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CNA938 Rewind - More than 9 in 10 satisfied with their property agent; What's next for CEA?
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New Paper
14-06-2025
- Business
- New Paper
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, St Wilfred Sport Centre to close; sites may be used for public housing
The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex and St Wilfred Sport Centre will close in the second half of 2025 when their leases expire, Sport Singapore (SportSG), the Housing Board and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said in a joint media statement on June 13. The swimming complex at 21 Geylang Bahru Lane will close on Sept 1, and the St Wilfred facility in Whampoa will shutter on Oct 1. The Kallang Basin venue also houses a gym, while the other has a tennis and squash centre and a football field. The national agencies are studying plans to redevelop both sites for public housing, said the statement. "This is part of our ongoing efforts to address the strong and broad-based demand for housing in recent years," said the agencies. "As part of our long-term planning efforts, the Government will also continue to develop and enhance sports infrastructure, working closely with the community to meet Singapore's evolving lifestyle and recreational needs." After the closures of both facilities, residents in Whampoa and Geylang Bahru can visit alternative options such as a new sports facility in Kolam Ayer and another venue in Whampoa which is due to be completed by end-2025. They can also visit the ActiveSG swimming complexes in Serangoon, Geylang East and Jalan Besar, squash and tennis courts at Kallang ActiveSG Squash Centre, Burghley ActiveSG Squash and Tennis Centre, and Kallang Tennis Centre. Under the Dual-Use Scheme, the indoor sport hall and field at Bendemeer Primary School and the football field at Bendemeer Secondary School are also available. As part of the Government's Sports Facilities Master Plan, SportSG continues to "develop and rejuvenate infrastructure to meet Singapore's diverse and evolving sporting needs, interests and aspirations", said the statement. It also noted that the number of ActiveSG facilities across Singapore has increased by 30 per cent since 2013, with more in the pipeline, including the Farrer Park Town Play Field and Punggol Regional Sport Centre. ERA Singapore's key executive officer Eugene Lim said that "it makes sense for the sites to make way for better land use, especially given that they are located quite near to the city centre". He added: "The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, built in the 1980s, is relatively dated compared to many of the newer sports complexes developed in recent years. This is the same for the St Wilfred Sport Centre." Mr Lim also noted that Geylang Bahru is in need of rejuvenation as many of the blocks there were built in the 1970s. Future housing in the area is expected to be sought after since it will be within walking distance of Geylang Bahru MRT station and the Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre, he added. He said: "Due to the proximity to town, the (Build-To-Order projects) are likely to be Plus flats. The nearby sites have a plot ratio of 2.8, and assuming a similar plot ratio, we may see some high-rise BTO flats potentially up to 36 storeys. The new development may feature a mix of two- to four-room HDB flats, catering to a range of household profiles." The St Wilfred facility in Whampoa will shutter on Oct 1. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG Mr Lim also pointed out that St Wilfred Sport Centre is similar as it is located near St George's Road where many of the HDB flats were built in the 1980s. Adding that it is located near the city centre and is a 10-minute walk to Boon Keng MRT station, he said the site's "proximity and accessibility to amenities" will also potentially place the new housing in the Plus category. Prime and Plus flats, which are located closer to amenities such as MRT stations, come with stricter resale conditions such as a 10-year minimum occupation period and a subsidy clawback. Mr Nicholas Mak, chief research officer at property search portal noted that "it makes sense for both (facilities) to close" as there are other existing and upcoming sports facilities for residents. On the possible redevelopment in Kallang Basin, he said: "It gives a chance for the Government to reinvent and develop the whole area with a mixture of HDB flats and private homes. That whole area is rather aged and it is possible now to really intensify the land use there." As for St Wilfred, he added that the area can also be redeveloped to ensure it is better utilised.
Straits Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, St Wilfred Sport Centre to close; sites may be used for public housing
The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex and St Wilfred Sport Centre will cease operations in the second half of 2025. PHOTO: KALLANG BASIN SPORT CENTRE/FACEBOOK Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, St Wilfred Sport Centre to close; sites may be used for public housing SINGAPORE - The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex and St Wilfred Sport Centre will close in the second half of 2025 when their leases expire, Sport Singapore (SportSG), the Housing Board and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said in a joint media statement on June 13. The swimming complex at 21 Geylang Bahru Lane will close on Sept 1, and the St Wilfred facility in Whampoa will shutter on Oct 1. The Kallang Basin venue also houses a gym, while the other has a tennis and squash centre and a football field. The national agencies are studying plans to redevelop both sites for public housing, said the statement. 'This is part of our ongoing efforts to address the strong and broad-based demand for housing in recent years,' said the agencies. 