Gardens by the Bay set for official opening on Thursday
With just a few days to its grand opening on Thursday, it is all systems go at Gardens by the Bay.
Over the next 72 hours, more than 1,000 workers will be working round the clock to get the Gardens' Bay South area cleaned up and ready in time for its official opening on June28.
Mr Ng Boon Gee, the Gardens' assistant director for development, gave this update to the media on Monday saying that all the structures and plants are in place.
'We are now in the midst of getting the place tidy and presentable to the public,' said Mr Ng. The Gardens will be open to the public on Friday from 5am. More than 30,000 people are expected to turn up.
An awe-inspiring new green space for Singapore
Spanning 101 hectares, this $1 billion superpark houses over a quarter of a million rare plants and is just a five-minute walk from the city. The park comprises three gardens; Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central. From the waterfront promenade, enjoy an amazing view of the Marina Bay financial district skyline. The grounds are perfect for an evening stroll and picnic with family and friends.
You’ve been to gardens before, but have you ever stepped into a garden costing more than a billion dollars?
That’s the cost of Singapore’s newest icon, a 101 hectare-superpark, where you’ll see more than a quarter of a million rare plants in huge domed conservatories.
Less than a five-minute walk away from Marina Bay, this superpark is split into three waterfront gardens: Bay South and Bay East, with Bay Central connecting the two.
Bay South — the largest waterfront garden — is where you’ll find impressive-looking Supertrees. These are 16-storey tall vertical gardens that give you a bird’s eye view of the entire gardens. Also functional, they collect rainwater, generate solar power and act as venting ducts for the park’s conservatory.
The cooled conservatory complex here is another highlight, offering a reprieve from the tropical heat and a taste of the Mediterranean climate. At the same time, you can study the varied international plant species like baobabs, bottle trees, olive trees and date palms.
Bay East is a unique mix of pretty pavilions, lush lawns, tropical palm trees and natural blossoms of all kinds, perfect for an evening stroll or a picnic with family and friends. It also offers an amazing view of the Marina Bay financial district skyline along its two kilometre waterfront promenade.
Immerse yourself in a world of natural beauty at Gardens by the Bay when the superpark opens on 29 June 2012.
One of the largest horticultural attractions in the world, Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, opens to the public Friday, June 29, offering a unique fusion of nature and technology.
Since we last reported on the project’s most distinctive element — 18 giant solar-powered, plant-growing “Supertrees” — UK-based landscape architects Grant Associates have released some stunning photos of the £500 million complex.
Built on reclaimed waterfront land, the 101-hectacre gardens comprise three separate landscapes and includes two massive (but energy-efficient) biomes designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects that contain tens of thousands of Mediterranean and tropical plants. Both “cooled conservatories” run on energy generated by the Supertrees and capture and filter runoff water.
In addition, a collection of four heritage gardens “explores the rich cultural significance of different plant species, including their symbolism, religious significance, trade, food, and medicinal uses.” And those are just a few of the highlights.
“The design — which originally won in an international competition — is set to become an integral part of the government’s strategy to integrate natural and built environments,” designboom wrote last spring while documenting the gardens’ construction.
The futuristic look of the Gardens by the Bay has prompted some grumbling among online commenters who say they prefer their outdoor spaces natural and wild, but a bit of artificiality is part of the plan. According to a recent CNNreport, project organizers hope that the space “will become an eco-tourist destination showcasing sustainable practices and plants from across the globe.”
Gardens by the Bay: Now for the final touches
Work is going on round the clock to get everything in place for the official opening of Gardens by the Bay on Thursday.
Over the next 72 hours, more than 1,000 workers will be deployed to get the Gardens' Bay South area cleaned up.
'We are now in the midst of getting the place tidy and presentable to the public,' said Mr Ng Boon Gee, the Gardens' assistant director for development, on Monday. All the structures and plants are in place, he added.
