The document summarizes the development of the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. It describes how the area was originally reclaimed land and transformed with the building of the Marina Barrage. The Marina Bay Sands integrated resort was then constructed, comprising hotels, shopping centers, and a casino. This development boosted Singapore's economy through tourism and attracted foreign investors. The resort also provided more entertainment options and jobs for residents. Overall, the Marina Bay Sands shows the Singapore government's ability to anticipate changes and plan for the future economic growth and development of Singapore.

1. by Keith C (19) 3S2
SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECT-
MARINA BAY SANDS

2. Beginnings
 In 1970s, land reclamation was carried out at
Marina Bay, forming what is today the Marina
Centre and Marina South areas.
 In 2008, Marina Barrage was built, turning
Marina Bay and Kallang Basin into a new
downtown freshwater Marina Reservoir,
providing water supply, flood control and a new
lifestyle attraction.
 This is possible only due to our government
being able to anticipate change and stay relevant,
a key factor of a good government.

3. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore –
August 18th ,2007
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore –
Present day

4. Development of MBS
 The Marina Bay Sands
is an example of how
the government
anticipates change and
stays relevant. The
Marina Bay Sands
helps Singapore to
boost its economy by
attracting foreign Model of MBS – Designed by Moshe Safdie
investors to Singapore.
 > Global & local brands
– Gucci, Far East,
Singtel etc.

5.  The gray portions of
the building blocks are
buildings that are
already built while the
white portion are
buildings that are yet
to be built.
Shows farsightedness of our government in anticipating change for the future

6. Attractions of MBS
 Opening of Marina Bay Sands Integrated
Resort provided more entertainment options
to the area this brought about more tourists.
Hence bringing about more profit for the
country
Solar-powered fan to keep
people cool and entertained
by using solar energy and
motion sensors to save
energy, and are only turned
on when people are present

7. Buildings of MBS
 Hotels: For tourists to
stay at while having
their tour/investors to
bring about economic
growth.
 Shopping centres: for
people to visit
 Casino: A place for
entertainment while
the government earns
profit

8. Purpose of the MBS
 The Government build the MBS so as to improve
the economy of the country and to improve the
quality of life in Singapore.
 The Government attracts numerous investors to
help in the building of the MBS which requires a
huge amount of $$$.
 MBS held many banks which is essential for the
strong economy of Singapore. Without MBS,
Singapore's economy will be greatly affected.

9. Purpose of the MBS
 More tourism
 Improved Singapore’s economy
 Brought about more job opportunities for
people

10. YOG Walkway
In memory of the first
Youth Olympic Games
to be held in Singapore
for the first time

11. Acknowledgements
 http://static.relax.com.sg/site/servlet/linkableblo
b/relax/251544/topImage/Swim_off_the_edge_a
t_Marina_Bay_IR-topImage.jpg
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Sands
( pictures found there)
 Google as search engine
 Taken pictures from my phone 
 http://static.relax.com.sg/site/servlet/linkableblo
b/relax/251544/topImage/Swim_off_the_edge_a
t_Marina_Bay_IR-topImage.jpg