NDR 2026: Singapore studying feasibility of building undersea tunnels to Pulau Tekong
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The Government is studying the feasibility of building undersea tunnels to Pulau Tekong, where new military recruits undergo their first months of training.With no physical structures connecting Singapore's mainland and the island located off the north-easterNDR 2026: Singapore studying feasibility of building undersea tunnels to Pulau Tekong
The Government is studying the feasibility of building undersea tunnels to Pulau Tekong, where new military recruits undergo their first months of training.With no physical structures connecting Singapore's mainland and the island located off the north-eastern coast, soldiers currently use ferries.«In the past, we relied on this to get there — Ramp Powered Launches (RPL), standing room only, and no air-con!» PM Wong said during the National Day Rally 2026 speech at the ITE College Central on Sunday (Aug 23). Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said military recruits used to board Ramp Powered Launches to reach Pulau Tekong.PHOTO: Screengrab/YouTube/Lawrence Wong Speaking about the connectivity of the nation's coastline, he said Pulau Tekong still has no land connection, unlike other islands such as Sentosa and Jurong Island. Read more
