Singapore Sports Hub
| Singapore Sports Hub | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kallang, Singapore |
| Broke ground | 29 September 2010 |
| Opened | April 2014 |
| Owner | Singapore Sports Hub Consortium |
| Operator | Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd |
| Construction cost | S$1.87 billion est. |
| Architect | AECOM (masterplanning) Arup Sport (Sports Venues), DP Architects (Non-Sport Venues, QP) |
| Capacity | National Stadium: 60,000 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 (Chinese: 新加坡体育城; Malay: Hab 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 and demolition started on 29 September 2010.[1][2] Construction will begin in 2011, with the foundations laid by February 2011, and is expected to be opened by April 2014.[2]
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[edit] Facilities
The facilities of the new 35-hectare Sports Hub will comprise:[2]
- A new 60 000 capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof and comfort cooling for spectators;
- A 3,000-capacity indoor Aquatic Centre complete with leisure facilities, expandable to 6,000-capacity for specific events that meets world tournament standards;
- A 3,000-capacity Multi-purpose Indoor Arena which will be scalable, modular and flexible in layout;
- 41,000 sq m of commercial space for leisure, shopping and dining activities;
- A Water Sports Centre to enhance sports offerings in the Kallang Basin;
- The existing 12,000-capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium featuring an exciting line-up of vibrant entertainment;
- Sports Promenade and Community Facilities;
- A Sports Information and Resource Centre (SIRC), comprising a library, a museum and an exhibition centre;
The new Stadium MRT Station on the Circle MRT Line will serve the Hub when it is completed.
[edit] Work delays
Demolition work on the existing National Stadium was slated to begin in 2008, however, the project has been delayed due to the financial crisis of 2007–2010 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 problems, the hub should be ready by 2013 when Singapore hosts the 27th Southeast Asian Games.[3] However in 2009, further delays were announced.[4] In August 2010, it was officially announced that the contract to begin construction had been signed and that construction was finally moving forward with the National Stadium due to be demolished in October 2010 with the completion of the Sports Hub in April 2014.[2] Demolition of the National Stadium started with a groundbreaking ceremony on September 29, marking the official end of the Grand Old Dame.[5]
[edit] Bid process
Three finalist consortia (Singapore Gold Consortium, Alpine Mayreder, Singapore Sports Hub Consortium) submitted their plans in Feb 2007.[6][7]
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.[8]
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." [9]
[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 of the 2019 Rugby World Cup respectively.[10] The Hong Kong Stadium, with a capacity of 40,000, may host matches.
[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.
- ^ a b c d Tan Yo-Hinn (August 26, 2010). "Sports Hub to open by April 2014". channelnewsasia.com. Channel News Asia. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1077161/1/.html. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Finally, groundbreaking ceremony for Sports Hub". Channel News Asia. 29 September 2010. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1084083/1/.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
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