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SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECTMARINA BAY SANDS-LINKED SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECT ASSIGNMENT
Done By: Lim Li Thong (8)
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MARINA BAY SANDS CASINOANTICIPATE CHANGE AND STAY RELEVANT:
Singapore’s government realized that building a casino was a lucrative
investment
• Brought about billions of dollars in revenue
• Created thousands of jobs for Singaporeans
• Attracted foreign investors
LEADERSHIP IS KEY
Although the idea of a casino in Singapore received largely
negative response, our government did what they thought was right, and not
what was popular
MARINA BAY SANDS CASINOA STAKE FOR EVERYONE, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
Our government listened to the concerns of
Singaporeans and introduced measures to
counter problem gambling
• $100 levy for Singaporeans and PRs
• Introduced a policy for family members to bar their loved ones from entering casinos
THE SHOPPES
Both foreign and local brands can be found in The Shoppes
• Introduce tourists and foreign investors to our local brands
• Reputable brands like Chanel and Salvatore Ferragamo raises the image of local brands as well
ENERY EFFICIENT STRUCTURE
ANTICIPATING CHANGE AND STAY RELEVANT
Our government taps on renewable energy to power these fans to cool down this
urban city•Only activated when motions are detected
•Our government were far sighted to adopt solar energy because fossil fuel are finite
•This form of energy is also plausible because Singapore’s is sunny year round
9-metre diameter solar powered breeze shelters
ENERY EFFICIENT STRUCTURE
ANTICIPATING CHANGE AND STAY RELEVANT
Our government adopts an innovative approach to cool down the urban city
300-metre-long sinuous stainless steel mist pipe
• More energy saving as opposed to using fans
• Covers a larger distance as opposed to fans
Therefore, more efficient
ANTICIPATING CHANGE, STAY RELEVANT
• Government realized that land was limited
• Introduced shopping in underground link
A STAKE FOR EVERYONE, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
• The introduction of shops along the link also increased the number of jobs available for Singaporeans
*www.singaporelocaltour.com
*www.agoda.com/asia/singapore/singapore/marina_bay_sands.html
*http://www.plussixfive.com/2010/08/24/agnes-b-voyage-the-shoppes-at-marina-bay-sands/
*http://www.greatnewplaces.com/t-Theatre
*http://www.flickr.com/photos/stay-happy/6645498149/
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