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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre) at the T5 ground-breaking ceremony on May 14.ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
Vanessa Paige Chelvan and Esther Loi
UPDATED May 14, 2025, 10:37 PM
SINGAPORE – The development of Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5) – a “bold move” to keep the Singapore air hub competitive – will raise demand for services and workers, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
“This will provide more jobs for Singaporeans, requiring skill sets in new areas like data science, robotics and sustainability,” he said on May 14 at the T5 ground-breaking ceremony, which marks the start of construction on the mega terminal in Changi East.
T5 is slated to open in the mid-2030s.
“The construction itself of T5 is a significant, complex engineering project,” said PM Wong, adding that Singapore businesses will have the chance to take part in the process. Some of these companies are already involved in the works.
“Like our forefathers who chose to build Changi, we dare to dream big and aim high today,” PM Wong added.
He said the country plans for the long term and has built up the resources needed to invest in T5 and turn its plans into reality.
PM Wong, who is also Finance Minister, said T5, which was mooted in 2013, will be a multi-year project, spanning many terms of government.
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Designed to handle about 50 million passengers a year, T5 will allow Changi Airport to process 140 million passengers yearly – up from its current capacity of 90 million.
“It is a very significant milestone in our aviation journey,” PM Wong said.
The development of Changi Airport is a reflection of the Singapore story, one where “we continue to defy the odds, exceed all expectations and keep on striving to reach greater heights”, he added.
Turning to the airport’s history, PM Wong noted that Changi Airport nearly did not happen.
In the 1970s, as Paya Lebar Airport struggled to cope with growing air traffic, consultants recommended expanding the airport and adding a second runway, as relocating the airport to Changi would be too expensive.
The consultants doubted that there would be enough demand for air travel to justify the move, PM Wong said.
“Luckily, we decided on a different path,” he told about 450 guests gathered at the ground-breaking ceremony on the site of the future T5.
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Singapore’s pioneers anticipated that demand for air travel would grow, as they “had the foresight to think not just one or two years, but decades, ahead”, PM Wong said.
They also saw that Changi was a better location for an airport, as it would provide more space.
“That is why we proceeded with Changi, and generations of Singaporeans have since been part of this Changi story,” PM Wong said.
Changi, “like Singapore, this improbable nation we have”, has defied the odds to thrive and succeed, beyond all expectations, he noted.
Changi Airport’s success has, in turn, transformed Singapore by connecting it to the world.
“This connectivity has powered our growth as an air hub, driving industries like tourism, aerospace and logistics,” PM Wong noted.
The aviation sector now contributes 5 per cent of Singapore’s gross domestic product, and creates and sustains many good jobs for Singaporeans.
It has also allowed home-grown brands such as operator Changi Airport Group, national carrier Singapore Airlines and Sats, an air cargo handling company and airline caterer, to soar globally, PM Wong said.
In April, London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax named Changi Airport the world’s best airport in 2025, the 13th time it has nabbed the top spot.
But PM Wong cautioned against becoming complacent amid an uncertain and unpredictable global economy, and noted that “competition is also sharpening”.
“Other countries are investing significantly in modernising their airport infrastructure and in adjacent infrastructure like airport cities,” he said.
Singapore must continue to work hard, stay connected to the world, and ensure its air hub remains competitive, PM Wong said.
He said Singapore is confident in making the “bold move” to build T5 because of its people.
“We have a capable, dedicated and resilient aviation community,” he told the audience, made up of workers from the aviation industry.
“You are the secret sauce behind Changi’s success.”
Changi T5 will create new jobs and opportunities for S’poreans: PM Wong at ground-breaking
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre) at the T5 ground-breaking ceremony on May 14.ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
Vanessa Paige Chelvan and Esther Loi
UPDATED May 14, 2025, 10:37 PM
SINGAPORE – The development of Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5) – a “bold move” to keep the Singapore air hub competitive – will raise demand for services and workers, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
“This will provide more jobs for Singaporeans, requiring skill sets in new areas like data science, robotics and sustainability,” he said on May 14 at the T5 ground-breaking ceremony, which marks the start of construction on the mega terminal in Changi East.
T5 is slated to open in the mid-2030s.
“The construction itself of T5 is a significant, complex engineering project,” said PM Wong, adding that Singapore businesses will have the chance to take part in the process. Some of these companies are already involved in the works.
“Like our forefathers who chose to build Changi, we dare to dream big and aim high today,” PM Wong added.
He said the country plans for the long term and has built up the resources needed to invest in T5 and turn its plans into reality.
PM Wong, who is also Finance Minister, said T5, which was mooted in 2013, will be a multi-year project, spanning many terms of government.
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Designed to handle about 50 million passengers a year, T5 will allow Changi Airport to process 140 million passengers yearly – up from its current capacity of 90 million.
“It is a very significant milestone in our aviation journey,” PM Wong said.
The development of Changi Airport is a reflection of the Singapore story, one where “we continue to defy the odds, exceed all expectations and keep on striving to reach greater heights”, he added.
Turning to the airport’s history, PM Wong noted that Changi Airport nearly did not happen.
In the 1970s, as Paya Lebar Airport struggled to cope with growing air traffic, consultants recommended expanding the airport and adding a second runway, as relocating the airport to Changi would be too expensive.
The consultants doubted that there would be enough demand for air travel to justify the move, PM Wong said.
“Luckily, we decided on a different path,” he told about 450 guests gathered at the ground-breaking ceremony on the site of the future T5.
