Foreshores Act, 1872 (Chapter 113) (Act No. 8 of 1872). Country/Territory Singapore Document type Legislation Date 1872 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for reclamations and to validate and facilitate leases or grants of foreshores and submerged lands. Subject Sea, Water Keyword Harbour Navigation Maritime zone Inland waters River basin institution Coastal zone management Concession Drainage/land reclamation Expropriation Freshwater resources management Water abstraction Waterworks Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia Abstract The Act prohibits the construction of sea and river walls and buildings on banks of any port, river or channel except in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Provisions are detailed on the maritime domain of the State of Singapore, dealing with land reclamation and construction works. Full text English Website statutes.agc.gov.sg