What a waste of resources.
I REFER to report, 'Church collects $19m in one day for
lifestyle hub'.
When I voiced my concerns last September, the JTC Corporation
replied that the complex would not be a religious building. But,
from the latest report, it is very clear that the church is
building the complex for its own use, and it is not purely a
commercial venture.
From the various interviews given by church members, they would
like this building to be dedicated to and used for their
religion.
I had voiced concerns about the possible monopoly of the complex by
a single religious organisation when it is supposed to be for all
Singaporeans' civic and cultural needs.
As the church is funding its part of the complex, it may not open
the theatre for use by other organisations. Other religious, civic
and cultural groups may be excluded from using the 5,000-seat
theatre as it is only for New Creation Church's Sunday
services.
I had suggested that the complex be managed by a religiously
neutral party, as with the Singapore Expo, so that Singaporeans,
regardless of affliation, can ultilise the facility.
I hope that the plans for the complex will be re-assessed and that
when completed, it will be for all Singaporeans, not just a single
religious organisation.