Located along Beach Road, Blocks 1, 9 and 14 within the Former Beach Road Camp, the NCO Club Building and the Former Beach Road Police Station building were given conservation status on 9 October 2002. The former camp is synonymous with the history of the Singapore Volunteers Corps and the camp was also the venue for the first NS enlistment in 1967. Blocks 1, 9 and 14, built in the 1930s, are of the Art Deco Style while the NCO Club building, designed by Palmer and Turner and built in 1952-53, is a hybrid of Art Deco and the Modern Style. The Former Beach Road Police Station, built in 1931, is a simple 3-storey Art Deco building.

The famous Beach Road Camp that for the better part of 20th century had been used as the headquarters of Singapore’s volunteer defence forces, finally closed its doors on 18 Feb 2000. In a ceremony designed to mirror the fanfare of its colonial-era opening, past Volunteers and present-day members of the People’s Defence Force were present to witness the symbolic ‘golden key’ to the camp being handed over to the Land and Estates Organisation accompanied by the tune of “The Last Post.”

Beach Road Camp started out as the headquarters of the Chinese section of the Singapore Volunteer Corps (SVC) but became the overall headquarters of the SVC when its original headquarters at Fort Fullerton (the site of the present-day Fullerton Building) was deemed no longer suitable. In 1907, the entire SVC Headquarters, which had been made of reconstructable wooden panels, was dismantled and re-built at Beach Road.

The SVC was reorganised as the Straits Settlement Volunteer Force (SSVF) in 1921, combining the volunteer forces in Singapore, Penang, and Malacca. In 1930, the colonial authorities decided that a more permanent structure was needed to meet the growing needs of the volunteers. Three years later, the Governor of the Straits Settlement, Sir Cecil Clementi, officially opened the SSVF’s new headquarters at Beach Road Camp.

After the Second World War, the camp became HQ Singapore Military Forces (SMF) and with the implementation of the colonial National Service Bill in 1953, hosted swearing-in ceremonies for the new recruits were held there. The first batch of recruits of Singapore’s pioneer professional military unit, the 1st Singapore Infantry Regiment (1SIR), was also sworn in at Beach Road Camp. The formation of 1 SIR is a major milestone in Singapore’s military history because it marks the first time a full-fledged regular unit was drawn from the resident population.

After Singapore gained her independence in 1965 the camp was used for the training of PDF officers and NCOs. It also housed the Singapore Infantry Brigade HQ which was then made up of Singapore’s two regular battalions and 20 PDF (Arty). At the time the camp was handed back to the Urban Redevelopment Authority in 2000, it was used as the headquarters of the 2nd PDF Command (now in Clementi Camp). The closing of the camp concluded a colourful chapter in Singapore’s military history; one that will be fondly remembered by all those who have served there.

Scheduled to reopen by 2012, South Beach is envisaged to become the ‘revolutionary New Eco-Quarter in Singapore’. Developed by CityDev and its partners Istithmar (part of the Dubai World Group) and US-based Elad Group, the development will feature two striking towers of up to 45 storeys, including four revitalised historic buildings. With a gross floor area of about 1.6 million square feet, it will house premium office space, two luxury hotels, exquisite retail space and exclusive city residences.

The Singapore Flyer, a giant observation wheel borne of the best of brilliant engineering breakthroughs, is set to be Asia's most visible iconic visitor attraction.

Reaching 42 stories high, it comprises of a 150-metre (in diameter) high wheel built over a three-story terminal building, giving it a total height of 165 metres. This exceeds The Star of Nanchang by 5 metres and the London Eye by 30 metres. It features 28 air-conditioned capsules capable of holding 28 passengers each. A complete rotation of the wheel will take an estimated 30 minutes.

Completed in March 2008, it provides a breathtaking, panoramic view of the city centre and beyond to about 45 kilometres, including the Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan, as well as Johor, Malaysia.

The Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay is a waterside building located on six hectares of waterfront land alongside Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore River. Built to be the centre for performing arts for the island nation of Singapore, it takes its name from the nearby Esplanade and contains a 1,600 seat concert hall, as well as a 2,000 seat theatre for the performing arts.

The Esplanade features two outdoor performing venues - the Waterfront Stage and the Stage@Powerhouse, located along the promenade. These venues stage regular free performances, meant to liven up the arts scene. It also features a large roof terrace with a panoramic view of Marina Bay and the city area. There are also courtyards and open spaces which can be used for various activities.

Located at the Southern tip of Singapore, Marina Bay is a 360ha development designed to seamlessly extend Singapore’s downtown district and further support the city-state’s continuing growth as a major business and financial hub in Asia.

A greenfield site surrounded by water and gardens, Marina Bay provides an opportunity for further urban transformation, attracting new investments, visitors and talent, as well as becoming a new destination for the local community.

Marina Bay has been designed with people in mind, with a 24/7 vibrancy that will include the highly anticipated Integrated Resort (a destination attraction offering world-class hotel, convention, leisure and entertainment facilities, and casino) as well as other residential, commercial and entertainment developments.

Marina Bay will be a place for people from all walks of life to explore, exchange and entertain. There will be apartments set amidst lush greenery near Singapore’s waterfront. The local community and visitors alike can enjoy the parks, waterfront promenade and attend the events and celebrations held at the Bay.

State-of-the-art office space and transport infrastructure will provide seamless connectivity for companies and professionals to grow and exchange business ideas. It will be place with a loop of attractions and round-the-clock energy that continues during and outside office hours.

The Fullerton Heritage area consists of the entertainment and fine-dining hub One Fullerton and The Fullerton Hotel, a five-star boutique hotel located near the mouth of the Singapore River, in the Downtown Core of Singapore’s Central Area.

It is also home to Singapore’s iconic Merlion statue and the Merlion Park, a popular local attraction. Adjacent to it is a floating public plaza, planned as a centre for elegant food & beverage and nightlife options in the near future.

Immediately adjacent to Marina Bay Residences, the Central Promontory will be a signature waterfront development home to many public attractions, including a museum, art gallery, science centre, planetarium and aquarium.

It will also house retail, food and beverage, recreational and entertainment outlets as well as possible convention halls.