Gardens By The Bay

[Fook Seng]

we might have the third casino sooner than expected.....

I, too, think it will be sooner rather than later, especially if it is meant for high rollers - no holds barred. It can even be before 2020. The two IR operators have been asking for certain things like more area for development. If the Govt is desperate, these could be traded off for a reduction in the exclusivity period.

 

[TracyTan866]

I, too, think it will be sooner rather than later, especially if it is meant for high rollers - no holds barred. It can even be before 2020. The two IR operators have been asking for certain things like more area for development. If the Govt is desperate, these could be traded off for a reduction in the exclusivity period.

two casinos are bad enough to cause severe problems to Singapore. I hope SG does not become Monaco nor Macau.

 

[blackmondy]

two casinos are bad enough to cause severe problems to Singapore. I hope SG does not become Monaco nor Macau.

It is already a tax-haven like Monaco for many corrupted foreigners.

 

[blissquek]

the Flower Dome is so simple....can get such things free in other countries

Aiyoh... in Singapore where got free lunch..???

U know our books is so messy n by the look of it..we may be in shortfall...
Ong Teng Cheong tries to delve and get a clearer picture but he could"nt..

So the agenda now is to try to salvage all the dollars and cents .

Just look around..everything is and about $...
The govt is relentlessly recouping what they can get their hands on ..

Hence we have induced inflation...very high and higher property price..high C.O.E, the two big componet of recent inflation...

So to make the sums rite..they say 6 million population can do the job..


so be prepared... more and higher GDP figures and more mess and more whinnng from netizens...

 

[blissquek]

spending S$1B to build a garden? dont you think the GBTB is overpriced?...or is the aim to give GLCs and TLCs an opportunity to make money and improve their bottomline?

Talk abt GLCs n Tlcs..it makes me wonder if sistic is also a GLCs.. They just sit around get a cut ..both from patrons and performers...

Are they the only one able to do the job most efficiently or it is just that they are linked to a govt agency..???..N why is it not open to open tender..???..Anyone can just sell a ticket and get a cut...a tout can do it even better...

This is a topic juicy for National Conversation but alas..NC is scripted...
and also our 154th press forbids...

 

[singveld]

that day when I was there, there were some groups of senior citizens and the weather was hot...I was in a red Siren short, so it was quite easy to spot me

no can do, cannot find anyone with red siren short in my photos, we miss each other.

 

[jw5]

no can do, cannot find anyone with red siren short in my photos, we miss each other.

why u never tell Tracey what u were wearing? maybe she saw you? :o

 

[singveld]

why u never tell Tracey what u were wearing? maybe she saw you? :o

oh, light beige short sleeve shirt, dark brown pants and black leather shoe.

 

[TracyTan866]

oh, light beige short sleeve shirt, dark brown pants and black leather shoe.

not many young men were there that day.

you didnt see any gal in red siren shorts? I was there abt noon time

 

[TracyTan866]

Talk abt GLCs n Tlcs..it makes me wonder if sistic is also a GLCs.. They just sit around get a cut ..both from patrons and performers...

Are they the only one able to do the job most efficiently or it is just that they are linked to a govt agency..???..N why is it not open to open tender..???..Anyone can just sell a ticket and get a cut...a tout can do it even better...

This is a topic juicy for National Conversation but alas..NC is scripted...
and also our 154th press forbids...

SISTIC is a monopoly ..

 

[TracyTan866]

Heard that Supertree Dining is struggling at GBTB.

Pollen is likewise trying to remain viable with poor customers patronage.

How long will these restaurants last at GBTB?

When will they cut losses, throw in the towel and give up their leases?

 

[Alamaking]

Wah ur this thread pak buay si 1

 

[TracyTan866]

Wah ur this thread pak buay si 1

have you been to Gardens By The Bay? If you did, then you will realise how it has been exploited

 

[TracyTan866]

I, too, think it will be sooner rather than later, especially if it is meant for high rollers - no holds barred. It can even be before 2020. The two IR operators have been asking for certain things like more area for development. If the Govt is desperate, these could be traded off for a reduction in the exclusivity period.

Excellent article by Redbean:

"It seems that the Tourist Board is having second thoughts about the fakes and imitation tourist attractions that are sprouting up in the islands. With so much money pumped into the fakes, and with minimal returns, not mentioning that the bigger they are the bigger will the white elephant stand out, trying to justify their existence, to cover cost, is going to be a mammoth task. And for the poor guys that are tasked to promote such fakes and with targets that could not be met, it is a daunting and stressful proposition.
How much more would have to be coughed out upfront to build the fake gardens in the Marina Bay and how much would be needed to keep the glass, concrete and steel structures in good conditions and the plants in them comfortable? How many visitors are needed to be herded to these fake contraptions to just break even? And why would visitors from the temperate countries flew all the way here to see temperate plants? With travelling cost spiraling down, the hot land people would have no problem flying to the temperate countries to see the real things.

