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    Feb 1, 2010

    ECONOMIC STRATEGIES COMMITTEE REPORT

    Tg Pagar is next Marina Bay


    The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) has suggested the Government redevelop the port land at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel and Pulau Brani into a new waterfront city. -- PHOTO: URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

    EVEN before Singapore's Marina Bay is completed, the next iconic development has been identified by the Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) - Tanjong Pagar.

    Senior Minister of State Grace Fu said on Monday that the port could be transformed 'into a another Marina Bay and it can offer immense opportunities to support future growth'.

    This is an example of the 'bold and imaginative urban planning and redevelopment' that the ESC report said is necessary to develop the infrastructure necessary to provide 'the highest quality of life in Asia'.

    The port's lease is up in 2027.

    'We have to make more efficient use of our land, to maximise optimise its economic value and preserve a sense of space in our residential neighbourhoods,' said the report, released on Monday.

    'We must also expand our land bank. by investing in the creation of underground space, especially around our transport nodes,' it added.

    The end-goal of such infrastructure development is to position Singapore as a global city.

    'Being a global city and a meeting point in Asia for enterprise, talent, cultures and ideas, will be a source of competitiveness and growth in its own right.' said the report.

    The ESC report is available on the ESC website at www.esc.gov.sg.

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    Tg Pagar set to be next waterfront city

    By Jessica Cheam


    In the future waterfront city that is being envisaged, the current landscape of cranes and shipping containers will be turned into a lifestyle and tourism hub. -- PHOTO: URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY


    EVEN as Singapore's iconic Marina Bay nears completion, its next waterfront city has been identified: Tanjong Pagar.

    Right now, it is home to cranes and rows of stacked containers waiting to be loaded onto ships calling at one of the world's busiest ports.

    But come 2027, when port operator PSA Corporation's lease on the land expires, the prime waterfront space should become home to skyscrapers of another sort.

    The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) yesterday called for Tanjong Pagar to be transformed into a waterfront city catering for the expansion of Singapore's business district and boasting apartments, hotels, and lifestyle and tourism facilities.

    'This area is very attractive, it is just at the fringe of the city, the size is comparable to another Marina Bay and it can offer immense opportunities to support future growth,' said Senior Minister of State for National Development Grace Fu yesterday.

    Because of its proximity to the Central Business District, Sentosa and universities, Tanjong Pagar 'will give us lots of elements to work on and we're quite excited about the potential', she added.

    However, details are not ready at the moment as the Government is not looking at developing it any time soon.

    Ms Fu, who co-chaired the ESC sub-committee on higher land productivity for future growth, said this is all part of the committee's push to make the most productive use of Singapore's land.

    This is especially since Singapore's competitiveness will in future rest on being 'a global city and a meeting point in Asia for enterprise, talent, cultures and ideas'.

    The idea is make each piece of land work harder and examine how land use should be reconfigured to support the new economic strategies for the country.

    For example, more incentives and grants could be given to encourage the private sector to pilot innovative plant layouts for key manufacturing sectors to minimise the use of land, she said.

    'We will also have to progressively step up the rejuvenation of mature industrial estates and at the more macro level... recycle land to support new economic activities,' she added.

    Another look may also be taken at industrial spaces which one cannot imagine could be used for other purposes.

    Lorong Halus, for example, used to be just a dumping ground for rubbish, but is now home to wildlife.

    'So we would try not to imagine Tuas as it is now, but rather a place where we could find a congregation of not just economic (or) industrial activities but hopefully residential and recreational as well - a much more pleasant place and a place for the birds as well!' Ms Fu quipped.

    'We are limited in terms of land but I think we are not limited in terms of imagination and creativity.'

    Commenting on the plans for Tanjong Pagar, Mr Steven Choo, chief executive of the Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore, said they will add a new dimension to land-scarce Singapore.

    However, he also noted that this is a long-term vision which will not have much impact on the current market over the next few years.

    'But eventually I'm sure it will open up more options, more quality living, offices, accommodation, and more variety to our urban landscape,' he said.

    Singapore Institute of Architects president Ashvinkumar Kantilal said the plans were 'very pragmatic, typical of the Singapore approach'.

    The location already boasts Sentosa, residential estates, and a shopping and office hub, and will present a great planning opportunity 'when the time comes', he added.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mr funny
    EVEN as Singapore's iconic Marina Bay nears completion, its next waterfront city has been identified: Tanjong Pagar.

    Right now, it is home to cranes and rows of stacked containers waiting to be loaded onto ships calling at one of the world's busiest ports.

    But come 2027, when port operator PSA Corporation's lease on the land expires, the prime waterfront space should become home to skyscrapers of another sort.
    So, is it likely that the PSA will move all its activities to West Coast? Looks like it is going to be case unless they identify another location to develop the shipping port.

