Singapore Sports Hub
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| Location | Kallang, Singapore |
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| Broke ground | 2008 |
| Opened | 2014 |
| Owner | Singapore Sports Hub Consortium |
| Operator | Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd |
| Architect | ARUP Sport, DP Architect |
| Capacity | National Stadium: 55,000 Singapore Indoor Stadium: 12,000 Indoor Aquatic Centre: 6,000 Indoor Arena: 3,000 41,000 sqm of commercial pace and supporting leisure and commercial developments. |
The Singapore Sports Hub (simplified Chinese: 新加坡体育城; ; Malay: Hub Sukan Singapura) is a proposed sports complex located in Kallang, Singapore to be built on the present site of the National Stadium, which was officially closed on 30 June 2007. [1] It is expected to be ready in 2014. [2]
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[edit] Work delays
Demolition works of the existing National Stadium was slated to begin in 2008, however, the project has been delayed due to the 2009 global economic crisis and high construction costs. The new Sports Hub was initially planned for completion in 2011 but was delayed. In 2008, it was mentioned that barring any major hiccups, the hub should be ready by 2013 when Singapore hosts the 27th Southeast Asia Games. [3] However in 2009, further delays were announced which the construction is now expected to begin only early 2010 and will take at least four years to complete. [4] This means that the Sports Hub will only be ready in 2014.
[edit] Bid process
Three finalist consortia (Singapore Gold Consortium, Alpine Mayreder, Singapore Sports Hub Consortium) submitted their plans in Feb 2007.[5][6]
On January 19 2008, the Singapore government awarded the development of the Sports Hub project to Singapore Sports Hub Consortium (SSHC), led by Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd.[7]
During the announcement of the successful bidder at a press conference, the minister of Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (Singapore), Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said,
"The Consortium displayed significant strengths in programming, team culture and partnership, functionality and layout. It also offered the best value for money solution for Singapore." [8]
[edit] 2019 Rugby World Cup
In addition to the nine venues located in Japan, one venue each from Singapore and Hong Kong have also been proposed to host five matches respectively.[9] The Hong Kong Stadium, with a capacity of 50,000, may host matches.
[edit] Facilities
The facilities of the new 35-hectare Sports Hub will comprise of[10]:
- A new 55,000-capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof;
- A 6,000-capacity indoor Aquatic Centre that meets world tournament standards;
- A 3,000-capacity multi-purpose indoor arena which will be scalable and flexible in layout;
- 41,000 sq m of commercial space
- A Water Sports Centre
- The existing 12,000-capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium; and
- Supporting leisure and commercial developments
The new Stadium MRT Station on the upcoming Circle MRT Line will serve the Hub when it is completed.
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ Singh, Patwant (29 March 2007). "Consortium reveals horse shoe-shaped iconic design for Sports Hub". Channel NewsAsia. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/267210/1/.html.
- ^ "S'pore may not host 2013 SEA Games due to Sports Hub delay". Channel NewsAsia. 30 September 2009. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1008335/1/.html.
- ^ "Sports Hub may now be ready only by 2012". The Straits Times. 17 June 2008. http://www.straitstimes.com/Free/Story/STIStory_248603.html.
- ^ "S'pore may not host 2013 SEA Games due to Sports Hub delay". Channel NewsAsia. 30 September 2009. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1008335/1/.html.
- ^ Cheney, Satish (28 March 2007). "All 3 proposals for the new Sports Hub are "truly spectacular": Vivian Balakrishnan". Channel NewsAsia. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/267019/1/.html.
- ^ Singh, Patwant (5 November 2007). "Final race begins on proposals for Singapore Sports Hub". Channel NewsAsia. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/309724/1/.html.
- ^ ""Cool Dome" design wins Singapore Sports Hub project". Channel NewsAsia. 19 January 2008. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/323568/1/.html.
- ^ "Singapore Sports Hub Consortium, Led By Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd, Selected as Preferred Bidder For Sports Hub Project". Singapore Sports Council. 19 January 2008. http://www.ssc.gov.sg/publish/Corporate/en/news/media_releases/2008/singapore_sports_hub.html.
- ^ RWC 2015 /2019: 15 Main Topics & Venues of the Bid of Japan , Japan Rugby Football Union
- ^ http://www.ssc.gov.sg/publish/etc/medialib/sports_web_uploads/gc/sports_hub_selection.Par.0002.File.tmp/Sports_Hub_award_(Jan'08)_-_press_release_(Annex_C).doc
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