Forum: 10,000-seat stadium plan for Toa Payoh
We thank Mr Edwin Pang for his letter 'Old Turf City can feature mid-tier football stadium' (April 22).
Singapore is proud of the Lion City Sailors' historic qualification for the AFC Champions League Two final. The Sailors have been working with various partners to explore viable homeground venues. Together with Sport Singapore, the Football Association of Singapore and sports industry partners, the Sailors are working on preparation works at Bishan Stadium to ensure it is ready for the upcoming final.
We share Mr Pang's views on developing multi-use spaces that cater to various segments of our community. In land-scarce Singapore, this has to be our approach in the development and rejuvenation of our sports facilities.
One of our ongoing projects under our Sports Facilities Master Plan is the Toa Payoh Integrated Development, which has plans to include a 10,000-seater stadium, making it the second-largest football facility in Singapore, slated for completion by 2030.
As for Bukit Timah Turf City, the area has been planned for a new housing estate featuring multiple new amenities that are sensitively integrated with heritage and nature to serve current and future residents. This will include recreational spaces that are suitable for sporting activities, to support an active and healthy community.
We thank Mr Pang once again for his suggestions and his support for Singapore's sports ecosystem.
Lim Hong Khiang
Chief, Sport Infrastructure Group
Sport Singapore
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