There were mixed reactions from visitors to Sembawang Hot Spring when told that the area will be turned into a park as soon as next year. Some people who have been visiting it for years were cold to the prospect and expressed dismay, while others were warm to the idea of redeveloping the area, which sits in a military camp. Earlier this month, NParks said on government procurement website GeBiz that it was looking for “multi-disciplinary consultancy services” for the development of a park, which includes the hot spring, along Gambas Ave. The new park will occupy around 1ha, Ms Kartini Omar, group director of parks development and Jurong Lake Gardens at NParks, told ST. “Development of the park will start by end-2017, and is expected to be completed by end-2018.” Senior Minister of State for National Development Desmond Lee said the area must retain its rustic character if it is developed.... Continue Reading