Map of land use beyond 2030 (Ministry of National Development)
Map of land use beyond 2030 (Ministry of National Development)
Singapore plans to increase its land supply by nearly 10 per
cent to 76, 600 hectares to accommodate its projected population
of 6.9 million by 2030.   Singapore's total land supply now
stands at 71,400 hectares.  That's according to the Land Use
Plan released by the government today.   About 60 per cent of
land will be set aside for housing, industry and community
facilities - up from the current 52 per cent.   The details come
just two days after the release of a report (White Paper on
Population) outlining Singapore's strategies for a sustainable
population.   In a city that's so built up many Singaporeans are
worried about the big squeeze.  But authorities here are
promising a good living environment...and they say there is
enough space.   National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan. 
"Some Singaporeans, in fact many say how could it be? It's
already so crowded, 5.3 million, bus