Singapore's two cruise terminals are set to undergo consolidation in the coming years, necessitating the relocation of the longstanding Singapore Cruise Centre to accommodate the development of the Greater Southern Waterfront.
The other cruise terminal in Singapore is the Marina Bay Cruise Centre, established in 2012 to accommodate the newer generation of larger and taller cruise ships.
According to a report in The Straits Times, citing information from Urban Redevelopment Authority's chief executive Lim Eng Hwee, the relocation of the port will involve significant infrastructural projects, including land reclamation from the sea, resulting in an expanded cruise hub.
Lim highlighted that this "minor relocation" would enable urban development authorities to seamlessly integrate the entire waterfront area, spanning from Labrador Nature Park to the future Long Island project off the East Coast, cutting across the Keppel-Tanjong Pagar and Marina Bay districts.
The Long Island project aims to create space for new residences, amenities, and a freshwater reservoir. The public has been invited to contribute ideas for the project, which is expected to unfold over the span of several decades.