URA seeks feedback on bridge name

Source : Business Times - 18 Nov 2008

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is seeking people’s views on proposed names for the upcoming bridge and art park at Marina Bay.

Art and craft: Artist’s impression of the bridge at Marina Bay with its helical structure; Singapore’s first art park will be located nearby

The proposed names for the pedestrian component of the bridge are The Double Helix and The DNA Bridge, while the proposed name for the vehicular component is Bayfront Bridge.

The proposed name for the art park, at the northern end of the bridge, next to the floating platform’s seating gallery at Marina Bay, is ImagiNation Park.

Plans for the bridge and park were announced in March 2006. The bridge will link the bayfront area to Marina Centre. People who cross the bridge will enjoy a panoramic view of the city skyline - and viewing pods will overhang the water so they can stop to rest or watch events on the bay.

Nearby, Singapore’s first art park will feature 27 works by young Singaporeans. These were chosen from 136 entries in a competition in March 2006.

Construction of the bridge and park is on track and they due to be finished by end-2009, to complete the 3.5 kilometre waterfront loop connecting attractions around Marina Bay. The first helical segment of the pedestrian bridge was installed this month, giving people the double helix structure.

Construction of the bridge started in March 2007. Construction of the art park starts in May next year.