HIGHLIGHT - Resorts World at Sentosa adds new attractions
In anticipation of the tourism boom for Singapore and Asia in the coming years, Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS) is adding six extra attractions to up the ante on its destination appeal.
Among the new draws are two rides at Universal Studios Singapore. One of the rides, a coaster, is an addition to another coaster in the original plans to make up a pair. This improved attraction now pits two different roller coasters — one seated and one suspended — against each other in aerial combat. A high-speed launch and heart-pumping near-misses make these coasters unlike any other in the world. The second ride is perennial favourite E.T. Steven Spielberg's timeless classic is brought to life in a fantasy attraction that captures the charm of childhood and the thrill of flying on an intimate scale that's sure to delight grandkids and grandparents alike.
There will be four new shows featuring multi-media, light and sound effects, on top of the three public performances that RWS proposed in its bid for the Integrated Resort in 2006. Four-time Emmy award-winner Jeremy Railton will be designing several of these acts.
As a result of these enhancements, RWS has revised its budget from S$5.2 billion to S$6 billion. This new budget also takes into account contingencies, improvements made to hotels and resort design, as well as the transportation and access infrastructure in the Resort.
PROGRESS UPDATE
Construction progress is on track for RWS to open in early 2010. Sixty per cent of excavation works and 40 per cent of reclamation works have been finished to date. The substructure for the 4,100-lot basement carpark is in the process of being laid. Since the construction of the four jetties, huge barges have been transporting materials and equipment to and from the site. There are currently around 500 workers from China, India, Bangladesh and Thailand working and living on-site. RWS expects to have up to 8,000 pairs of hands on deck at the peak of its construction in the later part of 2008. Work is on-going 24/7 to ensure that the Resort will be ready for opening.
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