Quite sad that PA is moving to CCK
Police Academy at Thomson to close, new Academy at CCK in
2006
SINGAPORE : The Police Academy will play host to the Annual Police
Week Carnival at Thomson Road for the last time.
The 76-year-old academy grounds will be closed by the end of the
year, and a new Police Academy will be located at Choa Chu Kang
next year.
The public will have a chance to take a last nostalgic look at the
grounds where the carnival will be held on June 11-12.
The 24-hour Adventure Race was first held as part of last year's
Police Week, and it will continue to be a highlight for this year's
celebrations.
While the events will continue, the Police Academy will soon become
part of Singapore's history.
Tan Puay Kern, Director of Public Affairs Department, Singapore
Police Force, said: "We are moving over to Choa Chu Kang early next
year, and with that move, we may have to bring our parade to the
new Home Team Academy next year. As well as for the carnival, we
will be having the carnival possibly for the last time at the
Police Academy this year."
The Police will also be raising funds for charities, and one of the
beneficiaries is the Association for People with Special Needs, the
Centre for Adults. For this, the Police hope to raise
$250,000.
Besides fun and games, the public will also be able to buy
handicrafts made by the less-fortunate at the carnival.
Funds raised will go towards helping train them for gainful
employment. - CNA/de
