Plans for The Float@Marina Bay

Mr Liang Eng Hwa asked the Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports (a) what are the future plans for The Float@Marina Bay upon the completion of the Sports Hub in 2014; (b) whether The Float will continue as a public facility at Marina Bay beyond 2014; and (c) whether The Float can serve as a public space and be open to the public when there are no events.

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Mr Chan Chun Sing: The Float@Marina Bay was built and completed in May 2007 as an interim replacement venue for the National Stadium to host the National Day Parade and other large scale events that required a 25,000 seater gallery. On non-event days, The Float, like other facilities managed by Singapore Sports Council (SSC), is available for rent to the public for sports and other events.

The intention is to retain The Float for recreation, sports and community use after the completion of the Sports Hub in 2014. The Singapore Sports Council is currently working with relevant agencies to look into creating an active recreation, sports and community space for the public after 2014.

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