Overview of NParks’ External Works

Note that External Works is undergoing further refinements. More updates will be released in future COP versions.

Key GatewaysObjectiveDetails to be prepared (other details to be prepared and submitted as required)Supporting Information required
Pre-DG (Land Use, TCOT, PAFS, TIA)
  • To ensure RRL can accommodate standard roadside tables and additional commuter infrastructure
  • To conserve specific roadside trees
  • To ensure existing/proposed park/park connector is safeguarded
  • Width of Road Reserve (incl. planting verge within side table)
  • Proposed road alignment
  • Proposed cycling path alignment as safeguarded on SDCP under MP19
  • If applicable:
    • URA/MND’s conveyance on Form B
    • EIA report
    • EMMP
    • Wildlife management plan
  • Topo Survey (if applicable)
Pre-Submission, Planning and Other Consultations
  • To clarify how proposal may affect roadside verges and trees, and/or existing/proposed parks/park connectors
  • To advise on greenery provisions and tree conservation
  • Proposal with safeguarded RRL and indicative entrance position and road alignment
  • Proposal with Walking & Cycling Plan
  • If applicable:
    • URA/MND’s conveyance on Form B
    • EIA report
    • EMMP
    • Wildlife management plan
  • Topo Survey Plan
Design Gateway (G1)
  • To secure greenery provisions and comment on conservation of trees (may require Certified Arborist report, e.g., recommendations for works near to, but may not directly impact trees)
  • To assess impact to existing, or safeguard provision of new, park/park connector
  • Standard roadside greenery provision (e.g., gradient, width, and depth of green verge incl. tree planting verge according to road category)
  • Spatial provision for greenery at Covered Linkways/Pedestrian Overhead Bridge
  • Conservation of trees/plants (identification, e.g., trees within road reserve, heritage trees, trees identified in TCOT)
  • Entrance(s) position and access point(s) location (e.g., for FEA, maintenance, and pedestrians to ensure sufficient clearance for retaining mature roadside trees)
  • New Parks/Park connector/Promenade
  • Topo Survey Plan
  • Arborist Report (e.g., recommendations for works near to, but may not directly impact trees)
  • Services detection plan
  • Photos of existing trees (if not in Arborist Report)
Piling Gateway (G1.5) (Optional)---
Construction Gateway (G2)
  • To ensure dimensions of green verges are compliant with standard requirements/accepted by NParks at Design Gateway (G1)
  • Dimensions of green verges compliant with standard requirements/as approved by NParks at Design Gateway (G1)
  • Landscaping scheme for roadside greenery by Applicant
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Independent Submissions
  • To finalise details on roadside tree planting and landscaping works, as well as transplanting works
  • Reinstatement works for green verge (without tree planting)
  • Landscaping scheme for roadside greenery undertaken by NParks
  • Planting Requirements for Covered Linkways/Pedestrian Overhead Bridge
  • Dimensions (length, width) of green verges to aid cost estimate for landscaping works (only if NParks were to undertake works)
  • Specifications for trellis planting, green roof, planter boxes for covered linkways/POB (where applicable)

Useful Link(s):

NParks Guidelines

NParks Flora and Fauna Web