Singapore’s tallest skyscraper, measuring 305m, will be in the CBD
The Central Business District (CBD) is no stranger to sky-high buildings. Walking or walking past one skyscraper after another, one could imagine the streets of metropolitan cities like New York and the like.
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Adding to the skyline is an upcoming tower on Shenton Way that will rise to 63 storeys.
The building is expected to become the tallest skyscraper in Singapore, standing at 305m.
The CBD skyscraper will be taller than the Guoco tower
Seconds ChannelNews Asia (CNA)the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has approved plans to construct the new building in the CBD.
They have also seen documents indicating that the building will rise to 305m, apparently the maximum height that can be approved by the URA.
This will surpass the height of Singapore’s current tallest building, the Guoco Tower, which stands at 248m.
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The development will be built on the site currently occupied by the 50-storey AXA tower.
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The location was once the site of the Treasury Building in 1986, previously the headquarters of state investment firm Temasek Holdings.
Forbes reports that the building will likely be completed in 2028.
The building will house commercial establishments, offices and residences
CNA In addition, it establishes that the development will occupy up to 148,450 square meters of total gross surface area.
To fill this huge space, plans show the new development will contain the following components:
Retail Restaurant Office Residential Hotel
There will also be an underground pedestrian link, although no information is currently known about where it goes and where it leads from.
Looking forward to an exciting new space
As a rapidly evolving city, we are no strangers to new developments popping up in Singapore from time to time.
With a new skyscraper on the way, we’re sure the CBD will look even more stunning and impressive once it’s ready.
Hopefully, too, the structure will provide more public spaces for us to work, play and relax with our loved ones.
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