Tote Board has launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive Master Plan to guide the redevelopment of the Singapore Racecourse into a compelling integrated leisure and recreational destination. The RFP seeks to gather both local Singapore and international firms from various disciplines, including master planning, architecture, landscape architecture, transport planner and leisure attractions feasibility consultants to form multi-disciplinary teams to submit concept design proposals in response to the RFP.
The Singapore Racecourse occupies approximately 133ha of land in the North of Singapore. It is about 30 minutes’ drive from the Singapore city centre and is accessible by the Mass Rapid Transit, the city’s urban rail system. The unique location away from the city and nearby residential areas, together with the social and cultural context in Singapore which set statutory guidelines on horse wagering, fundamentally differentiates the Singapore Racecourse from other racecourses in the world. For instance, Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong Kong serves as a convenient leisure destination for the after-office crowd. The Singapore Racecourse, on the other hand, features a bucolic tropical setting, and is close to various nature related attractions and offerings in the North of Singapore. This calls for a Master Plan concept that recognises the uniqueness and opportunities of the site, to create a one-of-its-kind leisure destination.
