The moving of the airbase to Changi was revealed in the National Day Rally of 2013. Paya Lebar Airport officially opened up in 1955, as well as was Singapore’s very first business international airport prior to Changi Airport was built. In 1981, Paya Lebar Airport was exchanged a military airbase.
When Paya Lebar Airbase vacates in the 2030s, it will be redeveloped into a new town with around 150,000 new homes, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, at the National Day Rally on Aug 21.
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Artist’s perception of future community with central spinal column on the site of the Paya Lebar Airbase when it’s transferred
The moving of the airbase will certainly likewise imply a few of the building height restrictions around it can be raised. This indicates, adjoining communities such as Hougang, Marine Parade or Punggol can be redeveloped, with more amenities included and also much better use of room.
The moving of the airbase will also mean several of the building elevation limitations around it can be lifted
Public as well as private housing can remain on both sides of the spine, with services and also recreational locations nearby. …