Stories of Yesteryear: Changing Landscapes|Relocating Shipyards and Creating Punggol Waterfront Town



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Mrs Koh-Lim Wen Gin was the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Chief Planner and Deputy Chief Executive Officer between 2001 and 2008. In this clip, she talks about the efforts made to recover Singapore’s waterfront. To achieve this, shipyards were relocated and new waterfront towns like Punggol were developed. To listen to the full interview, go to www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/oral_history_interviews/interview/004198

Title
Stories of Yesteryear: Changing Landscapes|Relocating Shipyards and Creating Punggol Waterfront Town
Artist
Interviewee:Koh-Lim, Wen Gin
Subjects
Urban planning , Waterways , Housing estates , Koh-Lim, Wen Gin , Urban Redevelopment Authority (Singapore)
Language
English
Type
Video Recording
Abstract
This video features the oral history clip of Mrs Koh-Lim Wen Gin, who talked about the conscious decision to create waterfront living spaces by relocating industries and shipyards that are found along Singapore waterways. One example is the planning of Punggol New Town.
Year
2024
Original Publisher(s)
Digital Publisher(s)
National Library Board Singapore
Keywords
Urban planning , Waterways , Housing estates , Koh-Lim, Wen Gin , Urban Redevelopment Authority (Singapore)