Singapore River

Plans to create a 6km-long green connection stretching from the Singapore Botanic Gardens to Singapore River have been unveiled by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and National Parks Board (NParks). This comes after a public exhibition and consultation exercise by URA, NParks and the Singapore Tourism Board last year, where the agencies collected feedback from the public about enhancing the...

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Stakeholders along the Singapore River have formed a new partnership to enliven the various precincts along the river and enhance visitor experience. Called the Singapore River One or SRO, this not-for-profit entity will work with property owners and business operators along Singapore River to execute a five-year business plan with the aim of making the precinct more vibrant and attractive to...

Most businesses along the Singapore River are backing plans to revitalise the area. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) will appoint a business consultancy to kick-start a five-year plan to market the riverfront attractions. Harry's Holdings has nine bars and restaurants along the Singapore River, including stores at Esplanade, Marina Bay, Robertson Quay, Boat Quay and Clarke Quay. The firm said...

A new S$35 million waterfront promenade at Marina Bay in central Singapore will be ready by the end of next year. The Urban Redevelopment Authority has promised that visitors will get a panoramic view of the Bay from any spot on the promenade. Its key design features a continuous waterfront loop, and along the Bayfront, visitors can expect to see dancing water jets, an eco-friendly Visitor Centre, a Mist...

The Singapore River, once a lifeline to early immigrants, will spring to life for two weekends from September 19 to 28 for the Singapore River Festival. Among the many events leading up to the Formula One night race in late September is a dance drama spectacle "Legenda Singapura". The half hour-long performance, which will also include a float parade, tracks the journey of Sang Nila Utama and Singapore's...

The Swissotel Merchant Court Hotel in Singapore is being offered for sale by international tender. The sale is managed by Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels. The 476-room hotel is located on the banks of the Singapore River and is within walking distance to the city's business and financial districts. Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels expects investor interest in the property to be strong from regions such as Europe and...

The air along Robertson Quay has finally been cleared. And the source of the offending stench a 1m-thick layer of sludge lining the bed of the Singapore River has been removed, giving the area a breath of fresh air. The years of muck that lined a 50m stretch of riverbed could have been due to dead leaves, litter and silt discharged from nearby worksites, especially after rain, said a PUB officer during a...

You are dining al fresco by the river, tourists at the next table are taking in the tropical night scene, a gentle breeze blows — and suddenly, there is a smell from the river. It is pungent and will not go away; and the night is ruined. This has been the scene along the Singapore River recently, in particular at Robertson Quay. The river's brackish waters may have needed more cleaning up, but for the...

The area around the Singapore River is getting a new look to give it a night-time buzz, and lighting will be a key feature in the makeover. The Read and Cavenagh bridges will be fitted with programmable lights that produce different colours and patterns. There will also be lights under the Clemenceau, Coleman and Elgin bridges. Even the underpasses at Boat Quay, Empress Place and Clarke Quay will be...