Istana Park expansion: Orchid park, family-friendly activities among proposed changes
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An orchid-themed park, an activity promenade and more recreational spaces are possible features in National Parks Board's (NParks) plans to rejuvenate the Istana Park and Dhoby Ghaut area. These updates were announced by Minister of State for National DeIstana Park expansion: Orchid park, family-friendly activities among proposed changes
An orchid-themed park, an activity promenade and more recreational spaces are possible features in National Parks Board's (NParks) plans to rejuvenate the Istana Park and Dhoby Ghaut area. These updates were announced by Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan at an event held at Temasek Shophouse on Wednesday (Aug 12). Under the plan, the current Istana Park will be merged with the existing Dhoby Ghaut Green and Penang Road Open Space, along with the 500m stretch of Orchard Road between Buyong Road and Handy Road that will be pedestrianised. This will create a new park more than three times the size of the existing Istana Park.«The significantly larger space will allow for a refresh of the area with new attractions and offerings, possibly including more family-friendly features, greenery and flexible spaces for activities and programmes,» NParks said. Read more
