Singapore legislation

Section 4

of Foreshores Act

Section 4

Authority for Government to construct works and to reclaim foreshore or sea-bed

Amended by28/74S17/75

(1)

The Government may —

(a)

construct quays, wharves, jetties or other public works along or out from the foreshore of Singapore or in the sea-bed adjacent thereto;

(b)

dredge the sea-bed; and

(c)

erect buildings upon any areas of land reclaimed from the sea in accordance with subsection (2).

Amended by28/74

(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.

Amended byS17/75