Singapore allocates $135 million for coastal and flood research
PUB received a further S$135 million under RIE2030 for coastal protection and flood resilience research.
Event / data period: 2026-10-21
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Singapore’s national water agency PUB has received a further S$135 million for coastal protection and flood resilience under the Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2030 plan. The new funding initiative builds on the S$125 million awarded in 2023 for research into coastal protection and inland flood management.
Research will focus on three areas: making coastal infrastructure construction more efficient and sustainable; improving the design and operation of tidal gates and pumping stations; and developing digital tools for monitoring, operations and maintenance. New research grant calls are scheduled to begin in 2027.
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Singapore coastal and flood research funding
PUB announced a further S$135 million for coastal and flood resilience research under RIE2030 on 21 October 2026.
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Singapore coastal and flood research funding
PUB announced a further S$135 million for coastal and flood resilience research under RIE2030 on 21 October 2026.
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Date, amount and funding scope are taken from PUB’s announcement dated 21 October 2026.
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- Science and technologySuggested
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