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Source:
www.nea.gov.sg |
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Newton Food Centre Closes For
Makeover, Re-opens Next Year |
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Newton Food Centre's new design, inspired by
its characteristic al fresco dining areas, will feature prominently when
it reopens next year after undergoing a complete makeover under the
Hawker Centre Upgrading Programme (HUP). |
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An iconic representation of hawker fare in
Singapore, it will be closed from October 1, and is scheduled to reopen
in June 2006. |
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Originally built in 1971, it has established
an enduring reputation as a must-try tourist destination synonymous with
Singapore's famous hawker fare. |
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It is just as popular with Singaporeans,
recognised as a favourite local makan haunt. This affection for the
Centre and its charm and character formed the basis of its new design.
The Centre's sense of openness and al fresco hawker-food dining close to
the heart of the city - distinct features of the centre pre-upgrade -
will be preserved amid tropical architecture. |
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Supporting the openness and space is the
planned layout of the stalls in a horseshoe-shaped configuration, along
with architectural elements such as sun-shading, column bases and
blinds, surrounded by a lushly landscaped courtyard integrated with
seating. |
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The design takes into consideration the
tropical heat - it will be open-concept, with natural cross-ventilation,
large overhangs and eaves, allowing patrons the choice to dine within a
sheltered dining space. |
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The new centre will have a seating capacity
of 1,640 to serve the patrons of the Centre's 83 stalls. |
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If you can't wait till next June... |
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Those who can't wait for the centre to be
completed will be able to patronize the stalls at a temporary site which
the stallholders themselves have arranged, located along Monk's Hill
Terrace and Winstedt Road, a stone's throw from Newton Food Centre. |
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The majority of stalls - 72 at the moment -
are moving gradually to this temporary site, which will begin operation
on 11 October. |
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To date, 40 hawker/food centres have
undergone the NEA's HUP and 12 centres are currently being upgraded. |
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Source:
www.nea.gov.sg Press Release 21 Sep
2005 |
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