Rustic Havens In Sungei Tengah

Source : TODAY, Friday, October 12, 2007

Sungei Tengah — home to a vibrant mix of agricultural and recreational activities — will soon provide more of a kampung getaway for stressed-out urbanites, with the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) inviting tenders for four 20-year lease sites to optimise the use of land in the area.

The move by the SLA will allow existing lessees to expand their farm-cum-entertainment projects at Sungei Tengah, as well as to cater to new investors seeking to develop new agri-tainment businesses.

Besides vegetable farming, ornamental plant and fish production, as well as other agricultural activities, the sites — spanning a total land area of 96,031 sq m — can each be developed to include commercial use at a maximum quantum of 200 sq m of gross floor area for food and beverage, and/or retail businesses, and a maximum of 300 sq m of gross floor area for rustic accommodation and/or spa facilities.

The permitted uses for the four sites include fish farming, orchid or other plant production and vegetable cultivation. The SLA’s website, www.sla.gov.sg, has location maps and other site details.

The tender for the four sites will close on Nov 15. Interested developers can buy tender documents for $52.50 (inclusive of Goods and Services Tax) from the SLA at 8 Shenton Way, #26-01.