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Marina Bay Masterplan

Christopher Chitty • September 27, 2018

Updated 10 April 2019

Marina Bay is located in Southern-central Singapore, close to the Central Business District (CBD).
It’s a prime area of condominiums and grade-A o ces. High-end retail goods are also sold here.

History 
In 1969, land reclamation work began to convert what was sea-water into 360-hectares of prime
waterfront site. The reclaimed land now holds Marina Centre and the Marina South Areas and
allows the Singapore River to ow into the bay rather than directly into sea.

The Marina Barrage was built in 2008. Now, the island has its own freshwater supply and a new
lifestyle attraction for kite- yers, picnic lovers and dog walkers. Opened in 2010, Marina Bay
Sands brings a world-class casino to the island.

Since then, the area has ourished into a beautiful and bustling district. 

What’s In It?
Marina Bay now boasts some of the island’s main attractions including. These include Marina
Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer, The Merlion, and Gardens by the Bay. As such, it’s become a
popular destination for tourists.

F1 Grand Prix

The annual F1 Grand Prix night races run through Marina Bay, with the race cars
zooming along the streets in the area during the event. 

Some hotspot locations that spectators ock to for a good view are: Fullerton Bay Hotel, Clifford
Pier, the Podium Lounge. These are along the street circuit, and spaces with views onto the night
races often come at a premium during this time of the year. 

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I Light Marina Bay

A widely-anticipated festival taking place every year, I Light Marina Bay is the region’s leading
sustainable art festival presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).

It has been happening annually since 2010, presenting the harmony of modern innovation and
regional creative talent.

In The Next 10 Years

With the opening of the TEL and more land reclamation done by 2030, the future for Marina Bay is
even brighter. It will only continue to attract tourists, developers, and investors.

Marina Bay Sands

An artist’s impression of Marina Bay Sands’ expansion, with the fourth tower. Source: Marina Bay Sands

In a bid to remain competitive, the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort will soon be expanded to
get new world-class facilities and attractions, including a fourth tower to complement its existing
three towers and a 15,000-seater entertainment arena.

Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL)

Set to open in the area by 2021 (Stage 3), the TEL will bring more locals straight to the doorsteps
of Marina Bay, and Gardens by the Bay.

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Other new stations that will open along the 43km route include Marina South and Shenton Way.

Commuters of Marina Bay will have direct and quicker access to the CBD and Orchard Boulevard.
Both are only ten-minutes away.

Singapore 2030 Land Use Plan

Singapore is one of the world’s most avid participants in land reclamation, with the
island expanding close to 20% since independence. Around 50 sq. m of land near Marina Bay is
up for reclamation as part of the 2030 Land Use Plan. These include the rezoning of industrial
sites and port facilities, freeing up more sites zones for residential, commercial and o ce use. 

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Overall, it is an exciting time to be in Marina Bay. With the upcoming TEL, Greater Southern
Waterfront and revitalised CBD in the Master Plan, residents can expect new homes, recreational
facilities, shopping and dining options, as well as o ce spaces. 

With plans to create more homes, mixed used developments as well as green and communal
spaces in the Marina Bay area, it is likely to become even more popular in the future. The key
thing to balance however, is to ensure that more Singaporeans, not just the well-heeled, get to
enjoy the bene ts of living in the area. 

The location has always been popular with investors, who are eyeing the pool of expatriates
looking for rental homes near their workplaces. However, those who are looking to invest in rental
property in the area should bear in mind that rental volumes in the area are often tied to the ups
and downs of Singapore’s nancial and banking industries. 

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