The document discusses Singapore's development into the 21st century, focusing on changes to its urban landscape and economic competitiveness. It provides background on Clifford Pier, noting its history and replacement by the Marina South Pier. It highlights the conservation of Clifford Pier and development of the surrounding area. Examples of green initiatives in Singapore like solar-powered fans and motion-activated lights are discussed. The construction of Marina Bay Sands on reclaimed land and its contribution to Singapore's economy and international image through attracting tourists and businesses are summarized.
2. Learning Objectives
• To understand a key to Singapore’s competitiveness in the 21st
Century.
• To understand the rapid development of Singapore
– Changes in our economic landscape
– Improvement to our quality of life and vibrancy
– Changes to our Singapore’s urban landscape
• To see how good governance has ensured Singapore’s
economic defence
• To raise awareness on “green” urban planning
3. Clifford Pier
• It built in 1933 and was named after Sir Hugh
Clifford, Governor of the Straits Settlements
between 1927 and 1929. It was a landing point
for immigrants and other sea passengers. A red
oil lamp used to hang from the pier as a guide
to seafarers, earning the pier the name Red
Lamp Pier. The pier was later used as a terminal
for tourists and day trippers who boarded small
boats and ferries heading for the Southern
Islands. During the annual pilgrimage season to
Kusu Island, regular ferries departed from
Clifford Pier to the island. Clifford Pier ceased
operations on 1 April 2006, and was replaced
by the Marina South Pier.
4. Clifford Pier
• The change is important so as to keep up
with Singapore’s competitiveness in 21st
Century. The existing 26,000 square metre
Clifford Pier site including its adjacent former
Customs Harbour Branch building has been
safeguarded for conservation, and its
surrounding land parcels are currently being
developed into a
retail, leisure, entertainment and hotel
centre.
5. A ‘Green’ Singapore
• The ‘eco friendly’ structure is the solar
powered fans found in a pavilion in Marina
Bay Sands. It works by charging its battery
with solar energy, and there is a motion
sensor so that only when a person is there,
the fan will turn on. This will decrease the
amount of energy consumption.
• In Fuhua, the lights in the toilets also uses
similar energy-saving concept as there is a
motion sensor in the toilet so the lights will
only turn on when a person goes in.
6. Marina Bay Link Mall
• We have constructed the
marina bay sands platform on
reclaimed land.
7. Marina City Gallery
• The difference is that the grey
ones have been already built, and
the white ones are to be built.
The people involved are
architects and engineers.
8. Marina Bay Sands
• Marina Bay Sands have contributed
to the growth of Singapore, as it
attracts tourists and foreign
investors. It also helps to shape the
international image of Singapore.
• Some of the brands that are
considered global brands in the
MBS are Far East exchange, Gucci,
Milan Tailors and Hugo Boss.
9. Marina Bay Sands
• There are also local Singapore
brands in MBS, such as Spectacle
Hut and SK Jewelry. Some of them
have expanded their business
overseas.
• The sight seen at MBS signifies that
Singapore in the 21st century have
grown through industrialization
and social cost.
