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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=452 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=452 colSpan=2>Published April 9, 2009
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=452 colSpan=2>F1 organisers aiming to repeat '08 showing
Singapore GP planning roadshows in markets such as the Middle East
By NISHA RAMCHANDANI
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DESPITE the weaker economy, Singapore is still aiming for $100 million of tourism receipts and 40,000 foreign visitors for the Formula One race from Sept 25-27.
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</TD></TR><TR class=caption><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>'We are mindful that this year the climate is not the same as last year,' said Singapore Tourism Board (STB) F1 projects director Leong Yue Kheong. But F1 continues to attract people from around the world, he said.
The 2008 race earned Singapore $168 million of tourism receipts and brought in more than 40,000 foreign visitors.
Organiser Singapore GP is working hard to reel in tourists this year and plans roadshows in promising markets such as the Middle East. And based on lessons learned last year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced improvements to its road access plan for the race period.
This year, track work will take progressively, with single-lane closures from 9am on Sept 19. Full road closures will kick in two days before race days, from midnight on Sept 23 until 5pm on Sept 29. After the race, single lane closures will take place to dismantle infrastructure. All lanes are expected to re-open by 5pm on Oct 2.
In contrast, road closures last year took place in three phases from Sept 20 to Oct 2, with full closures lasting 12 days.
Like last year, motorists this year will be able to access the circuit area during morning peak hours. From Sept 23-25, the stretch of Nicoll Highway towards Shenton Way, and the stretch from Republic Avenue to Raffles Avenue, will remain open during morning peak period. On Sept 26 and 28, only Nicoll Highway will be open to city bound traffic during morning peak hours. Further details on access will be announced later.
For this year's GP, more manpower and resources will be channelled into setting up race infrastructure, with new fixtures such as swing gates that will make for easier access and easier reopening of roads. Problems such as last year's lack of clear signs and poor pedestrian flow will also be tackled. In addition, provisions will be made to ensure it is business as usual in the Suntec and Marina Centre area when it comes to necessities such as receiving deliveries.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=452 colSpan=2>F1 organisers aiming to repeat '08 showing
Singapore GP planning roadshows in markets such as the Middle East
By NISHA RAMCHANDANI
<TABLE class=storyLinks cellSpacing=4 cellPadding=1 width=136 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR class=font10><TD align=right width=20>
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</TD></TR><TR class=caption><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>'We are mindful that this year the climate is not the same as last year,' said Singapore Tourism Board (STB) F1 projects director Leong Yue Kheong. But F1 continues to attract people from around the world, he said.The 2008 race earned Singapore $168 million of tourism receipts and brought in more than 40,000 foreign visitors.
Organiser Singapore GP is working hard to reel in tourists this year and plans roadshows in promising markets such as the Middle East. And based on lessons learned last year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced improvements to its road access plan for the race period.
This year, track work will take progressively, with single-lane closures from 9am on Sept 19. Full road closures will kick in two days before race days, from midnight on Sept 23 until 5pm on Sept 29. After the race, single lane closures will take place to dismantle infrastructure. All lanes are expected to re-open by 5pm on Oct 2.
In contrast, road closures last year took place in three phases from Sept 20 to Oct 2, with full closures lasting 12 days.
Like last year, motorists this year will be able to access the circuit area during morning peak hours. From Sept 23-25, the stretch of Nicoll Highway towards Shenton Way, and the stretch from Republic Avenue to Raffles Avenue, will remain open during morning peak period. On Sept 26 and 28, only Nicoll Highway will be open to city bound traffic during morning peak hours. Further details on access will be announced later.
For this year's GP, more manpower and resources will be channelled into setting up race infrastructure, with new fixtures such as swing gates that will make for easier access and easier reopening of roads. Problems such as last year's lack of clear signs and poor pedestrian flow will also be tackled. In addition, provisions will be made to ensure it is business as usual in the Suntec and Marina Centre area when it comes to necessities such as receiving deliveries.
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