Back for the 17th time, the Sheares Bridge Run, which began at Esplanade Drive, attracted 70,000 runners on Sunday morning. For the participants, the highlight of the event was running across the Marina Barrage – the newest development at the Marina Bay area. Guest-of-Honour, Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean, also joined the runners in the new scenic route. The event ended with a carnival at the Padang...
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Demand for hotel rooms around the Marina Bay area this weekend is high as many Singaporeans will be checking in to watch the National Day parade. Many view the hotels as vantage points to watch the parade in air-conditioned comfort. Some Singaporeans are willing to splurge, as rooms with a view at the Mandarin Oriental are going for a minimum of US$564. Demand for such rooms is also strong for Ritz...
Singapore's Gardens by the Bay project is on track for completion by the end of 2010. National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan said the project is unaffected by the government's recent decision to defer S$1.7 billion worth of public-sector building projects – a move meant to ease the pressure on the construction industry in Singapore. Mr Mah was speaking to the media at the official opening of the...
In the near future, one will be able to stroll, jog or cycle around the whole of Singapore just by following an extensive route. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is developing a 150-kilometre round-island path as part of its Leisure Plan. Overview of Gardens by the Bay site National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan revealed details of new recreational options at the Architectural Design Awards...
The government has chosen the consortium of Bermello, Ajamil & Partners and RSP Architects Planners & Engineers to design the new International Cruise Terminal at Marina South. Maunsell Consultants (Singapore) has been appointed the engineering consultant for the project. This was revealed in a joint news release by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and JTC Corporation (JTC) on Monday. It said...
Singapore's latest iconic attraction was officially opened by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday evening. The launch of the Singapore Flyer was marked by an open-air extravaganza that included performances and fireworks. The laser and pyro displays were choreographed to a music composition which was specially arranged by well-known local composer Iskandar Ismail. The S$240-million Singapore Flyer...
Even as some market observers are saying that the Singapore property market is weakening, Macquarie Global Property Advisers (MGPA) is still optimistic and sees value in the office, retail and residential sectors. “There are still some good bargains around, and in the next 6 to 9 months, there might be better pricing value,” said MGPA’s chief executive (Asia investments) Simon Treacy at the signing...
The Ophir Rochor area is undergoing a revamp. And a landmark development has been planned for this new office district. The Ophir Rochor district has been slated to be a new growth extension from the Marina Bay area. An artist's impression of Ophir Rochor district. The first plot next to Parkview Square will be released for sale in June as part of the government land sales programme. Analysts expect...
New Ophir-Rochor land parcel marketed at premier property event in Cannes. A PRIME land parcel enveloping Parkview Square in Bugis may soon draw more top developers to Singapore, just as the Beach Road and Marina View parcels did last year. The 2.74 ha site, along Rochor and Ophir Roads, will comprise office and hotel space, said the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), which is pitching it to an...
The Urban Redevelopment Authority has announced its plans for the Ophir-Rochor corridor. The project is expected to be developed over the next ten to 15 years as part of plans to rejuvenate the Central Business District. It will feature a mix of offices, hotels and other complementary facilities in a park-like environment. The first land parcel in the new Ophir-Rochor corridor will be launched for sale...