Surprise land acquisitions not likely to go on, say experts

KL-Singapore high-speed rail a recent development; most land demands here are planned for in advance Golfers might feel hard done by following the acquisitions of Raffles Country Club and Jurong Country Club, but such surprises are not likely to continue, said experts. The two golf clubs are making way for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail … Continue reading Surprise land acquisitions not likely to go on, say experts

Fewer golf greens, but more greenery from parks and trails

A few golf courses are lost to development, but that does not mean Singapore's green coverage is shrinking. More green spaces are on the way, with the amount of land dedicated to parks and nature reserves slated to increase from 5,700ha in 2010 to 7,250ha in 2030. This is according to the Ministry of National … Continue reading Fewer golf greens, but more greenery from parks and trails

Raffles Country Club faces its final tee-off next year

ANOTHER Singapore golf club will soon bite the dust. The government will take over the Raffles Country Club's (RCC) premises in Tuas by July 31, 2018, to build the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) tracks that run immediately after the bridge crossing near the Second Link. In a media briefing on Wednesday morning shortly … Continue reading Raffles Country Club faces its final tee-off next year

Raffles Country Club to be acquired by July 31, 2018 to make way for S’pore-KL high-speed rail, Cross Island Line’s western depot

SINGAPORE - The Raffles Country Club site in Tuas will be acquired by the Government for the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail (HSR) and the new Cross Island Line's western depot. In an announcement on its website on Wednesday (Jan 4), the club said it will be required to hand over the 143ha site to the … Continue reading Raffles Country Club to be acquired by July 31, 2018 to make way for S’pore-KL high-speed rail, Cross Island Line’s western depot

5 interesting facts about Raffles Country Club, second golf club to make way for S’pore-KL high-speed rail

SINGAPORE - Raffles Country Club (RCC) in Tuas will become the second country club, after Jurong Country Club, to be acquired by the Government and make way for the upcoming Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail (HSR). The club is required to hand over the site - bordered by Tengeh Reservoir and the Ayer Rajah Expressway - … Continue reading 5 interesting facts about Raffles Country Club, second golf club to make way for S’pore-KL high-speed rail