SINGAPORE, Aug. 30 -- The Singapore government is planning to build new coastal protection measures from the 2030s to safeguard its south-eastern shoreline from rising seas.

Plans include movable storm surge barriers linking Sentosa to the mainland and raised platforms, or bunds, at Changi Beach Park to protect people while preserving natural intertidal habitats, The Straits Times reported today.

"Coastal protection is another endeavour that will require sustained effort over generations - and just as with our public housing, water and infrastructure, it is a necessary investment in the safety, security, and resilience of our nation," Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong was quoted as saying.

The measures are part of a four-year study of...