More than 180 years of horse racing in Singapore is set to come to an end, with the city-state’s only racecourse closing and being redeveloped for housing. | AFP
“At the same time, we understand the land needs of Singapore, including housing and other potential uses such as leisure and recreation,” he added.Racehorse owners and trainers will be offered support for horse maintenance and exportation, the club said.The land will be returned to the government in 2027 and the 120-hectare site will be used for housing, including public housing.
“Singapore is a city-state with limited land,” the Ministry of National Development and the Ministry of Finance said in a joint statement. “The government continually reviews its land use plans to meet today’s needs while ensuring there is sufficient land for future generations.”Subscribe to our daily newsletter
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