BY END of next year year, visitors to Marina Bay will be able to enjoy an uninterrupted stroll along the 3.5km promenade, linking up the necklace of attractions around the bay.
Attractions that will form part of the $35 million waterfront promenade include a 300-m long steel structure, water features and a shaded tropical walk.
When completed, the 3.5km waterfront promenade will form part of the longer 11.7km waterfront route around Marina Reservoir, which will link up the Gardens by the Bay, the Marina Barrage and the new Sports Hub. — PHOTO: URA
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Tuesday announced the new waterfront features which will link up the Marina Centre, Collyer Quay and Bayfront areas.
The promenade is designed by an international design team led by Australian architects, The Cox Group, in collaboration with local firm Architects 61.
Among the attractions visitors can look forward to is the Bayfront promenade, which stretches in front of the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort development.
It is planned as a two-tier promenade comprising a granite-paved upper-level promenade and a lower-level timber boardwalk.
The upper level includes lushly landscaped shady areas and paved areas for people to stroll or jog, as well as for the3 staging of events.
The lower-level timber boardwalk will incorporate water-taxi landing points and berthing points for boats. It will also be an extension of the Event Plaza and provide direct access to the two floating Crystal Pavilions that form part of the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort.
This stretch will boast a number of unique design features, including a 300m-long sculptural, tubular stainless steel structure. It includes night lighting, power points and audio speakers, providing an integrated light-and-sound experience, as well as fine spray misters.
The lower-level boardwalk will include a generous expanse of tiered-seating and steps that allow visitors to go right down to the water’s edge, and double up as seats for watching events and activities taking place within the Bay.
At the southern corner of the Bay, the promenade will widen to create a family-oriented public open space, with a series of linear water features, that will include dancing water jets.
The stretch of the waterfront promenade along Marina Boulevard will be a shaded tropical walk with flowering shrubs and shade trees to create a lush and delightful experience.
Continuous Loop
The Marina Boulevard stretch will connect to the stretch along Collyer Quay, which is being constructed as part of the new Fullerton Heritage development.
It will include parts of the historic pier structures at the Former Clifford Pier and Customs Harbour Branch buildings, as well as new decks over the water.
It will connect to the existing promenade at One Fullerton - currently being refurbished with a wider pedestrian walkway, water features and al fresco dining areas - and on to the Merlion Park.
At the other end, the promenade will connect to the new double-helix pedestrian bridge linking visitors from Bayfront to Marina Centre, thus completing an uninterrupted walking route around the Bay.
When completed, the 3.5km waterfront promenade will form part of the longer 11.7km waterfront route around Marina Reservoir, which will link up the Gardens by the Bay, the Marina Barrage and the new Sports Hub.
