PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency (PUB), has issued the first edition of the Code of Practice on Coastal Protection (CPCOP), which will take effect from 2028.
The CPCOP is a key component of Singapore’s new coastal protection regulatory framework under the Sewerage, Drainage and Coastal Protection Act 1999 (SDCPA), following the commencement of the Coastal Protection and Other Amendments Act 2026 (CPOAA) on 29 May 2026.
The regime is significant for landowners, developers, tenants, occupiers, purchasers, financiers and operators of coastal and waterfront assets, as it introduces legally enforceable obligations to plan, implement, maintain and, where necessary, operate coastal protection measures for prescribed places.
To view our update on the key features of the CPCOP, please click here.
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