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June 19, 2008
Capitol site and two new growth areas up for sale
By Joyce Teo
THE iconic Capitol Theatre, Singapore's first cinema, and nearby century-old Stamford House finally have a chance for a new lease of life.
The Government on Thursday announced that it will sell the huge 1.45ha prime site housing these historic building in December. Any development must include a hotel.
It is also offering developers the first sites in the new growth areas of Jurong and Kallang as part of its half-yearly release of land sale.
Altogether, 40 site across Singapore will be offered in the second half of this year.
The North Bridge Road plot featuring the Capitol Theatre, Capitol Building, Stamford House and Capitol Centre, is one of the eight confirmed sites.
Read the full report in Friday's edition of The Straits Times.