Singapore Indoor Stadium to be replaced by new arena in Kallang

[SGMCF328]

Is there really a need to build a new indoor stadium with similar sitting capacity, just to be ahead of the game (and to bring in more tourist $$$)? I think swiftie's effect have gone wrong somehow. Is that why our GST need to increase years after years??? In Chinese, we say 被钱冲昏了头脑。。。And this ET is like a 败家子 imo.

FYI, I spoke to friends in construction industries, yes, it will cost millions of $$$ to improve on power supply capacity, but definitely will be much much lesser than demolishing and building a new indoor stadium. Isn't tearing down good building for a new one against our pledge of going green?! 

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/indoor-stadium-new-arena-kallang-mccy-4176951

SINGAPORE: Singapore is planning to build a new arena to replace the Singapore Indoor Stadium, which opened its doors nearly 35 years ago. 

To be located adjacent to the Indoor Stadium, the yet unnamed venue will be "among the best-in-class globally", Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong said on Thursday (Mar 7), as he outlined his ministry's spending plans for the year.

Concerts and sporting events often require more power than the Indoor Stadium’s infrastructure can handle, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) said during a media briefing last week.

Money, time and resources need to be spent to add extra power or electrical support.

Meanwhile, countries in the region have built or are building indoor arenas that can host more sophisticated events or have faster turnaround times. They also offer greater value propositions to spectators, such as more varied hospitality suites.

"Our competitors are not standing still, and we, likewise, must continually innovate and evolve if we want to continue to attract top-tier events," said Mr Tong in parliament, noting that high-quality international events are valuable and highly sought after.

Singapore has "gone around to study some of the best arenas in the world, to learn from them", he said.

The new indoor arena will support Singapore's vision for the surrounding Kallang Alive precinct to host world-class events and serve as a homeground for national athletes among other purposes.

Plans are in their early stages and the Singapore Indoor Stadium will continue to operate for now.

"This minimises disruption to the pipeline of events and programming, which can continue throughout the construction period for the new arena," said Mr Tong.

MCCY is considering future uses for the Indoor Stadium, which was officially opened on the last day of 1989.

The Indoor Stadium and its supporting infrastructure cost S$90 million (US$67.1 million) to build. It can seat up to 12,000 and the new arena should "at least have the same capacity", said Mr Tong on Thursday.

Several major sports and entertainment events have been held at the Indoor Stadium over the years, from Kanye West and Tina Turner to the World Wrestling Entertainment and Women's Tennis Association Finals.

In the past year, it has hosted performances by Cantopop star Jacky Cheung and veteran K-pop group Shinee.

[mersaylee]

Fiscal in infra expenditure for the people or for economic boost...just spend spend spend first lah...kpi reach liao who cares...tax gao gao you later...😂

[13177]

Build a new indoor stadium with similar sitting capacity? Like that might as well upgrade the existing indoor stadium. 

[mersaylee]

On 3/8/2024 at 10:23 AM, 13177 said:

Build a new indoor stadium with similar sitting capacity? Like that might as well upgrade the existing indoor stadium. 

It's all about the money...i mean economy...who cares who sit what where when why how...😁

[Vratenza]

On 3/8/2024 at 10:16 AM, mersaylee said:

Fiscal in infra expenditure for the people or for economic boost...just spend spend spend first lah...kpi reach liao who cares...tax gao gao you later...😂

When you can raise the GST from 7% to 9% in 2 years at the stroke of the pen having steamrolled it through the parliament wayang show........

😒

[Ender]

Like that can have TS and Cold play to come here on the same date. But MRT sure jam.

[inlinesix]

On 3/8/2024 at 12:33 PM, Ender said:

Like that can have TS and Cold play to come here on the same date. But MRT sure jam.

Both also use Outdoor Stadium.

 

[mersaylee]

On 3/8/2024 at 12:31 PM, Vratenza said:

When you can raise the GST from 7% to 9% in 2 years at the stroke of the pen having steamrolled it through the parliament wayang show........

😒

This type no need for mr Tan to sit and monitor...Nike slogan here...😅

Edited March 8 by mersaylee

[Mustank]

Need more power cannot lay big cable?

[Benarsenal]

I think they've done their calculations, and the expected returns from a bigger (it has to be bigger) arena to attract more Taylor Swifts would be worth the investment.

TBH I feel that our Indoor Stadium is really a bit outdated.

[Mkl22]

i was looking at the map of the area, unless they tear down Kallang Theatre, reroute the road and use the carpark next to the new tennis centre. Dont see how they can fit a new indoor stadium adjacent to current one. the other larger track of land is the open carpark next to Kallang Leisure.

Option2 is flatten both kallang theatre and leisure park and the carpark and build it there.

[inlinesix]

On 3/8/2024 at 1:05 PM, Mkl22 said:

i was looking at the map of the area, unless they tear down Kallang Theatre, reroute the road and use the carpark next to the new tennis centre. Dont see how they can fit a new indoor stadium adjacent to current one. the other larger track of land is the open carpark next to Kallang Leisure.

Option2 is flatten both kallang theatre and leisure park and the carpark and build it there.

There is an empty land next to the road that connect stadium and Tanjung Rhu.

[Ender]

On 3/8/2024 at 12:37 PM, inlinesix said:

Both also use Outdoor Stadium.

 

Got people complain about the sound quality for outdoor venue. 

[inlinesix]

On 3/8/2024 at 1:13 PM, Ender said:

Got people complain about the sound quality for outdoor venue. 

I think that complaint has been there for a long time

[Volvobrick]

Wasteful to tear and rebuild same thing. But then they have been doing it like HDB lobbies, roads etc, not with more GST/COE revenues, can waste money on a much bigger scale. 

 

[Inlinefour]

alamak new stadium got dynasty and leisure inside bo 🙊🙉🙈

[inlinesix]

On 3/8/2024 at 2:34 PM, Inlinefour said:

alamak new stadium got dynasty and leisure inside bo 🙊🙉🙈

What's that?

😜

[Tianmo]

On 3/8/2024 at 1:05 PM, Mkl22 said:

i was looking at the map of the area, unless they tear down Kallang Theatre, reroute the road and use the carpark next to the new tennis centre. Dont see how they can fit a new indoor stadium adjacent to current one. the other larger track of land is the open carpark next to Kallang Leisure.

Option2 is flatten both kallang theatre and leisure park and the carpark and build it there.

2 yrs ago, it was already cfm that kallang leisure park is going, but for what reason nobody was told. So looks like is your option 2.