Bay South, the largest of three gardens that make up Gardens by the Bay, houses two climate-controlled conservatories, six dining areas and 18 Supertrees.
Gardens by the Bay gets spruced up for big day
SINGAPORE: It's all systems go as final touches are put on Singapore's latest attraction - Gardens by the Bay - ahead of its Friday opening.
And getting there should be a cinch with free daily shuttles from the Marina Bay train station.
The shuttles operate from 9am to 9pm at 10-minute intervals.
These shuttles might operate on a permanent basis if there is a demand.
Visitors can also alight at the Bayfront train station and walk 300 metres to the Gardens.
For those who drive, there will be 720 parking lots.
Cyclists will have bicycle stands to park their bikes as cycling is not allowed in the Gardens.
The supertrees might resemble a science-fiction movie set.
But getting around Singapore's Gardens by the Bay won't be an alien concept.
Visitors can enter the 54-hectare park from seven places.
Most of the attractions will be free. Ticketed areas include the aerial walkway and two cooled conservatories.
Developers said the design of the billion-dollar-park has taken into account everybody's needs.
Ng Boon Gee, assistant director (Development) Gardens by the Bay, said: "All the ramps here are actually constructed in such a way that they are gentle - the wheelchair can be easily pushed up the ramps. So these are the things that we are trying to do to make the space as user-friendly as possible."
On a leisurely stroll, you will encounter birds, and bears - in the form of plant sculptures.
And there are mini heritage gardens to reflect on Singapore's multi-racial composition with hints of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian influences.
If you are tired of walking, you can always hop on a garden cruiser to get around, which will cost between S$3 to S$5.
Managing director of Cafe Crema and Verandah at the Gardens by the Bay, Lim Li-Wei, said: "You can come here (to the cafe) and enjoy handcrafted coffee, or sandwich, as well as local favourites such as hokkien mee, bak kut teh and laksa."
Four more spots for eateries will be up for tender in 2013 which means there'll eventually be more than 10 dining establishments to satisfy the hungry after a walk-in-the-park.
Gardens by the Bay (Chinese: 滨海湾花园) consists of three distinct waterfront gardens – Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central, set in the heart of Singapore’s new downtown Marina Bay, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir.
Spanning 101 hectares, Gardens by the Bay is an integral part of a strategy by the Singapore government to transform Singapore from a ‘Garden City’ to a ‘City in a Garden’. The stated aim is to raise the quality of life by enhancing greenery and flora in the city.
First announced to the public by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the National Day Rally in August 2005, Gardens by the Bay is intended to become Singapore’s premier urban outdoor recreation space, and a national icon.
An international competition for the design of the master plan, held in January 2006, attracted more than 70 entries submitted by 170 firms from 24 countries. Two firms – Grant Associates and Gustafson Porter – were eventually awarded the master plan design for the Bay South and Bay East Gardens respectively.
The Gardens are being developed in phases. Bay South is currently being constructed and is slated to be completed and opened on 29 Jun 2012. [1] Bay East has been developed as an interim park in support of the Youth Olympic Games 2010, and is opened to the public since Nov 2011, allowing an alternate access to the Marina Barrage. The full master plan implementation of Bay East and the development of Bay Central are part of the next phase of development.
Bay East
Bay East is 32 hectares in size and it has a 2km promenade frontage that embroiders the Marina Reservoir. An interim park was developed at Bay East in support of the Youth Olympic Games 2010. The first phase of the garden was opened to the public in Nov 2011.
Bay East is designed as a series of large tropical leaf-shaped gardens, each with its own specific landscaping design, character and theme. There will be five water inlets aligned with the prevailing wind direction, maximising and extending the shoreline while allowing wind and water to penetrate the site to help cool areas of activity around them. Bay East will provide visitors with an unobstructed view of the city skyline.
[edit] Bay Central
Bay Central will act as a link between Bay South and Bay East. It stands at 15 hectares with a 3km waterfront promenade that allows for scenic walks stretching from the city centre to the east of Singapore.
