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SINGAPORE: Work has started at the
Marina Bayfront for the F1 Singapore Grand Prix as officials await
a decision next month by the international governing body for
motorsports,FIA,on whether Singapore will proceed with a night
or day race.
In nine months, what's now a muddy patch of land at the Marina
Promenade will be transformed into a sleek Pit Building for the
Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.
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the infrastructure will have to be up in about nine months. "But
Singapore is a City of Possibilities, so I have full confidence we
will be ready for the 28 September race date."
According to Mr Lim Neo Chian, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive
of the Singapore Tourism Board, the Pit Building will be completed
by the end of May next year, which is a construction industry record.
The Pit Building, a key element in the infrastructure of the F1
Singapore Grand Prix, will house the race control facilities, team
garages, hospitality lounges for about 4,000 guests, a Media Centre
and other facilities.
Located along the waterfront at a new stretch of road off Republic
Boulevard, the estimated S$33 million, three-storey Pit Building
will measure some 350 metres long.
The structure has been designed to be simple yet modern, and also
environmentally sustainable.
Taking up most of the ground floor is space for 36 garages for the
12 race teams.
The Media Centre, hospitality lounges, race control centre and the
winners’ podium will be situated at the second floor.
The top floor with a modern, aerodynamic structure will house more
hospitality lounges and an open rooftop terrace for a bird's eye
view of the street race.
The Pit Building will feature an extensive use of glass to provide
guests in the exclusive Paddock Club a panoramic view of the track’s
starting straight and all the exciting pit lane action that will
take place just metres away.
Project developer Singapore GP, will also have to work with local
firm Jurong Primewide Pte Ltd, which is the main contractor, to
ensure that construction meets the stringent requirements of Formula
One Management and the FIA. |
