Improved connectivity, shared spaces for residents of Tanjong Pagar by 2030

Use of solar panels, smart lights and food waste recyclers will also be stepped up

- Lee Nian Tjoe

Residents of Tanjong Pagar town will benefit from new roads, more public transport options and 82km of cycling paths by 2030, according to a new five-year plan unveiled by the Tanjong Pagar Town Council (TPTC).

Besides better connectivity, public spaces in the estate will also get a facelift, while sustainability initiatives, such as the use of solar panels, smart lights and food waste recyclers, will be stepped up.

Speaking at the plan's Feb 2 launch at Redhill Market, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing said Singaporeans can count on the Government to take care of their needs, though people should, in turn, look out for those in their midst who need more help.

At the national level, the Government is aware of people's worries about economic uncertainties and the rising cost of living, said Mr Chan, who used a Chinese idiom that meant going through thick and thin together.

"I know everyone is looking expectantly to the coming Budget... Don't worry, there will be good news," he said in Mandarin.

The 2025 Budget statement will be delivered by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Feb 18.