Imported sand for 'Long Island' reclamation to be sourced ethically: Desmond Lee

In Parliament on Jan 9, National Development Minister Desmond Lee assured that there will be compliance and checks to ensure that sand imported for Singapore's 'Long Island' project is sourced ethically. The project comprises reclaimed land -- the size of over 1,000 football fields -- at East Coast. It will also include a reservoir. Singapore's sand imports in the past have sparked controversy, with activists concerned over the environmental impact from the extraction process. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia