Chek Jawa as "contested landscape"
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Chek Jawa, located on the eastern tip of Pulau Ubin, is an inter-tidal area comprising six distinct habitats and is part of Singapore's broader development plans. A significant reclamation project was proposed for the area, which led to a contestation between development and conservation efforts, culminating in public awareness campaigns and grassroots movements advocating for its preservation. In a historic decision, reclamation was deferred in 2002 due to the public's growing support for nature conservation.
Chek Jawa as "contested landscape"
- 1. CHEK JAWA, PULAU UBIN: Contested Landscape A brief introduction by November Tan
- 2. Where is Pulau Ubin?
- 3. Where is Chek Jawa? CHEK JAWA Pulau Sekudu Source: Chek Jawa Guidebook (2003)
- 4. An inter-tidal coastal area located on eastern tip of Pulau Ubin A natural haven comprising of 6 distinct habitats - coastal forest, mangrove, sandy beach, sandflats, coral rubble and a tiny island named Pulau Sekudu What is Chek Jawa?
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- 6. 1991 Revised Concept Plan, gazetted in the 1998 Master Plan puts Pulau Ubin in the North-East planning region as part of the North Eastern Islands Development Guide Plan (DGP), together with Pulau Tekong. A Brief History
- 7. Plans were in the works for reclamation to expand the islands by almost 80%. Pulau Ubin and Tekong will grow from 2,800 hectares to 5,000 hectares, allowing them to hold 400,000 people. However, these islands will only be used for housing if the population goes above four million. They will be left in their natural state as far as possible. A Brief History Singapore: Target - Private housing for a third of the population The Business Times 13 Sep 1991
- 8. As part of the concept plan to provide land and housing, in February 2001, villages were resettled to make way for reclamation on Pulau Ubin The $1.4 billion reclamation project was slated to begin in Dec 2001. Wheres the contestation?
- 9. Contestation between development and conservation Conservationist, Joseph Lai, discovered Chek Jawa in Jan 2001 Known to villagers but not naturalists, why? Local villagers not conservation-oriented Naturalist groups mostly terrestrial or marine, inter-tidal overlooked Mostly seen at low tide only Wheres the contestation?
- 10. At High Tide
- 11. At Low Tide
- 12. Many individuals and informal groups come together to raise awareness of Chek Jawas existence. Scientific surveys and recommendations were given by independent scientists and conservationists Public awareness was built through guided walks by scientists - to see the place before its lost forever Public sentiments collected in guest books and petition by different groups; non-agressive Outreach of the internet and mainstream media So what happened?
- 13. Significance of Chek Jawa The 1 st time in Singapore history that reclamation was deferred at the 11 th hour in favour of nature conservation Decline of institutionalized groups and rise of collective individuals and widespread grassroots and public support Massive positive media coverage and public awareness Changing State environmental ideology NParks staff, volunteers and key individuals celebrating Chek Jawas reprieve on New Year Day 2002