PM Wong breaks ground on Changi Airport T5; all SIA, Scoot flights to move there when it opensTEL, CRL MRT lines to be extended to serve Changi Airport Terminal 5
Singapore’s pioneers anticipated that demand for air travel would grow, as they “had the foresight to think not just one or two years, but decades, ahead”, PM Wong said.
They also saw that Changi was a better location for an airport, as it would provide more space.
“That is why we proceeded with Changi, and generations of Singaporeans have since been part of this Changi story,” PM Wong said.
Changi, “like Singapore, this improbable nation we have”, has defied the odds to thrive and succeed, beyond all expectations, he noted.
Changi Airport’s success has, in turn, transformed Singapore by connecting it to the world.
“This connectivity has powered our growth as an air hub, driving industries like tourism, aerospace and logistics,” PM Wong noted.
The aviation sector now contributes 5 per cent of Singapore’s gross domestic product, and creates and sustains many good jobs for Singaporeans.
It has also allowed home-grown brands such as operator Changi Airport Group, national carrier Singapore Airlines and Sats, an air cargo handling company and airline caterer, to soar globally, PM Wong said.
In April, London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax named Changi Airport the world’s best airport in 2025, the 13th time it has nabbed the top spot.
But PM Wong cautioned against becoming complacent amid an uncertain and unpredictable global economy, and noted that “competition is also sharpening”.
“Other countries are investing significantly in modernising their airport infrastructure and in adjacent infrastructure like airport cities,” he said.
Singapore must continue to work hard, stay connected to the world, and ensure its air hub remains competitive, PM Wong said.
He said Singapore is confident in making the “bold move” to build T5 because of its people.
“We have a capable, dedicated and resilient aviation community,” he told the audience, made up of workers from the aviation industry.
“You are the secret sauce behind Changi’s success.”
Changi T5 will create new jobs and opportunities for S’poreans: PM Wong at ground-breaking
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre) at the T5 ground-breaking ceremony on May 14.ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
Vanessa Paige Chelvan and Esther Loi
UPDATED May 14, 2025, 10:37 PM
SINGAPORE – The development of Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5) – a “bold move” to keep the Singapore air hub competitive – will raise demand for services and workers, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
“This will provide more jobs for Singaporeans, requiring skill sets in new areas like data science, robotics and sustainability,” he said on May 14 at the T5 ground-breaking ceremony, which marks the start of construction on the mega terminal in Changi East.
T5 is slated to open in the mid-2030s.
“The construction itself of T5 is a significant, complex engineering project,” said PM Wong, adding that Singapore businesses will have the chance to take part in the process. Some of these companies are already involved in the works.
“Like our forefathers who chose to build Changi, we dare to dream big and aim high today,” PM Wong added.
He said the country plans for the long term and has built up the resources needed to invest in T5 and turn its plans into reality.
PM Wong, who is also Finance Minister, said T5, which was mooted in 2013, will be a multi-year project, spanning many terms of government.
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“It is a very significant milestone in our aviation journey,” PM Wong said.
The development of Changi Airport is a reflection of the Singapore story, one where “we continue to defy the odds, exceed all expectations and keep on striving to reach greater heights”, he added.
Turning to the airport’s history, PM Wong noted that Changi Airport nearly did not happen.
In the 1970s, as Paya Lebar Airport struggled to cope with growing air traffic, consultants recommended expanding the airport and adding a second runway, as relocating the airport to Changi would be too expensive.
The consultants doubted that there would be enough demand for air travel to justify the move, PM Wong said.
“Luckily, we decided on a different path,” he told about 450 guests gathered at the ground-breaking ceremony on the site of the future T5.
More on this Topic
PM Wong breaks ground on Changi Airport T5; all SIA, Scoot flights to move there when it opensTEL, CRL MRT lines to be extended to serve Changi Airport Terminal 5
Singapore’s pioneers anticipated that demand for air travel would grow, as they “had the foresight to think not just one or two years, but decades, ahead”, PM Wong said.
They also saw that Changi was a better location for an airport, as it would provide more space.
“That is why we proceeded with Changi, and generations of Singaporeans have since been part of this Changi story,” PM Wong said.
Changi, “like Singapore, this improbable nation we have”, has defied the odds to thrive and succeed, beyond all expectations, he noted.
Changi Airport’s success has, in turn, transformed Singapore by connecting it to the world.
“This connectivity has powered our growth as an air hub, driving industries like tourism, aerospace and logistics,” PM Wong noted.
The aviation sector now contributes 5 per cent of Singapore’s gross domestic product, and creates and sustains many good jobs for Singaporeans.
It has also allowed home-grown brands such as operator Changi Airport Group, national carrier Singapore Airlines and Sats, an air cargo handling company and airline caterer, to soar globally, PM Wong said.
In April, London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax named Changi Airport the world’s best airport in 2025, the 13th time it has nabbed the top spot.
But PM Wong cautioned against becoming complacent amid an uncertain and unpredictable global economy, and noted that “competition is also sharpening”.
“Other countries are investing significantly in modernising their airport infrastructure and in adjacent infrastructure like airport cities,” he said.
Singapore must continue to work hard, stay connected to the world, and ensure its air hub remains competitive, PM Wong said.
He said Singapore is confident in making the “bold move” to build T5 because of its people.
“We have a capable, dedicated and resilient aviation community,” he told the audience, made up of workers from the aviation industry.
“You are the secret sauce behind Changi’s success.”
