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Foreshores Act, 1872 (Chapter 113) (Act No. 8 of 1872).

Country/Territory
Singapore
Document type
Legislation
Date
1872 (1999)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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