Pasir Ris will introduce around 6.3km of new nature ways to supplement its current 1.7km network, as announced by Minister Indranee Rajah on Nov 15. The plantings will feature distinct color palettes, ranging from coastal pink and white hues to riverine yellow and purple themes. To support local biodiversity, specific species like giant milkweed will be incorporated to attract wildlife, including plain tiger butterflies and ornate sunbirds. Nearby Housing Board estates are also being encouraged to adopt the surrounding botanical themes.
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Tiered roadside greenery aims to cool urban streets while bridging fragmented habitats ac…: Tiered roadside greenery aims to cool urban streets while bridging fragmented habitats across the town.
Different arterial roads will display dedicated floral palettes tailored to coastal and r…: Different arterial roads will display dedicated floral palettes tailored to coastal and riverine themes.
A new Nature Kakis chapter in Pasir Ris West will promote citizen stewardship through nat…: A new Nature Kakis chapter in Pasir Ris West will promote citizen stewardship through nature walks and activities.
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SINGAPORE – As construction projects in Pasir Ris wrap up in the coming years, the coastal town is set to receive an injection of greenery into its streetscapes.
New trees and shrubs in palettes of pink, white, yellow and purple – such as the pink mempat, sometimes dubbed the ‘Singapore sakura’ – will be planted along several roads in the coming years.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah announced the new planting initiatives on Nov 15 during a community event, saying the move will help to weave greenery into Pasir Ris and its infrastructure while the town develops so that it remains a pleasant and liveable home.
The minister is also an MP for Pasir Ris-Changi GRC.
These roadside plantings are part of an effort by the National Parks Board (NParks) called nature ways, which are routes planted with specific trees and shrubs that replicate the natural tiered structure of forests.
The new nature ways in Pasir Ris are expected to span about 6.3km when completed, adding to the roughly 1.7km of such routes already in Pasir Ris.…
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