Singapore legislation

Clause 5

of Street Works Bill

Clause 5

Power to construct and improve streets

(1)

The Authority, with the approval of the Minister, may —

(a)

construct new streets;

(b)

turn, divert, expunge or stop up any public street;

(c)

widen, open or otherwise improve any street; and

(d)

build toll gates, substations, control centres and other road related facilities.

(2)

Notwithstanding subsection (1), the approval of the Minister shall not be required if the works to be carried out are confined within the existing width of any public street.