With just a few days to its grand opening on Thursday, it is all systems go at Gardens by the Bay.
Over the next 72 hours, more than 1,000 workers will be working round the clock to get the Gardens' Bay South area cleaned up and ready in time for its official opening on June28.
Mr Ng Boon Gee, the Gardens' assistant director for development, gave this update to the media on Monday saying that all the structures and plants are in place.
'We are now in the midst of getting the place tidy and presentable to the public,' said Mr Ng. The Gardens will be open to the public on Friday from 5am. More than 30,000 people are expected to turn up.
An awe-inspiring new green space for Singapore
Spanning 101 hectares, this $1 billion superpark houses over a quarter of a million rare plants and is just a five-minute walk from the city. The park comprises three gardens; Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central. From the waterfront promenade, enjoy an amazing view of the Marina Bay financial district skyline. The grounds are perfect for an evening stroll and picnic with family and friends.
You’ve been to gardens before, but have you ever stepped into a garden costing more than a billion dollars?
That’s the cost of Singapore’s newest icon, a 101 hectare-superpark, where you’ll see more than a quarter of a million rare plants in huge domed conservatories.
Less than a five-minute walk away from Marina Bay, this superpark is split into three waterfront gardens: Bay South and Bay East, with Bay Central connecting the two.
Bay South — the largest waterfront garden — is where you’ll find impressive-looking Supertrees. These are 16-storey tall vertical gardens that give you a bird’s eye view of the entire gardens. Also functional, they collect rainwater, generate solar power and act as venting ducts for the park’s conservatory.
The cooled conservatory complex here is another highlight, offering a reprieve from the tropical heat and a taste of the Mediterranean climate. At the same time, you can study the varied international plant species like baobabs, bottle trees, olive trees and date palms.
Bay East is a unique mix of pretty pavilions, lush lawns, tropical palm trees and natural blossoms of all kinds, perfect for an evening stroll or a picnic with family and friends. It also offers an amazing view of the Marina Bay financial district skyline along its two kilometre waterfront promenade.
Immerse yourself in a world of natural beauty at Gardens by the Bay when the superpark opens on 29 June 2012.
One of the largest horticultural attractions in the world, Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, opens to the public Friday, June 29, offering a unique fusion of nature and technology.
Since we last reported on the project’s most distinctive element — 18 giant solar-powered, plant-growing “Supertrees” — UK-based landscape architects Grant Associates have released some stunning photos of the £500 million complex.
Built on reclaimed waterfront land, the 101-hectacre gardens comprise three separate landscapes and includes two massive (but energy-efficient) biomes designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects that contain tens of thousands of Mediterranean and tropical plants. Both “cooled conservatories” run on energy generated by the Supertrees and capture and filter runoff water.
In addition, a collection of four heritage gardens “explores the rich cultural significance of different plant species, including their symbolism, religious significance, trade, food, and medicinal uses.” And those are just a few of the highlights.
“The design — which originally won in an international competition — is set to become an integral part of the government’s strategy to integrate natural and built environments,” designboom wrote last spring while documenting the gardens’ construction.
The futuristic look of the Gardens by the Bay has prompted some grumbling among online commenters who say they prefer their outdoor spaces natural and wild, but a bit of artificiality is part of the plan. According to a recent CNNreport, project organizers hope that the space “will become an eco-tourist destination showcasing sustainable practices and plants from across the globe.”
Gardens by the Bay: Now for the final touches
Work is going on round the clock to get everything in place for the official opening of Gardens by the Bay on Thursday.
Over the next 72 hours, more than 1,000 workers will be deployed to get the Gardens' Bay South area cleaned up.
'We are now in the midst of getting the place tidy and presentable to the public,' said Mr Ng Boon Gee, the Gardens' assistant director for development, on Monday. All the structures and plants are in place, he added.
Bay South, the largest of three gardens that make up Gardens by the Bay, houses two climate-controlled conservatories, six dining areas and 18 Supertrees.
