How much land is involved in the Singapore-Johor land swap?

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A land swap deal involving approximately 21.5 hectares of land has been agreed upon between the Singapore government and the Regent of Johor.

A land swap valued at RM20 billion has been agreed upon between the Singapore government and Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Regent of Johor, concerning land at Holland Road. This agreement involves the transfer of 13 hectares of land owned by Tunku Mahkota Ismail to the Singapore government, in exchange for 8.5 hectares of state land from Singapore.
Land Transfer Details

Tunku Mahkota Ismail currently possesses a total of 21.1 hectares of land situated at Holland Road, a parcel that has been under the private ownership of the Johor royal family for generations. As part of the land swap, he will cede 13 hectares of this land to the Singapore government.
Reciprocal Land Exchange

In return for the land provided by Tunku Mahkota Ismail, the Singapore government will transfer 8.5 hectares of its state land to him. The joint statement from the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) indicated that the land parcels involved in this swap are of comparable value.
Development Considerations

The agreement facilitates Tunku Mahkota Ismail's plans to develop his land, with the swap ensuring that these planned developments will be situated further from the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The Regent of Johor may proceed with developing his land post-swap, with the statement suggesting suitability for low-rise, low-density residential uses, subject to due process and environmental impact assessments. The land received by the Singapore government will remain undeveloped for the time being, with future plans for the area to be determined.

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