SINGAPORE: Two Singapore Turf Club employees said they are sad and disappointed that the club will close in 2027, but hope to reskill and find new opportunities. Employees were told about the club’s closure in a town hall meeting on Monday (Jun 5) afternoon. The government and the club announced on Monda
SINGAPORE: Two Singapore Turf Club employees said they are sad and disappointed that the club will close in 2027, but hope to reskill and find new opportunities.
The 120 hectares of land in Kranji will be redeveloped and used for housing, including public housing, the Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Finance said in a joint press release on Monday. MND is also studying other potential uses, including leisure and recreation. "We have gained a lot of improvements and made this place a world-renowned race track, and now it's closing, that's why we feel a bit disappointed. But we have to give way for national development."
The news came as a surprise to the staff and most of them have an emotional attachment to the club, he said.
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