Commentary: Country clubs making way for housing is par for the course in Singapore

A SITE FOR RAFFLES TOWN CLUB REPLACEMENT?

In a Singapore that is constantly expanding and changing, did country clubs shortly be outdated?

Social clubs also exist, despite the fact that there may be fewer state clubs over time. Some have lengthy biographies, such as the founding of the Singapore Recreation Club, Singapore Cricket Club and Tanglin Club in the 1800s. Only a select few people with high social standing are admitted to these older cultural clubs.

For members and their families, community-based leagues and clubs for special interest groups, like SAFRA and HomeTeam NS clubs, provide fun opportunities, amusement and cultural activities, and dining choices.

Raffles Town Club may need to make sure there are financing options available, either from its resources or top-up fees from members, in order to find a replacement page.

The capital investments required to purchase a new location and build new features may be significant. For its new facilities at Sime Road, which were originally run by Singapore Island Country Club ( SICC), Keppel Club paid an estimated S$ 31 million. Keppel Club members were expected to pay a fee of S$ 5, 350 for the relocation exercise given the club’s estimated reserves of$ 25 million. &nbsp,

The membership named after Sir Stamford Raffles would run the risk of becoming a part of Singapore’s history if innovative funding from the people ‘ contributions and other additional funding were not available.

At the Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore, Sing Tien Foo holds the position of Provost’s Chair Professor. The author’s opinions are their own, and they do no reflect those of NUS or its members.