From boats to buildings: Sembawang Shipyard’s final voyage
As operations wind down at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard, CNA speaks to two long-time employees about the site’s rich maritime history and their hopes for the redevelopment.
Sembawang Shipyard, located in Singapore, has been a significant maritime hub since its establishment in 1938 by the British as a naval base. The shipyard, which spans an area of 86 hectares, has played a crucial role in servicing and constructing various ships, including the largest dry dock in the world, the King George VI Dock.
Over the years, the shipyard has undergone multiple transformations, evolving from a naval base to a commercialized maritime facility. Today, the shipyard is set to be redeveloped into a mixed-use waterfront precinct, preserving its maritime heritage while introducing new amenities such as community spaces for concerts, sports, and performances, as well as waterfront homes, dining, shopping, and recreation along the coastline.
Many long-time employees of the shipyard, like Ms Wang Huiping, express nostalgia for the bustling atmosphere and hope that some of the unique aspects of the site will be preserved in the redevelopment.
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