Though Singapore's first British Resident, William Farquhar, expressed concerns about the cost and feasibility of reclaiming this land, it was eventually decided that the project was achievable.
Meski Residen Britania pertama di Singapura, William Farquhar, mengkhawatirkan biaya dan kelayakan reklamasi daratan, ia akhirnya memutuskan bahwa proyek ini bisa dilaksanakan.