This approach is aimed at consolidating information on Singapore’s biodiversity and enhancing standards across the industry, says NParks.
SINGAPORE: Consultants who are engaged to assess the environmental impact of developmental works on an area's biodiversity will be centrally managed by the National Parks Board from 2023, instead of the developers.
"This move will further strengthen the EIA framework by enhancing standards across the industry and consolidating information on Singapore’s biodiversity," said NParks in a media release. Developers are required to consult the relevant technical agencies on the scope of the EIA and engage a consultant to carry out studies.Going forward, NParks said it will engage EIA consultants through a centralised demand aggregate tender.“This will enable NParks to work more closely with the consultants to standardise survey methodologies and develop industry best practice guidelines,” said the agency.
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