Impact of Industrial Activities and Developments in Loyang and Changi North Industrial Estates on Nearby Residents
Ministry of Trade and IndustrySpeakers
Summary
This question concerns coordination efforts by the Government to minimize congestion and environmental disamenities for residents near the Loyang and Changi North Industrial estates. Ms Valerie Lee inquired about the scope of planning across the industrial and aviation sectors and sought updates on buffer zones and road use strategies to protect resident liveability. Minister of State for Trade and Industry Ms Gan Siow Huang responded that JTC and the Land Transport Authority conduct Transport Impact Assessments for major developments to manage demand. She noted that JTC has no immediate plans for new industrial estates in these areas and highlighted ongoing inter-agency traffic mitigation efforts. Minister of State Gan Siow Huang assured that the Government holistically evaluates industrial expansion to balance business needs with the well-being of nearby residents.
Transcript
84 Ms Valerie Lee asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Government is coordinating planning efforts across industrial activities and development in the Loyang and Changi North Industrial estates and the Changi aviation sector in order to minimise congestion and disamenities to nearby residents and impact on the environment; and (b) if so, what is the scope and timeline of such coordination efforts.
The Minister of State for Trade and Industry (Ms Gan Siow Huang) (for the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry): Mr Speaker, the Government coordinates planning efforts across all land uses to minimise disamenities and environmental impact to the area. For example, JTC works with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to carry out Transport Impact Assessments for major industrial developments to support transport demand from companies, their workers and nearby residents.
JTC has no plans to develop new industrial estates in Loyang and Changi North in the near term.
The Member may refer to the Ministry of Transport's reply to oral Question No 35 at the 3 March 2026 Sitting, which outlines the Government's efforts to mitigate the impact of congestion in the area. [Please refer to "Efforts to Alleviate Traffic Congestion During Peak Hours along Loyang Avenue and Adjacent Roads", Official Report, 3 March 2026, Vol 96, Issue 23, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]
Mr Speaker: Ms Lee.
Ms Valerie Lee (Pasir Ris-Changi): Thank you, Speaker and the Minister of State. First, I would like to thank LTA for partnering closely with me as I represent concerns and frustrations of residents in Pasir Ris and Changi, particularly on the ground where the impact of increased industrial and aviation activities is most keenly felt.
I have one supplementary question. In terms of future planning, not just for the Loyang and Changi North industrial estates, will the Government review, and strengthen buffer zones and land and road use strategies to ensure that further industrial expansion does not come at the expense of residents' liveability?
Ms Gan Siow Huang: I wish to give assurance to the Member that the Government, whether it is JTC, LTA or other organisations and entities that develop different parts of Singapore for industrial, residential and commercial purposes, will always look holistically at the impact not just on businesses and industrial land users, but also the residents around.