The moving of the airbase to Changi was introduced in the National Day Rally of 2013. Paya Lebar Airport officially opened up in 1955, and also was Singapore’s initial commercial worldwide airport prior to Changi Airport was constructed. In 1981, Paya Lebar Airport was converted into a military airbase.
When Paya Lebar Airbase leaves in the 2030s, it will certainly be redeveloped into a new town with around 150,000 brand-new homes, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, at the National Day Rally on Aug 21.
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When it’s transferred, Artist’s impression of future town with central spine on the website of the Paya Lebar Airbase
” It will be a distinct and attractive heritage function, special to Paya Lebar,” says Lee.
” It will not occur overnight,” states Lee. “But over decades, we can completely reimagine the Eastern part …
