January 2008 - Keppel Corporation

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18 Special Focus ...continued from page 17. lighting, the pylon and staycables are lit by spot-lights and its span by changing LED lights which can be tailored to suit the occasion. Residents at Keppel Bay and visitors alike can look forward to a great walking experience. Apart from panoramic scenic views of Sentosa Island and its upcoming Integrated Resort, the Harbourfront and Vivo City, Singapore Cruise Centre and Marina at Keppel Bay, pedestrians can gain quick insights into the rich historical surroundings through a series of informative plaques along the pedestrian walkway on the Bridge presented by the Keppel Group. BREAKING NEW GROUND Work has commenced for Asia’s iconic waterfront residences, Reflections at Keppel Bay, with a groundbreaking ceremony held on 8 January 2008. At the ceremony, Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior Executive Director and Group Finance Director of Keppel Corporation, announced that the main contract for Reflections at Keppel Bay, worth about $1 billion, has been awarded to Woh Hup. The 1,129-unit premier waterfront development is expected to be completed by 2013. Mr Teo said, “We intend to bring together some of the finest names and brands in the industry to lend their signature quality to our developments at Keppel Bay. That is the reason why we have spared no efforts in going for the best to ensure that the waterfront residences at Reflections at Keppel Bay enjoy the highest quality in terms of fittings and fixtures, installation and features. “We are therefore happy to announce that we have awarded to Woh Hup the main contract amounting to some $1 billion for Reflections at Keppel Bay. “Woh Hup, one of Singapore’s leading construction companies, has an impressive track record and has won recognition not only for high quality execution and standards but also for its commitment to safety.” The first phase of Reflections at Keppel Bay, comprising some 620 waterfront homes, has been sold out and its much anticipated second phase is expected to be launched some time this year. Breaking new ground for Reflections at Keppel Bay – (From left) Mr Kevin Wong, Group CEO of Keppel Land; Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior Executive Director and Group Finance Director of Keppel Corporation; Mr Lim Chee Onn, Executive Chairman of Keppel Corporation and Mr Kim Yong, Deputy Chairman & Project Director of Woh Hup Keppelite I January 2008
19 Turning vision into reality – Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong (centre) opens Singapore’s new luxury waterfront playground, Marina at Keppel Bay witnessed by (from left) Mr Kevin Wong, Group CEO of Keppel Land; Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior Executive Director and Group Finance Director of Keppel Corporation; Mr Lim Chee Onn, Executive Chairman of Keppel Corporation and Mr Choo Chiau Beng, Senior Executive Director of Keppel Corporation NEW LUXURY WATERFRONT PLAYGROUND PREMIERES Singapore’s latest premier nautical destination, Marina at Keppel Bay, was opened on 19 January 2008 by Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong in a spectacular ceremony which saw the arrival of the fleet in the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race (Read more about Clippers at Keppel Bay on pages 22-27). Located on the privately owned Keppel Island, yet minutes from the city centre via the iconic Keppel Bay Bridge, Marina at Keppel Bay is poised to be one of Asia’s top marina destinations alongside prime developments in the 32-hectare Keppel Bay waterfront residential precinct. “Keppel Bay is envisioned to be a place where people, boaters and non-boaters, can come to enjoy the best of what Singapore’s premium waterfront has to offer. “Marina at Keppel Bay will enhance the premier and intimate waterfront lifestyle experience for homeowners in Keppel Bay, boaters from the region as well as visitors to Keppel Island with its premium berths, fine dining experiences and warm hospitality,” said Mr Lim Chee Onn, Executive Chairman, Keppel Corporation. Designed by leading architects and marina consultants Alfred Wong & Partners and Bellingham Marine Industries, the S$30 million Marina at Keppel Bay features state-ofthe-art Unifloat © modern concrete floating berths for 170 yachts, including mega yachts of up to 250 feet. The berths will be constructed over two phases, Continues on page 20... Keppelite I January 2008
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Page 5 and 6: Business 5 About 44.5% and 21.9% of
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Page 17: 17 Ms Wang Look Fung, Keppel Group
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