changi Airport was built. In 1981, Paya Lebar Airport was transformed right into an army airbase.
The path can be repurposed right into the community’s “main …
