Clifford Pier Resurrected!

Clifford Pier is located in the Downtown Core of the Central Region. It was named after Sir Hugh Charles Clifford, Governor of the Straits Settlements, was officially opened on 3 June 1933. On Dec 12, 2008 - the well known old landmark was resurrected after it was closed two years ago for restoration. Clifford Pier was used as a terminal for ferries leaving for the Southern islands. It was known for its grand arches and referred to as by the locals ang theng beh thow or red lamp pier - due to its red lamps that were used to guide ships and boats to it. Many may even have step foot to the the island in the early days

Location! Location! Location!

When you buy a property, you are buying the neighbourhood. The Sail is sitting on the bank of the Singapore River. It is also sitting at the river mouth of Singapore River and it is also part of the Marina Bay where activities such as the Integrated Resort, F1 and Marina Bay Financial Centre, are bursting through the seam. Singapore history is very much evolved around the Singapore River. To have a home right at the centre of Singapore Heritage is an honor enjoy only by the lucky few.

A picture that captures all...

Here is a picture that captures all of Singapore heritage; well almost.... The Esplanade, Padang, Raffles City, Singapore River, Marina Bay, Clifford Pier, Collier Quay, the upcoming IR, The Fullerton heritage, the Business District, the Singapore Flyer, F1 circuit and the list goes on... Simply Breathtaking!

Singapore grows.

This is a very interesting old photo of Clifford Pier. The only recognizable structure in the old photo is Clifford Pier. Comparing this old photo with the Google map, you will notice that the whole Marina South Bay was reclaimed from the sea. What is more interesting is the original shore line was at Telok Ayer Street more than a hundred years ago. That means the whole stretch of Shenton Way including the site of Lau Pa Sat is sitting on reclaimed land. It is amazing how Singapore grows (literally) over the years. This growth in land of course comes with a price. As the land grows, the sea passage narrows. So there is a balance to strike as the sea passage, just as land, is also the bloodline of Singapore.

Picture this....

There will be a 3.5km first class boardwalk promenade around the Marina Bay in the near future as part of the overall of some more than 11km of walkway around the Greater Bay Area. The residents at the Sail will be the lucky few to have the first class board walk right at their door step. In the next few years, the Marina Bay area will be very vibrant and will be a show case to the world when the Marina Bay Sands is up and running. Stay tuned....

The myth of living in the city.

Contrary to the belief that living in the city is expensive, the cost of food is actually cheaper in the city than other heartland in the HBD estates. I can quote examples where you still can get a glass of kopi-0 for sixty cents. The HDB heartland is charging seventy cents for a similar glass of kopi-0. You can still get decent meals for two Singapore dollars. All these are available in food centres like Golden Shoes Market, Telok Ayer and Maxwell Hawker and all these are situated right at the heart of the of the Business District. What more, MRT is right at the doorstep for most of the residential in the city making transport extremely convenient. City living – an exciting experience. You can feel the city heart beat.....

Aug 25, 2008

My best friend.

nig nig watching his favorite TV program.