SINGAPORE - The newly completed Woodlands Waterfront will be yet another recreational choice for residents, said Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan.

He was speaking at the Sembawang GRC Residents' Day and completion ceremony for the Woodlands Waterfront.

Woodlands Waterfront will be one of the latest recreational and leisure choices for residents in the Northern region, which also includes Admiralty Park and the Northern Explorer Park Connector Network.

The park includes the "Scenic Trail" that lets visitors have a bird's eye view of the park and also look across the Straits of Johor.

A 700-metre stretch of cantilevered promenade with fitness areas and look-out points is also included in the 9-hectare park. There is also a 1.5km long waterfront promenade and jetty for visitors to take in the sea view, as well as a multi-generational playground and fitness corner for families and people of all ages.

The idea for a coastal park and promenade at Woodlands was first suggested by the Urban Redevelopment Authority in 2002 and later incorporated into the URA's Park and Waterbodies Plan.

Ng Lang, Chief Executive Officer of URA, said the park was part of URA's aim to enhance the quality of Singapore's living environment and make it a good city to work and play in.

"At the back of our minds, we have always planned with the aim to offer unique leisure options to all Singaporeans when carrying out environmental improvement projects like the Woodlands Waterfront," he said.

The location was chosen for its popularity with residents, who use it for their jogging, walking and cycling routes.