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Kampong
Life on Ubin The island lacks a general supply of electricity and running water and modern sewage systems. This probably led to the exodus of residents as industries on Ubin, such as quarries, ceased. But it added to the charm and rustic character of Ubin. The HDB is resettling the occupants of Pulau Ubin on behalf of the Government. Under the resettlement policy, each eligible family is given priority to rent or buy an HDB flat and an allowance of $3,000 for "disturbance and transport". An eligible single person is given priority for joint allocation of a one-room rental flat with another single person and a transport allowance of $750. They are also given ex gratia compensation for their houses and improvements made by them, such as the planting of fruit trees or building fish ponds and chicken coops. According to the Master Plan 1998, the Urban Redevelopment Authority is keeping about half of the island for open space, while the rest is held in reserve. This was in accordance with the 1991 Concept Plan, where parts of Pulau Ubin were designated for residential and industrial developments in the long run. However, the Concept Plan is currently being reviewed. A revised plan will be completed at the end of the year. Ubin's Vanishing Kampongs by Raffles Girl's School Secondary: includes fascinating details of kampong spirit which the girls noticed was so different and lacking on the mainland, and daily life and kampong games and the different occupations on Ubin. Back to exploring Ubin Links
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