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Last updated 30 July 2025

Environmental study for proposed extension of slipway for Outward Bound Singapore at Camp 2, Pulau Ubin

This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report constitutes the EIA of Outward Bound Singapore's (OBS) proposed extension of slipway at Camp 2, Pulau Ubin. The refurbished slipway is to accommodate larger sea crafts, and to address current towing and docking challenges at Camp 2.

The EIA report documents the methodology of marine construction works for the proposed development, and provides an assessment of the potential environmental impacts on the sensitive receptors within the impact zone, prior to the commencement of marine construction works. As part of this environmental study, baseline field survey data were collected, alongside hydrodynamic and sediment plume impact modelling simulations The findings and potential impact assessments were presented in the report. This EIA also presents the proposed suitable measures for the mitigation, monitoring and management options for the proposed development.

During the Form A / B process, technical agencies including URA, MND, NParks, MPA, SFA and NEA were consulted. The EIA was carried out between July 2022 (baseline survey) and September 2023 (decision letter from URA). Friends of Ubin Network (FUN) was engaged as part of the stakeholder engagement on 12 July 2023.

The objectives of the EIA are summarized as follows:

  • To describe the pre-construction environmental baseline conditions of the study area and the sensitivity of the environmental receptors;

  • To identify and analyse predicted physico-chemical, ecological and socio-economic changes arising from the planned works;

  • To assess the potential environmental impacts on the sensitive environmental receptors as a result of the proposed development; and

  • To recommend mitigation, monitoring, management measures, where possible, to reduce the level of environmental impact.

Several EMMP monitoring approaches are proposed including:

  • Weekly marine water quality monitoring (in situ measurements and laboratory analysis);

  • Continuous airborne noise monitoring; and

  • One sediment flux survey carried out during construction of sheet piles and another one survey carried out during removal of sheet piles.

Please contact nyc_enquiries@nyc.gov.sg for information or to provide feedback.

Click to access EIA report [PDF, 9.5 MB].

Outward Bound Singapore ISO 45001 and bizSafe certified


ISO 45001 and bizSafe Level Star certifications.

On November 13, 2023, Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) was accredited with both the ISO 45001 and bizSafe Level Star certifications.

ISO 45001 is the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, granted to organizations showcasing a commitment to prioritising the health and safety of its employees and stakeholders. The bizSafe Star Level acknowledges organisations in Singapore for their dedicated adherence to workplace safety and health and aligning with Singapore's WSH regulations.

Attaining these accreditations demonstrates OBS’ commitment to safety, complying with, and benchmarking against relevant local and international standards as part of our service delivery to provide high-quality outdoor experiences for our participants.

Keeping safe when temperatures are higher than normal

  1. Supervision

    Activities in OBS are closely supervised by OBS instructors with Wilderness Medical First Responder Training. Instructors keep a constant look-out for the health and well-being of their course participants and closely monitors them for signs of heat injuries.

  2. Hydration

    Participants are required to have 2 to 4 litres of water daily, depending on the nature of activities for the day. Instructors also consistently emphasise the importance of staying hydrated, adding on more frequent reminders when temperatures become higher than normal. Resupply of fresh drinking water is readily available throughout the course even when outdoors.

  3. Cooling measures

    Intentional “cooling measures” such as taking heat-breaks under the shade during a land expedition or reminders to splash themselves with water when out at sea are just some activities course participants actively carry out during the programme.

  4. Extreme weather measures

    OBS constantly monitors the environment weather forecast and adjusts programme activities; calibrating them to prevailing weather conditions.