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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