In the article “Nature Group seeks more information on the impact of Cross Island Line Site Investigations” Neo (2018) stated that nature lovers are encouraging the public to voice out their concerns towards the Land Transport Authority (LTA) regarding the drilling works for the future Cross Island MRT line. The public is anticipating whether LTA would release the whole process of monitoring program as "endangered" animals were spotted after site investigation was completed. They also doubt that LTA did a great job in the environmental impact assessment as the result was “mainly moderate” and was unwilling to provide comment nor evidence when asked. Nature lovers urge LTA to “provide assurance” and re-emphasize that monitoring program should continue even if the site investigation ends. They also highlighted that the monitoring methods and data are the keys to clear the doubts within the public as the information available was insufficient. I do understand the actions were taken by the nature group, however, I personally feel that the LTA did consider the nature reserve and is trying to provide the finest plan that benefits both the environment and residents.
Neo, C. C. (2018, June 28). Nature group seeks more information on impact of Cross Island Line site investigations. Todayonline. Retrieved from https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/nature-group-seeks-more-information-impact-cross-island-line-site-investigations
Toh, T. W. (2019, September 3). Cross Island Line: Running under nature reserve or skirting it both feasible, says LTA. THE STRAITS TIME. Retrieved from https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/cross-island-line-running-under-nature-reserve-or-skirting-it-both-feasible-says
Hoi, P. C. P. (2019, September 6). Running under nature reserve the better option. THE STRAITS TIME. Retrieved from https://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-in-print/running-under-nature-reserve-the-better-option
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