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Expected Total and Annual Operating Costs for Development of Founders' Memorial

Debated in Parliament on 9 Sep 2024.

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The Founders' Memorial is projected to cost $335 million for development, covering construction, fit-out of galleries and spaces, and a 5-hectare public garden.
The memorial is scheduled to open by the end of 2028 and will serve as a space for reflection and unification for Singaporeans.
Annual operating costs are still being determined alongside the development of operational plans.

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Chua Kheng Wee Louis

#1

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth what are the (i) expected total costs to develop the Founders’ Memorial and (ii) annual operating costs thereafter.

Edwin Tong Chun Fai

#2

The Founders' Memorial will be an integrated gallery and gardens experience at Bay East, commemorating the values and ideals exemplified by Singapore's founding leaders and generation. When it opens in end-2028, the Memorial will serve as a space to capture the spirit of our nation and unify Singaporeans by enabling different generations of Singaporeans to reflect on our past and be inspired for the future. The development cost of the Memorial is estimated at $335 million, based on current outlook and projections. The estimated cost encompasses building construction and fit-out costs for the exhibition galleries, viewing gallery and outdoor amphitheatre, education and family spaces and amenities and a 5-hectare outdoor public garden.

The annual operating cost is being worked out in tandem with the development of operational plans.

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The Founders' Memorial is projected to cost $335 million for development, covering construction, fit-out of galleries and spaces, and a 5-hectare public garden.
The memorial is scheduled to open by the end of 2028 and will serve as a space for reflection and unification for Singaporeans.
Annual operating costs are still being determined alongside the development of operational plans.

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