Singapore’s Sentosa island is set to receive a facelift, including a 450 meter long elevated walkway linking Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) to the beach, the Sentosa Development Corporation announced on Tuesday.
The redevelopment is aimed at ensuring the island remains a key Singapore tourist attraction, with a 12-hectare area reaching out from RWS, past Merlion Plaza and to the beach earmarked for updating.
The project, to be completed by 2021, is open to tender with consultancy teams asked to provide a complete plan for redevelopment.
“The redevelopment of the Merlion Gateway Precinct is a key near-term project that will pave the way for Sentosa’s next phase of growth,” said Quek Swee Kuan, CEO of Sentosa Development Corporation.
“We aim to further strengthen our position as a world-class leisure destination by enhancing the attractiveness of our various offerings and transport connectivity, while ensuring the efficient use of land, environmental sustainability and protection of our popular beaches.”
The redevelopment will include a lengthy walkway from RWS to the island’s beaches providing ocean views, interactive play areas and photo stops along the way.
Sentosa Development Corporation has also put out a tender for the design of a new attraction to be built on the island aimed at thrill-seekers.
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