Has anyone wondered why the African states did not build such fakes? Did anyone ask why tourists are flocking to Africa to see the authentic and barren African grassland and savannah or the Amazon jungles? Oops, shouldn’t say these to give people the idea of creating an African wild park or an Amazon jungle, or they have already done that? And all it needs is a cut in the power or energy supply and all the plants in the greenhouses would turn to dust and the structures into wasteland.

How long would these fake attractions last compare to the Botanic Garden that has been in existence for more than a hundred years, and needing pittance for its upkeep? Millions of people have spent their times, several generations, in the natural environment of the garden. It is an eco system that is self sustaining, with minimal upkeep in trimmings, grass cuttings and trash clearing. The Botanic Garden, a genuine tropical garden, will continue to exist for the next few hundred years as a tropical self sustaining ecosystem. How long would the fake gardens survive without pumping more and more money for its upkeep?

The Botanic Garden is like the mature states of Europe, attaining a certain balance and equilibrium, not much haste or farce, but existing quietly and peacefully as part of the natural habitat. The fakes will need more and more effort to get the buzz going, a lot of effort to keep its artificial vibrancy that is unnatural and unbalanced, just like the haste and fast pace of development in this city. Just pull the plug and all will come to a stand still.

What is needed is to strike a natural balance, not too much haste and pace, a natural swing and momentum of its own. The high pace of social and economic activities and the chase for vibrancy are unsustainable. It will need more and more effort to keep the wheel spinning, all for the sake of spinning the wheel.

Yes, the authentic and natural attractions of the islands are what the tourists would want to see, would fly half way across the world to see. They don’t come for the fakes. And the authentic way of life does not need expensive upkeeping to stay attractive. Think the vastness of wild Africa and the likes of Nepal and Tibet, the seas of Maldives. There is no need to spend a couple of billions to built funny structures to attract tourists. Think the Bugis Street of the past and the present Little India and Geylang. These are the real stuff and cost free.

How long can we keep pumping steroids to keep things going at this frantic rate?"

 

[KNNBNBCB]

To each his own.

Limpei 50+ already.

Number of times I visited Gardens By the Bay : 1

Number of times I visited Botanic Gardens : 0

Will I go GBTB again : Maybe

Will I ever go Botanic Gardens : Can't think of any reason why I should ever go there

 

[TracyTan866]

To each his own.

Limpei 50+ already.

Number of times I visited Gardens By the Bay : 1

Number of times I visited Botanic Gardens : 0

Will I go GBTB again : Maybe

Will I ever go Botanic Gardens : Can't think of any reason why I should ever go there

Redbean made some valid points.

Natural attractions dont incur exorbitant maintenance costs. Also natural attractions are more attractive and not artificial. Can you guess who make money from building and maintaining GBTB?

 

[jw5]

lol ................... lol hehehehehehehehe...............................

why u never tell tracey what u were wearing? Maybe she saw you? :o

oh, light beige short sleeve shirt, dark brown pants and black leather shoe.

not many young men were there that day.

You didnt see any gal in red siren shorts? I was there abt noon time

 

[TracyTan866]

lol ................... lol hehehehehehehehe...............................

Oops.You knew what i wore that day?

 

[tanwahtiu]

I havedecided to put you in my ignore list. Cant stand your porlumpar writing.

Yes, it is very costly and expensive to build and maintained. But it is worth it. It's the world's best Green House. It gives Singapore another world landmark and another reason for tourists to come here. It adds another world class icon to the Singapore's landscape. It is worth it.

 

[tanwahtiu]

People who visited GBTB is just coincidence visit Singapore or local just happen to pass by.

No logic to spend $1B on something that cannot talk, roar, quacks and act, and all so silence.

Never want to visit this dead silence place. Flowers grow in seasons and that is the beauty of wanting to see the flowers at this season. The natural cold weather and the sunlight adds glory to the flowers and good photo shots.

I have attached somec flower shots that do not have any shadow on the flower. It is taken at the best time at about 8:30 on that morning, no sunlight.

I visited the Gardens By The Bay yesterday. That place costs S$1B? Someone has grossly profiteered from this project. I wonder whether it was GLCs or TLCs which were in charge of the project.

Any comments?