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A Flood Resilient City & Coast

Singapore is enhancing our flood resilience while planning for an adaptable coastline that protects against rising sea levels.

Last updated 29 July 2025

Minimising inland flooding

Illustrated diagram showing source-receptor-pathway approach employed by PUB

Source: PUB

Planning for an adaptable coastline that protects

Map showing islandwide coastal protection measures

Source: PUB

Community ideas for multi-functional coastlines

Highlights from ‘Our Coastal Protection Conversation’, a 2023 engagement with the community:

Illustrations showing ideas for Changi coastline

Ideas for Changi coastline

Illustrations showing ideas for Greater Southern Waterfront

Ideas for the Greater Southern Waterfront

Shaping ‘Long Island’ together

Map of Long Island
Artist’s impression of the view across the new reservoir from ‘Long Island’.
Artist’s impression of the view across the new reservoir from ‘Long Island’.

Planning for tomorrow

Sketch illustration reclamation of new land at a higher level

Coastal protection

Reclamation at a higher level so new land can provide protection against sea level rise

Sketch of a water droplet

Water resilience

New freshwater reservoir to enhance our water supply

Sketch of a pumping station

Flood resilience

Two barrages and pumping stations for flood management

Sketch of high-rise buildings in front of water body

More land

For future land use needs such as waterfront living and supporting amenities

Illustration of a playground in a park

New opportunities

Around 20 km of new waterfront parks and new recreational destinations