Development cost of Founders' Memorial estimated at S$335 million: Edwin Tong

[laksaboy]

TV stations must open and close with LKY and LHL anthems.

 

[k1976]

TV stations must open and close with LKY and LHL anthems.

Must 24hr non-stop global broadcasting

 

[JohnTan]

Total waste of tax payers monies only.

Who the fark want to visit such ranjiao founder's memorial? LKY had already specially warned about the dangers of having such memorial nonsense.

We are not North Korea.

If they want to build, can - construction costs must be funded by all PAP ministers' salaries lor NBCB.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...t-development-cost-million-edwin-tong-4596241

Development cost of Founders' Memorial estimated at S$335 million: Edwin Tong​

The estimated development cost is "based on current outlook and projections", said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong.

The amphitheatre at the Founders' Memorial. (Photo: Founders' Memorial)

SINGAPORE: The cost of developing the Founders' Memorial, which is slated to open in end-2028, is estimated at S$335 million (US$256 million), said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong on Monday (Sep 9).

In a written reply to a parliamentary question from Member of Parliament Louis Chua (WP-Sengkang) who asked about the expected total costs to develop the memorial and its annual operating costs once built, Mr Tong said the estimated development cost is "based on current outlook and projections".

"The estimated cost includes building construction and fit-out costs for exhibition galleries, viewing gallery and outdoor amphitheatre, education and family spaces and amenities, and a 5-hectare outdoor public garden," he added.

"The annual operating cost is being worked out in tandem with the development of operational plans."

According to the Building and Construction Authority's (BCA) listing of permits to commence structural works issued in March 2024, the cost of the proposed memorial erection is S$235.66 million.

The Founders' Memorial will consist of an integrated gallery and gardens experience at Bay East to commemorate Singapore's founding leaders and generation, said Mr Tong.

It will also "serve as a space to capture the spirit of our nation and unify Singaporeans, by enabling Singaporeans of different generations to reflect on our past, and be inspired for the future", he added.

In June, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said during a groundbreaking ceremony for the memorial that Singapore's journey as a nation deserves to be “commemorated and remembered”.

Singapore has several memorials marking significant events in its modern history, like the Kranji War Memorial and the Civilian War Memorial.

But it does not have one to tell the story of how it became what it is today, and bring to life the “ideals, impulses, and the spirit” that drove its founding leaders, Mr Lee explained.

“Now, almost 60 years after Separation, and 80 years after World War II, the time has come for us to build one,” he added.

The site at Gardens By The Bay was chosen after Singapore's government accepted a recommendation by the Founders' Memorial committee in August 2017.

The 15-member committee had submitted its report to the government after two years of outreach to more than 32,000 people. It was formed to gather views from the public, and to conceptualise a memorial for Singapore's founding fathers if the idea found resonance among people.
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That's a low price for all sinkies to pay as a sign of our respect for Ah Gong and his PAP Old Guard.

 

[k1976]

That's a low price for all sinkies to pay as a sign of our respect for Ah Gong and his PAP Old Guard.

Is a strong confidence of More Good Years to Cum under Guidance of Good Hands

Right, Boss John?

 

[k1976]

Can use this peekture as a statue to show how desperate the founders were after being sacked by Tengku…

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He 为国为民

 

[k1976]

That's a low price for all sinkies to pay as a sign of our respect for Ah Gong and his PAP Old Guard.

It is our respect for their effort to build thsi country froM Third World to First World

 

[aerobwala]

 

[k1976]

 

[Qantas]

I suggest they spend $20000 to erect lky statue beside sir Stamford raffles can liao la

Better still, erect Lky statue to replace the Raffles statue since they see Raffles no up nowadays.

 

[Charlie99]

It does not matter who the individual is, $335 million is a very extravagant sum, to spend on a memorial.

 

[laksaboy]

It does not matter who the individual is, $335 million is a very extravagant sum, to spend on a memorial.

It's most likely one of those silly 'interactive' museums featuring the pIoNeErS (code word for LKY and PAP old guard, and some vague afterthought references to coolies and samsui women etc).

It will be used for school excursions to brainwash the kids.

 

[Peter Ahmad Muniandy Wong]

Since near the sea why not name is Flounder's Memorial ?

A bit fishy but so what.

 

[mojito]

Eagerly awaiting golden lky statue with a hatchet in a cul de sac.

 

[k1976]

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This will give all sinki a chance to go there and prayer for Toto Numbers during 初一and 十五

 

[k1976]

Eagerly awaiting golden lky statue with a hatchet in a cul de sac.

With a 100PW Laser as His Victorious Lightning Bolt for zapping the Oppie n Saw Hei running amok