\nNational Parks Board senior manager Alicia Soh taking Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan through the exhibition panels showing updates to the rejuvenation plans for Istana Park and Dhoby Ghaut area at an event in Temasek Shophouse on Aug 12.<\/p>\n
ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
In a media release, the National Parks Board (NParks) said that the Orchid Park and Orchid Plaza are envisioned as spaces planted with a diverse range of orchid species and hybrids.<\/p>\n\n\nAn artist’s impression of the Orchid Park.<\/p>\n
PHOTO: NATIONAL PARKS BOARD<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
These will collectively showcase \u201corchids\u2019 remarkable adaptability across different growing environments\u201d, said the board.<\/p>\n
As for the redeveloped Istana Park, the plan is to build a new ceremonial driveway that will be flanked by flagpoles and mature trees leading directly to the Istana\u2019s main gate.<\/p>\n\n\nAn artist’s impression of the potential Ceremonial Driveway.<\/p>\n
PHOTO: NATIONAL PARKS BOARD<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
NParks said that there could also be new indoor attractions at the Istana Park, such as galleries to showcase Singapore\u2019s multicultural heritage and also \u201cenhance the horticultural experience for visitors\u201d.<\/p>\n
Finally, Dhoby Ghaut Green will house a garden that honours \u201cthe pioneering spirit and contributions of Singapore women\u201d, said NParks, which added that the park was first proposed in the White Paper on Singapore Women\u2019s Development in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\nAn artist’s impression of a garden dedicated to honouring Singapore women.<\/p>\n
PHOTO: NATIONAL PARKS BOARD<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\u201cWe hope it will inspire women across all segments of life to participate actively in the community,\u201d said Tan of the garden in a speech at the engagement event.<\/p>\n
NParks added that the garden aims to introduce more flexible public spaces to support commemorative events and activities for women\u2019s groups, as well as educational content for visitors.<\/p>\n
On Aug 12, building owners and tenants within the precinct, as well as organisations involved in the Orchard Road Rejuvenation Plan, were asked for feedback on plans for the redeveloped park at an event at Temasek Shophouse.<\/p>\n\nThe Orchard Road Rejuvenation Plan was in 2019 revealed by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and NParks.<\/p>\n
Part of the project\u2019s aim was to transform Orchard Road into a green oasis at the heart of the city and \u201cbring back the orchard\u201d to the area, which was formerly occupied by plantations during the colonial era.<\/p>\n\n\nAn artist’s impression of the potential link bridge to Fort Canning Park.<\/p>\n
PHOTO: NATIONAL PARKS BOARD<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Earlier in 2026, STB\u2019s assistant chief executive for experience development Jean Ng had said that when the project was plan was launched in 2019, it was envisaged as a 15-year one that would culminate in the redevelopment of Istana Park around the mid-2030s.<\/p>\n
On Aug 12, NParks group director for Fort Canning and Istana Ng Boon Gee said that development timelines can only be confirmed after plans are refined and more consultations with stakeholders are carried out.<\/p>\n
The public will be able to view plans for the rejuvenated park at an exhibition held at Temasek Shophouse, which will run until Aug 26.<\/p>\n\n\nAn artist’s impression of the potential pocket park at Handy Road.<\/p>\n
PHOTO: NATIONAL PARKS BOARD<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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