    If all shipping activities are going to be concentrated in West Coast, will it be a negative or positive impact to the property prices in district 5? This is worth considering if one decides to buy any property in district 5, especially those near to the west coast area. Imagine having trucks and trucks of containers passing your house everyday.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Avatar
    So, is it likely that the PSA will move all its activities to West Coast? Looks like it is going to be case unless they identify another location to develop the shipping port.

    If all shipping activities are going to be concentrated in West Coast, will it be a negative or positive impact to the property prices in district 5? This is worth considering if one decides to buy any property in district 5, especially those near to the west coast area. Imagine having trucks and trucks of containers passing your house everyday.
    I believe that West Coast would not be able to accomodate the size of the port . The planners are more likely to look at the area around Tuas which would make more sense as land is being reclaimed there . Also all the port operations can be consolidated there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jsh
    I believe that West Coast would not be able to accomodate the size of the port . The planners are more likely to look at the area around Tuas which would make more sense as land is being reclaimed there . Also all the port operations can be consolidated there.
    I believe to build a new shipping port, the seabed must be deep enough for large container ships to go near...not too sure whether the seabed is deep enough at Tuas area but I think Tuas was reclaimed land and seabed may not be deep enough. My bet is on West Coast as there is already an existing one which may be under utilised now. Expanding from an existing port may be easier.

    How abt the east side? Putting another shipping port there may have an advantage as it is near to the airport (e.g. better connectivity for cargoes with both air and sea shipment required).

    It will be interesting to see which location they will move the shipping activities at Tanjong Pagar to, if the govt decides not to renew the lease with PSA at Tanjong Pagar.

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    Mmm, Changi is also possible but is the seabed deep enough there? Otherwise the only time-tested and proven possible location is the West Coast which they are already using now. Those at Tuas are man-made and may not be sustainable and thus too high risk. Given that many heavy industries are also in Tuas, Jurong Island, Jurong East and Jurong West, West Coast seems like most possible location.

    Quote Originally Posted by Avatar
    I believe to build a new shipping port, the seabed must be deep enough for large container ships to go near...not too sure whether the seabed is deep enough at Tuas area but I think Tuas was reclaimed land and seabed may not be deep enough. My bet is on West Coast as there is already an existing one which may be under utilised now. Expanding from an existing port may be easier.

    How abt the east side? Putting another shipping port there may have an advantage as it is near to the airport (e.g. better connectivity for cargoes with both air and sea shipment required).

    It will be interesting to see which location they will move the shipping activities at Tanjong Pagar to, if the govt decides not to renew the lease with PSA at Tanjong Pagar.

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    Quote Originally Posted by teddybear
    Mmm, Changi is also possible but is the seabed deep enough there? Otherwise the only time-tested and proven possible location is the West Coast which they are already using now. Those at Tuas are man-made and may not be sustainable and thus too high risk. Given that many heavy industries are also in Tuas, Jurong Island, Jurong East and Jurong West, West Coast seems like most possible location.
    for years govt's been dredging the west of west coast ..Tuas side
    digging deeper .. creating a deep port ..

    so dont start creating panick with west coast will be the next port ...

    and pls ... to move keppel is a massive project...take at least 10 - 20 yrs

    as it is PSA is now into more consultation .. selling their know how and less into physical shipping

    in 10- 15 yrs spore will now longer need to make money from shippping

    so you think is there a need to move keppel to west coast (tuas) at all ?
    or simply remove the entire industry ?

    there are alot of things happening outside spore

    dont make a decision based on one ESC recommendation

    even if it does come true .. think about developments in other regions around singapore .. cos they can affect us just as much ..

    to me moving the port completely or to another location is but a part of some bigger plan ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by proud owner
    for years govt's been dredging the west of west coast ..Tuas side
    digging deeper .. creating a deep port ..
    You are right! Tuas will be the new mega port! Hmm...Now that Tuas is going to be mega port, will they also consider removing pasir panjang as a seconday port to free up more lands for residential/commercial development? I think it is possible and it will sure bring positive impact to west coast projects! But then, it may not happen in the near future...

    Quote from Sunday Times [7 Feb 10]
    Experts back Tuas port idea
    YES, go west and make Tuas the new mega port, if a proposal to free the Tanjong Pagar port area for a waterfront makeover gets the green light, experts suggest.
    Although the lease at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel and Pulau Brani terminals ends only in 2027, it was a proposal by the Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) last week that sparked the buzz among shipping and property analysts.
    The ESC had mooted turning Tanjong Pagar into a new waterfront development. It also called for a study on the long-term possibility of consolidating current port facilities at Tuas into a mega container port.
    The Tanjong Pagar port area currently boasts an area of 85ha and a quay length of 2.3km.
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said that under the Government's Concept Plan review, it will assess the feasibility of a consolidated mega port.
    The MPA will take into account its need to achieve best-in-class efficiency and sustain Singapore's long-term competitiveness.

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