Singapore legislation
Section 4
Section 4
Authority for Government to construct works and to reclaim foreshore or sea-bed
(1)
The Government may —
construct quays, wharves, jetties or other public works along or out from the foreshore of Singapore or in the sea-bed adjacent thereto;
dredge the sea-bed; and
erect buildings upon any areas of land reclaimed from the sea in accordance with subsection (2).
(2)
The Government may, subject to the approval of Parliament, reclaim any part of the foreshore or sea-bed of Singapore:Provided that where the part of foreshore or sea-bed to be reclaimed does not exceed 8 hectares or, if the whole of that part is within port limits, 4 hectares, the approval of Parliament shall not be required and the Minister may authorise such reclamation.