Gardens by the Bay gets spruced up for big day
SINGAPORE: It's all systems go as final touches are put on Singapore's latest attraction - Gardens by the Bay - ahead of its Friday opening.
And getting there should be a cinch with free daily shuttles from the Marina Bay train station.
The shuttles operate from 9am to 9pm at 10-minute intervals.
These shuttles might operate on a permanent basis if there is a demand.
Visitors can also alight at the Bayfront train station and walk 300 metres to the Gardens.
For those who drive, there will be 720 parking lots.
Cyclists will have bicycle stands to park their bikes as cycling is not allowed in the Gardens.
The supertrees might resemble a science-fiction movie set.
But getting around Singapore's Gardens by the Bay won't be an alien concept.
Visitors can enter the 54-hectare park from seven places.
Most of the attractions will be free. Ticketed areas include the aerial walkway and two cooled conservatories.
Developers said the design of the billion-dollar-park has taken into account everybody's needs.
Ng Boon Gee, assistant director (Development) Gardens by the Bay, said: "All the ramps here are actually constructed in such a way that they are gentle - the wheelchair can be easily pushed up the ramps. So these are the things that we are trying to do to make the space as user-friendly as possible."
On a leisurely stroll, you will encounter birds, and bears - in the form of plant sculptures.
And there are mini heritage gardens to reflect on Singapore's multi-racial composition with hints of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian influences.
If you are tired of walking, you can always hop on a garden cruiser to get around, which will cost between S$3 to S$5.
Managing director of Cafe Crema and Verandah at the Gardens by the Bay, Lim Li-Wei, said: "You can come here (to the cafe) and enjoy handcrafted coffee, or sandwich, as well as local favourites such as hokkien mee, bak kut teh and laksa."
Four more spots for eateries will be up for tender in 2013 which means there'll eventually be more than 10 dining establishments to satisfy the hungry after a walk-in-the-park.
Gardens by the Bay (Chinese: 滨海湾花园) consists of three distinct waterfront gardens – Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central, set in the heart of Singapore’s new downtown Marina Bay, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir.
Spanning 101 hectares, Gardens by the Bay is an integral part of a strategy by the Singapore government to transform Singapore from a ‘Garden City’ to a ‘City in a Garden’. The stated aim is to raise the quality of life by enhancing greenery and flora in the city.
First announced to the public by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the National Day Rally in August 2005, Gardens by the Bay is intended to become Singapore’s premier urban outdoor recreation space, and a national icon.
An international competition for the design of the master plan, held in January 2006, attracted more than 70 entries submitted by 170 firms from 24 countries. Two firms – Grant Associates and Gustafson Porter – were eventually awarded the master plan design for the Bay South and Bay East Gardens respectively.
The Gardens are being developed in phases. Bay South is currently being constructed and is slated to be completed and opened on 29 Jun 2012. [1] Bay East has been developed as an interim park in support of the Youth Olympic Games 2010, and is opened to the public since Nov 2011, allowing an alternate access to the Marina Barrage. The full master plan implementation of Bay East and the development of Bay Central are part of the next phase of development.
Bay East
Bay East is 32 hectares in size and it has a 2km promenade frontage that embroiders the Marina Reservoir. An interim park was developed at Bay East in support of the Youth Olympic Games 2010. The first phase of the garden was opened to the public in Nov 2011.
Bay East is designed as a series of large tropical leaf-shaped gardens, each with its own specific landscaping design, character and theme. There will be five water inlets aligned with the prevailing wind direction, maximising and extending the shoreline while allowing wind and water to penetrate the site to help cool areas of activity around them. Bay East will provide visitors with an unobstructed view of the city skyline.
[edit] Bay Central
Bay Central will act as a link between Bay South and Bay East. It stands at 15 hectares with a 3km waterfront promenade that allows for scenic walks stretching from the city centre to the east of Singapore.
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