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nuss annual report 2006 Chairperson Johnny Tan Khoon Hui (NUSS Vice-President) Deputy Chairperson Lai Kim Seng (NUSS Honorary Secretary) Members Vincent Rasa Benedict (Chairperson, House, Food & Beverage Sub-Committee) Kwek Chok Ming (NUSS Member) Lau Kwong Chung (NUSS Member) Leong See Yuen (NUSS Member) Siva S Retnam (Chairperson, Sports & Recreation Sub-Committee) Teo Chin Tuan (NUSS Management Committee Member) Terence Wong Kong Sing (NUSS Member) NUSS Secretariat Clara Lee (Ms) (Chief Executive Officer) Faraq Yahiya (Operations Director) Faris Salahudeen (Special Projects Manager) PG ukit Timah Guild House Project Committee On 28 May 2005, many of our members were thrilled with a sense of homecoming when it was revealed by our then Deputy Prime Minister Dr Tony Tan that part of the Bukit Timah Campus (BTC) would be returned to the National University of Singapore (NUS). In June 2005, a meeting was held between NUSS, NUS and the National Parks Board (NParks) to register the Society’s interest in setting up a Guild House at BTC. During preliminary discussions, NUSS was informed that House No 2, a conservation building, had been designated as an F&B outlet as part of NParks’ overall plan to provide a complete dining experience for its visitors. This location could be offered to NUSS for its proposed Guild House. Further meetings ensued and a presentation, along with a formal proposal, was submitted to NParks in September 2005. Location map of the proposed Bukit Timah Guild House Proposed BTGH NUS Bukit Timah Campus Future MRT
Upon the receipt of NParks’ in-principle approval to our proposal in October 2005, a General Meeting was convened in November 2005 to seek approval from members for the establishment of a Guild House at BTC. The membership strongly supported this initiative and a Bukit Timah Guild House (BTGH) Project Committee and Tender Board were formed in February 2006 to oversee the development. The Project Committee’s immediate priorities were: 1) to conclude a tenancy agreement with NParks expeditiously and 2) to select and appoint consultants and a contractor to undertake the design and construction of the Guild House The negotiations with NParks over the terms and conditions of the tenancy agreement took longer than originally envisaged as there were a number of rather difficult but fundamental issues which both parties had to resolve. Most of these have been satisfactorily settled and we are presently awaiting NParks’ clarification on the matter that concerns the use of the adjoining outdoor space. Whilst the negotiations may have taken longer than planned, the Management Committee has also been mindful that the Society’s interests should not be compromised in reaching an agreement. Concurrently, in March 2006 the Project Committee started the selection process for a suitable design proposal and a team of qualified consultants/contractors. After a rigorous and intensive review process, a suitable candidate has been shortlisted and the Committee expects to award the contract immediately after the finalisation of the tenancy agreement with NParks. The construction works are expected to commence approximately two months after the signing of the tenancy agreement, as this is the anticipated timeframe required to obtain the necessary approvals from relevant authorities for a conservation building of this nature. Barring any unforeseen circumstances from the relevant authorities, the works are expected to be completed within six months of receiving the approvals. Members can therefore expect a brand new Guild House at BTC sometime in the second half of 2007. PG nuss annual report 2006 Initial illustrations of the proposed BTGH showing the reception lobby, lounge bar and alfresco area A warm and welcoming reception lobby The alfresco area set in a natural environment Source: RichardHO Architects The Lounge Bar – a space to relax and socialise Facilities & Amenities BTGH has the distinct advantage of being nestled in the lush greenery of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Recognising the inherent potential of creating a unique natural dining experience for members and guests, a facility mix has been incorporated that will be able to take advantage of this potential. The lower level will include a restaurant with a modern concept and private dining rooms. There will also be a casual alfresco area for dining with bar service. The upper level will comprise a lounge bar, jackpot facilities and a games room that will be able to cater to a multitude of activities including balut, darts and bridge. Photos of the current conservation building (House No 2) The building earmarked for the proposed BTGH A view of the rear of the premises
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