Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question

Plans for Land Clearing Beyond Slated 10.4ha from 2026 and Ensuring Retention of Biodiversity at Northern Areas

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96 Ms Poh Li San asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Ministry has plans to clear more land beyond the 10.4ha slated to be cleared from 2026; and (b) how will the Ministry ensure that the site developer will retain as much biodiversity at the northern area during developments.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: A reply was provided at the 23 September 2025 Sitting in response to Ms Hany Soh's question on the mitigation measures for the proposed Woodlands Gateway development. [Please refer to "Mitigating Adverse Impact to Flora and Fauna in Woodlands Forest in Light of Clearance Commencement in 2026", Official Report, 23 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 3, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]