Tender to flesh out plans for Kranji racecourse site to be called in 2026

Plans for the upcoming housing estate will take shape in the coming decade, says URA

- Ng Keng Gene Correspondent

An artificial intelligence-generated image of the future housing estate at the Singapore Racecourse site in Kranji. Visitors to the Draft Master Plan 2025 exhibition said the neighbourhood should have good transport connectivity, green and blue spaces, and outdoor nature-based attractions for families, said URA.

(PHOTO: URA)

A tender to flesh out detailed plans for the upcoming housing estate at the Singapore Racecourse site in Kranji will be called in 2026.

Plans will take shape in the coming decade and will be developed through the master planning and urban design consultancy exercise, said the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Dec 1, as it announced that Master Plan 2025 has been gazetted.

In a statement, URA also said it will soon give an update on plans for Jurong Lake District’s development, and work towards activating vacant sites in Marina Bay for interim sports and lifestyle uses.

The masterplan, which is legally binding, guides Singapore’s development for the next 10 to 15 years. It is reviewed once every five years.

In a statement, URA said government agencies sought ideas for the Kranji racecourse site in August by speaking with residents of the area, nature groups, professional bodies and academics.

"Through a site visit and focus group discussion, participants discussed ways to plan for an inclusive and attractive estate by harnessing the memories and rustic character of Kranji and the proximity to the Kranji Nature Corridor," said URA.

The racecourse held its last race in October 2024.

Visitors to the Draft Master Plan 2025 exhibition which was held from June 25 to Nov 29 at The URA Centre, and also made stops across Singapore said the neighbourhood should have good transport connectivity, green and blue spaces, and outdoor nature-based attractions for families, URA added.