Contents of regional plan

The regional plan shall indicate the manner in which land in the region should be used, the phasing of development, the net work of communications and transport, the proposals for conservation and development of natural resources, and in particular :- (a) allocation of land to such purposes as residential, industrial, agricultural or as forests or for mineral exploitation; (b) reservation of open spaces for recreational purposes, gardens, tree belts, and animal sanctuaries; (c) access or development of transport and communication facilities such as roads, railways, water ways, and the allocation and development of airports; (d) requirements and suggestions for development of public utilities such as water supply, drainage and electricity; (e) allocation of areas to be developed as “Special Areas” wherein new towns, townships, large industrial estates or any other type of large development projects may be established; (f) landscaping and the preservation of areas in their natural state; (g) measures relating to the prevention of erosion, including rejuvenation of forest areas; (h) proposals relating to irrigation, water supply or flood control works.