The Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Joint Working Committee has approved the draft master plan for the Tianjin eco-city submitted by the combined team from Singapore and China.

The committee is co-chaired by National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan and China's Vice-Minister for Housing and Rural-Urban Construction, Qiu Baoxing.

The team's proposal, which will be released by the Tianjin government for public consultation in mid-April, has been given the go-ahead by the committee.

The plan incorporates natural existing conditions of the site, such as wetlands and rivers. It will also include a mix of commercial, residential and business park developments.

The proposed city will also have a comprehensive public transport network that features an LRT line, buses and extensive cycling and foot paths.

Buildings will be erected using environmentally-safe standards and the use of renewable energy will also be promoted. - CNA/vm