Tuesday, October 10, 2006
[RealEdge] BT : Three Lim Chu Kang sites offered for agri-tainment
| Published October 10, 2006  | |
| Three Lim Chu Kang sites offered for agri-tainment Alternative use for agriculture; land to be sold on 20-year leasehold tenure
By KALPANA RASHIWALA
THE Singapore Land Authority (SLA) is offering three sites in Lim Chu Kang for agricultural use as well as a mix of agriculture, recreation and entertainment uses, including farm stays and outdoor sports like fishing and rock-climbing. And SLA is prepared to release more such sites in the area next year, depending on demand. The maiden three sites, released yesterday, are being offered through a tender that closes on Dec 5. The sites will be sold on 20-year leasehold tenure. One plot is near Bollywood Veggies, another is next to an existing bird farm, and the third is adjacent to a frog farm. SLA's director of land operations division Simon Ong said: 'The government's vision is to transform the Lim Chu Kang area into a recreational countryside - a destination within easy reach of urban dwellers where we can enjoy rustic scenery, see livestock up close and take part in exciting adventure and outdoor activities. 'We hope that entrepreneurs will seize this opportunity to bring about a wide range of interesting agri-tainment facilities in different settings to cater to the diverse and sophisticated tastes of our people.' The three sites add up to 78,329 sq metres and are zoned for agricultural and/or agri-tainment uses. Entrepreneurs and farmers will be invited to tender for the land for agri-tainment use, agricultural use or both within the same tender. If there are no bids for agri-tainment use, the tender can be awarded for agricultural use - without any need for a fresh tender. 'Entrepreneurs and farmers can also suggest alternative and innovative land use ideas,' SLA said. 'Such ideas will be evaluated by the various government agencies before the tender is awarded. This will save tenderers considerable time and effort. If the proposed ideas are not accepted, they can opt out of the tender. In this way, uncertainty and risks are minimised.' Assuming the proposed use is acceptable to the authorities, the award will be based on price. If a site is awarded for agri-tainment development, the successful bidder can build up to 1,000 sq metres of commercial gross floor area (GFA), including of a maximum 200 sq m for food and beverage/retail and 300 sq m for guest accommodation and spa facilities. If a site is awarded for solely agricultural development, the successful bidder can have up to 500 sq m commercial GFA - comprising 200 sq m for F&B/retail and 300 sq m for guest accommodation and spa facilities. These conditions are similar to current planning guidelines for existing farm sites. SLA said it has received more than 30 enquiries about the sites. |
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