SINGAPORE : Sentosa is planning a major revamp of Palawan Beach
on the south of the island.
It is pumping $11 million into the project.
A light rail, when completed, will bring visitors straight to the
beach.
There will be a new mix of food and beverage outlets, including a
food court, a bar and a restaurant at the old Palawan Beach
monorail station.
A 300-seat open-air ampitheatre featuring a mammal and bird show
will also be built.
Sentosa also plans to provide ample shower, toilet and locker
facilities to make it easier for families to enjoy the beach
experience.
Working with HarbourFront on what will be the new VivoCity shopping
mall, Sentosa hopes to attract some of the 30 million expected
visitors over to the island.
Mr Gurjit Singh, Property Director of Sentosa, said: "At the
Palawan Beach, we are focusing on the families to come onto the
island and have a great time. And how do we do that? We actually
diversified the experience on the island.
"While they are at the Palawan Beach, we're going to have shows,
there will be a great culinary adventure for them. They can enjoy
the beach, they can wade in a natural stream, we are going to
create right through the development.
"So this differentiation is going to be the pivoting point in
attracting, retaining and keeping people on the island longer." -
CNA
