NEW FLOATING Structure In SG!!
- KORDOTSIN
- 20-08-11 09:33
- 5,012
The Float @ Marina Bay was never really supposed to be a permanent structure, with the structure intended as a temporary solution to hosting events in place of the former National Stadium in Kallang (demolished for the Sports Hub).
Now, as stated by PM Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Message, it is moving on for a more permanent structure, and we think it's pretty cool!
Read more from this article by Channel NewsAsia!
The NS (National Service) Square, which will replace The Float @ Marina Bay, will become a “red dot” and the “central focus” of Singapore’s downtown, announced Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Revealing artist's impressions of the area for the first time, Mr Lee said the development will be aligned on a central axis, with The Promontory on the opposite side of Marina Bay.
“The platform will become a red dot, shining bright in our city. NS Square will be the central focus of our new downtown. We will build a gallery there to showcase our National Service story, and honour the contributions of national servicemen past and present.
“NS Square will also be a community space for everyone, young and old, to enjoy. And of course, we will continue to hold our National Day Parades there.”
Mr Lee had announced in 2017 that The Float @ Marina Bay would be redeveloped into a permanent space to commemorate national service, renamed NS Square and serve as the primary venue for the National Day Parade.
After completing their basic military training (BMT), national service recruits hold their passing out parade at the Float, said Mr Lee.
“It helps them to understand what they are defending, and why generations of national servicemen have been willing to serve and sacrifice, to defend this metropolis that we have built together, and also the society that created all this: Our families. Our friends. Our lives. Our future.”
The permanent stage deck will feature a grandstand of 30,000 seats, and when not in use for events, the stage area will be a multi-purpose space for community activities.
It will also showcase Singapore's NS stories through galleries featuring Army exhibits.
What do you think of the new facility?
