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title: "URA names new CEO as Lim Eng Hwee exits role"
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description: "The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has announced leadership changes, with Lim Eng Hwee stepping down as CEO on August 31. Deputy CEO Tan Shiao Ling will assume the role of CEO starting September 1, while Lim Li Chuen will become the new deputy CEO and chief planner. Lim Eng Hwee has led URA since 2017, overseeing significant land use strategies and development projects. Tan has been instrumental in translating national priorities into planning initiatives, and Lim Li Chuen has contributed to major planning reviews and public engagement efforts."
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# URA names new CEO as Lim Eng Hwee exits role

**Deputy CEO Tan Shiao Ling will take over from 1 September.**

The Ministry of National Development and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) have announced senior leadership changes, with URA chief executive Lim Eng Hwee set to step down on 31 August.

Deputy CEO and chief planner Tan Shiao Ling, Adele will take over as CEO from 1 September, while group director of physical planning Lim Li Chuen, Yvonne will be appointed deputy CEO and chief planner on the same date.

E. Lim has led URA since 2017, overseeing key land use strategies including the Draft Master Plans 2019 and 2025, and the Long-Term Plan Review 2022.

During his tenure, URA advanced major development areas such as Jurong Lake District, Paya Lebar Air Base and Orchard Road, while strengthening public engagement in planning.

He also supported sustainability initiatives, including the Long Island project, and expanded recreational and heritage projects such as the Rail Corridor and Marina Bay precinct developments.

Tan has been responsible for translating national priorities into long-term and near-term plans, including leading the Long-Term Plan Review and the Draft Master Plan 2025.

She also oversaw extensive public consultations involving more than 15,000 participants and advanced planning initiatives such as the use of underground space.

L. Lim has led major planning reviews since 2015 and played a key role in the Draft Master Plan 2025 engagement, which reached over 220,000 participants.

She also contributed to the development of areas such as Jurong Lake District and new housing sites including Bukit Timah Turf City.

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