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The redevelopment is part of the government’s larger efforts to remake Singapore’s Greater Southern Waterfront (GSW) and is in line with the plans laid out by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech.
An exhaustive blueprint for the redevelopment of Sentosa and Pulau Brani into a “game-changing leisure and tourism destination”, with plans for rejuvenated beaches and new concepts and spaces, was revealed on 20 September.
However, as part of those plans, the iconic 37 m-tall Merlion will no longer form part of its skyline, reported Channel News Asia.
While there are no current plans to relocate the Merlion, Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) CEO Quek Swee Kuan said the SDC is studying the best way for its commemoration.
He further added that SDC decided to tear down the iconic statue after careful consideration.
As visitors become more “sophisticated and well connected”, their tendency is to look for experiences according to the CEO.
The redevelopment is part of the government’s larger efforts to remake Singapore’s Greater Southern Waterfront (GSW) and is in line with the plans laid out by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech.
The redevelopment plan is expected to be done in phases over the next two or three decades.
SDC said the construction for the first milestone project, a 30,000 sq m (322,917 sq ft) multi-sensory walkway, will commence on the fourth quarter of this year.
The S$90 million multi-sensory walkway, named Sentosa Sensoryscape, is targeted to be completed by 2022.
“The Sentosa-Brani masterplan is one of our tourism developments to position Singapore as a leading destination for the next few decades,” said Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and for Education Chee Hong Tat.
“Our tourism industry is doing well and still has plenty of scope for further growth and rejuvenation. It is one of our economic engines that can continue to create many good jobs for Singaporeans,” he noted.
Having a two-tiered walkway, Sensoryscape will connect Sentosa’s southern beaches to Resorts World Sentosa in the north. It will also feature amenities that will stimulate the five senses.
“Sentosa Sensoryscape is the first project under this masterplan. It will complement the expansion of Resorts World Sentosa and subsequent infrastructure enhancements on Sentosa and Pulau Brani,” said Chee.
As part of the bigger master plan, Sentosa and Pulau Brani will be redeveloped into five zones.
The zones, named beachfront, island heart, ridgeline, vibrant cluster and waterfront, aims to give a unique experience to guests.
Beachfront will have water-themed attractions for the family.
Island heart will be the entire development’s centre and will have outdoor and indoor attractions, with views of Mount Serapong.
Ridgeline is aimed at the nature lovers, offering heritage and nature attractions connecting Fort Siloso to Mount Serapong, Mount Faber, Mount Imbiah and Pulau Brani.
Vibrant cluster will be the attraction and festive zone, having big attractions and an outdoor performance area.
Lastly, the city-facing waterfront will retain its port architecture as a commemoration of its port heritage. It will also have a futuristic discovery park.
Victor Kang, Digital Content Specialist at PropertyGuru, edited this story. To contact him about this or other stories, email victorkang@propertyguru.com.sg
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