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Marina South Pier was first announced in January 2004, to act as a landing point for ship's crews in place of [[Clifford Pier]]. Covering an area of {{convert|92000|sqft|m2}}, the pier was intended to be the first of four ferry terminals at Marina South, and to make way for the conversion of [[Marina Bay, Singapore|Marina Bay]] into a reservoir.<ref>{{cite news |last=Goh |first=Chin Lian |date=26 January 2004 |title=Clifford Pier moving to Marina South |work=[[The Straits Times]] |location=Singapore |via=Newslink |page=5 }}</ref> The pier commenced operations in April 2006,<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s)/no by-line.--> |date=14 April 2006 |title=An icon makes way |work=The Straits Times |location=Singapore |via=Newslink |page=1 }}</ref> but due to poor transport connections and lack of development in the vicinity, boat operators at the pier initially fared poorly, while efforts by the [[Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore]] to publicise the pier had little effect.<ref>{{cite news |last=Suhaimi |first=Nur Dianah |date=25 June 2006 |title=Businesses struggle at Marina South Pier |work=The Straits Times |location=Singapore |via=Newslink |page=4 }}</ref> Marina South Pier was subsequently officially opened in June 2006, and played host to an open house showcasing careers in the maritime industry to students.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last=Urquhart |first=Donald |date=1 July 2006 |title=Marina South Pier opens its doors |work=[[Business Times (Singapore)|The Business Times]] |location= |via=Newslink |page=9 }}</ref> In 2012, a {{convert|1000|m2|sqft}}, {{SGD|5000000}} Singapore Maritime Gallery was opened at the pier,<ref>{{cite news |last=Sim |first=Royston |date=9 September 2012 |title=Go out to sea at the maritime gallery |work=The Straits Times |location=Singapore |via=Newslink |page=20 }}</ref> while businesses at the pier continued to do poorly as of 2013.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sim |first=Walter |date=18 October 2013 |title=Slow going at Marina South Pier |work=The Straits Times |location=Singapore |via=Newslink |page=B14 }}</ref> |
Marina South Pier was first announced in January 2004, to act as a landing point for ship's crews in place of [[Clifford Pier]]. Covering an area of {{convert|92000|sqft|m2}}, the pier was intended to be the first of four ferry terminals at Marina South, and to make way for the conversion of [[Marina Bay, Singapore|Marina Bay]] into a reservoir.<ref>{{cite news |last=Goh |first=Chin Lian |date=26 January 2004 |title=Clifford Pier moving to Marina South |work=[[The Straits Times]] |location=Singapore |via=Newslink |page=5 }}</ref> The pier commenced operations in April 2006,<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s)/no by-line.--> |date=14 April 2006 |title=An icon makes way |work=The Straits Times |location=Singapore |via=Newslink |page=1 }}</ref> but due to poor transport connections and lack of development in the vicinity, boat operators at the pier initially fared poorly, while efforts by the [[Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore]] to publicise the pier had little effect.<ref>{{cite news |last=Suhaimi |first=Nur Dianah |date=25 June 2006 |title=Businesses struggle at Marina South Pier |work=The Straits Times |location=Singapore |via=Newslink |page=4 }}</ref> Marina South Pier was subsequently officially opened in June 2006, and played host to an open house showcasing careers in the maritime industry to students.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last=Urquhart |first=Donald |date=1 July 2006 |title=Marina South Pier opens its doors |work=[[Business Times (Singapore)|The Business Times]] |location= |via=Newslink |page=9 }}</ref> In 2012, a {{convert|1000|m2|sqft}}, {{SGD|5000000}} Singapore Maritime Gallery was opened at the pier,<ref>{{cite news |last=Sim |first=Royston |date=9 September 2012 |title=Go out to sea at the maritime gallery |work=The Straits Times |location=Singapore |via=Newslink |page=20 }}</ref> while businesses at the pier continued to do poorly as of 2013.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sim |first=Walter |date=18 October 2013 |title=Slow going at Marina South Pier |work=The Straits Times |location=Singapore |via=Newslink |page=B14 }}</ref> |
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On 22 November 2014, the [[North–South MRT line]] was extended to serve Marina South Pier at [[Marina South Pier MRT station]]. |
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| Locale | Marina South |
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| Owner | Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore |
| Maintained by | Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore |
| Characteristics | |
| Construction | Toa Corporation ANDO Singapore Private Limited |
| History | |
| Designer | Surbana International Consultants Pte. Ltd. |
| Opening date | 1 April 2006 |
| Coordinates | 1°16′15.45″N 103°51′47.67″E / 1.2709583°N 103.8632417°E |
Marina South Pier is a pier that is located in Marina South, Singapore. It is used as a terminal for tourists and day-trippers who are boarding small boats and ferries heading for the Southern Islands. There are regular ferries from the pier to Kusu Island and Saint John's Island.
History
Marina South Pier was first announced in January 2004, to act as a landing point for ship's crews in place of Clifford Pier. Covering an area of 92,000 square feet (8,500 m2), the pier was intended to be the first of four ferry terminals at Marina South, and to make way for the conversion of Marina Bay into a reservoir.[1] The pier commenced operations in April 2006,[2] but due to poor transport connections and lack of development in the vicinity, boat operators at the pier initially fared poorly, while efforts by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to publicise the pier had little effect.[3] Marina South Pier was subsequently officially opened in June 2006, and played host to an open house showcasing careers in the maritime industry to students.[4] In 2012, a 1,000 square metres (11,000 sq ft), S$5 million Singapore Maritime Gallery was opened at the pier,[5] while businesses at the pier continued to do poorly as of 2013.[6]
On 22 November 2014, the North–South MRT line was extended to serve Marina South Pier at Marina South Pier MRT station.
Design
Capable of handling up to 3,000 passengers, Marina South Pier comprises a three-storey building with immigration facilities, food establishments, a viewing deck and ticketing booths. It also sports a green glass facade and a wavy roof.[4]
References
- ^ Goh, Chin Lian (26 January 2004). "Clifford Pier moving to Marina South". The Straits Times. Singapore. p. 5 – via Newslink.
- ^ "An icon makes way". The Straits Times. Singapore. 14 April 2006. p. 1 – via Newslink.
- ^ Suhaimi, Nur Dianah (25 June 2006). "Businesses struggle at Marina South Pier". The Straits Times. Singapore. p. 4 – via Newslink.
- ^ a b Urquhart, Donald (1 July 2006). "Marina South Pier opens its doors". The Business Times. p. 9 – via Newslink.
- ^ Sim, Royston (9 September 2012). "Go out to sea at the maritime gallery". The Straits Times. Singapore. p. 20 – via Newslink.
- ^ Sim, Walter (18 October 2013). "Slow going at Marina South Pier". The Straits Times. Singapore. p. B14 – via Newslink.
External links
- Marina South Pier at the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore website
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