'As part of our long-term planning efforts, the Government will also continue to develop and enhance sports infrastructure, working closely with the community to meet Singapore's evolving lifestyle and recreational needs.' After the closures of both facilities, residents in Whampoa and Geylang Bahru can visit alternative options such as a new sports facility in Kolam Ayer and another venue in Whampoa which is due to be completed by end-2025. They can also visit the ActiveSG swimming complexes in Serangoon, Geylang East and Jalan Besar, squash and tennis courts at Kallang ActiveSG Squash Centre, Burghley ActiveSG Squash and Tennis Centre, and Kallang Tennis Centre. Under the Dual-Use Scheme, the indoor sport hall and field at Bendemeer Primary School and the football field at Bendemeer Secondary School are also available. As part of the Government's Sports Facilities Master Plan, SportSG continues to 'develop and rejuvenate infrastructure to meet Singapore's diverse and evolving sporting needs, interests and aspirations', said the statement. It also noted that the number of ActiveSG facilities across Singapore has increased by 30 per cent since 2013, with more in the pipeline, including the Farrer Park Town Play Field and Punggol Regional Sport Centre. ERA Singapore's key executive officer Eugene Lim said that 'it makes sense for the sites to make way for better land use, especially given that they are located quite near to the city centre'. He added: 'The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, built in the 1980s, is relatively dated compared to many of the newer sports complexes developed in recent years. This is the same for the St Wilfred Sport Centre.' Mr Lim also noted that Geylang Bahru is in need of rejuvenation as many of the blocks there were built in the 1970s. Future housing in the area is expected to be sought after since it will be within walking distance of Geylang Bahru MRT station and the Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre, he added. He said: 'Due to the proximity to town, the (Build-To-Order projects) are likely to be Plus flats. The nearby sites have a plot ratio of 2.8, and assuming a similar plot ratio, we may see some high-rise BTO flats potentially up to 36 storeys. The new development may feature a mix of two- to four-room HDB flats, catering to a range of household profiles.' The St Wilfred facility in Whampoa will shutter on Oct 1. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG Mr Lim also pointed out that St Wilfred Sport Centre is similar as it is located near St George's Road where many of the HDB flats were built in the 1980s. Adding that it is located near the city centre and is a 10-minute walk to Boon Keng MRT station, he said the site's 'proximity and accessibility to amenities' will also potentially place the new housing in the Plus category. Prime and Plus flats, which are located closer to amenities such as MRT stations, come with stricter resale conditions such as a 10-year minimum occupation period and a subsidy clawback. Mr Nicholas Mak, chief research officer at property search portal noted that 'it makes sense for both (facilities) to close' as there are other existing and upcoming sports facilities for residents. On the possible redevelopment in Kallang Basin, he said: 'It gives a chance for the Government to reinvent and develop the whole area with a mixture of HDB flats and private homes. That whole area is rather aged and it is possible now to really intensify the land use there.' As for St Wilfred, he added that the area can also be redeveloped to ensure it is better utilised. Deepanraj Ganesan is a sports journalist at The Straits Times focusing on football, athletics, combat sports and policy-related news. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
CNA
26-05-2025
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CNA938 Rewind - Vietnam did it. Could Singapore one day ban Telegram?
CNA938 Rewind - Vietnam did it. Could Singapore one day ban Telegram? Vietnam's technology ministry has ordered telecommunication service providers there to block Telegram for not co-operating in combating alleged crimes committed by its users. This prompted Daniel Martin and Justine Moss to ask Associate Professor Natalie Pang from the Department of Communications and New Media, NUS, the question: Could we ever see a messaging app banned in Singapore? 16 mins CNA938 Rewind - Ultra-luxury condominium sales rise in 2025 Singapore's ultra-luxury condominium market looks set to be regaining momentum in 2025, amid ongoing global economic uncertainties. Daniel Martin and Justine Moss discuss further with Eugene Lim, Key Executive Officer, ERA Singapore. 14 mins CNA938 Rewind - Could building projects progress without disrupting nature? A young forest is slated for partial clearance to make way for a new neighbourhood in Bukit Batok. But is there a way to continue the work without having a big impact on the wildlife that live there? Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak more with Dr Shawn Lum, Senior Lecturer, NTU Asian School of the Environment. 8 mins
Business Times
27-04-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Singapore homes in the Central Business District
[SINGAPORE] Land parcels along Cross Street in the Central Business District have been earmarked for redevelopment for residential use, according to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). Located next to the Telok Ayer MRT station, the land parcel is being proposed for residential with commercial at first storey use, with a gross plot ratio of 6.3. The empty field previously housed the Market Street Interim Hawker Centre. 'The proposed amendments are to facilitate a future residential development, as part of plans to introduce more accommodation options near key amenities and transport nodes in the Central Business District (CBD),' URA said. China Square Food Centre, which is located in Telok Ayer Street nearby, may be redeveloped into a hotel. One of the land parcels there will see its zoning change from commercial use to hotel use with a gross plot ratio of 7. Several other land parcels which are open spaces or parks will also be made available for hotel and commercial use. 'A new hotel in the CBD, especially with public spaces, will liven up the city, particularly at nights and on weekends when the office crowd is away,' said ERA Singapore's key executive officer Eugene Lim. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Tuesday, 12 pm Property Insights Get an exclusive analysis of real estate and property news in Singapore and beyond. Sign Up Sign Up Elsewhere in the city centre, a reserve site along Mohamed Sultan Road will be rezoned to residential with commercial use on the first storey. A gross plot ratio of 2.8 has been proposed for the River Valley area plot. The plot includes a transitional office site sold in 2010 with a 15-year-lease, said Lee Sze Teck, Huttons Asia senior director of data analytics. Land along the Kallang River is expected to be intensified for residential use. The proposed amendments will allow more people to live in central locations and near existing transport nodes, URA said. Christine Sun, OrangeTee Group's chief researcher and strategist, said the plot can yield an estimated 1,000 to 1,200 Housing and Development Board (HDB) Build-to-Order flats or around 1,400 to 1,500 condominium units. Meanwhile, a reserve site near the Woodlands South MRT is being set aside for residential use. An estimated 600 to 700 units could be built on the site, said Huttons' Lee. A white site at Dover Road which was subject to detailed planning will be made available for residential with commercial use on the first storey, so as to enable more people to live near existing employment centres and transport nodes, URA said. A residential site with a health and medical care zone is also being proposed for Bedok North. URA said the upcoming development will support demand for housing and improve residents' accessibility to health and medical care amenities.
