2. In 1970, land reclamation was carried out at Marina Bay,
forming what is today the Marina Centre and Marina South
areas. In the reclamation process, Telok Ayer Basin was
removed from the map, while the Singapore River's mouth
now flows into the bay instead of directly into the sea.
3. There are many newly built buildings for example Marina
Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer, Shoppe at Marina Bay
Sands etc.
4. Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina
Bay in Singapore. Developed by Las Vegas Sands, it is billed
as the world's most expensive standalone casino property
at S$8 billion, including cost of the prime land.
5. MBS is an integrated resorts which have many shops, hotels
and casinos.
Since the tourist will have to stay in hotels, they will shop in
places near the hotel this contributes to Singapore's economy as
tourist will spent money there.
The casino also contributes to Singapore’s economy as when
tourist present their passports, they can enter the casino free of
charge while Singaporeans have to pay S$100 for entering the
casino.
6. The government of Singapore also played an important role
in the development of MBS. There are 4 main factors so
that the MBS can be completed also called LARA.
7. Without a good leading team, the MBS will not have
succeed as good leaders are needed to accomplish the
project. Marina Bay will remain in the way how it will look a
few years ago and the downtown of Singapore will still be
in Orchard and not Marina Bay
8. • From the MBS, it is shown that the government of
Singapore is anticipating changes and staying relevant.
This is because casino is a place where many people
nowadays like to spend time in, by staying relevant, the
government of Singapore introduced the IR (Integrated
Resorts) which is very successful and earned a lot of
revenue. By anticipating changes, the government also
introduced daily entry levy of S$100 for Singaporeans
and Permanent Residents. This will discourage
Singaporeans and PR from entering the casino. The
government also set up helpline for problem gambling
and also allow family members or relatives of gambling
addicts to ban them from entering the casino.
10. All the people that help to develop MBS are
rewarded, especially the Las Vegas Sands so that they will
think Singapore is a place that is worth developing and will
continue to develop in Singapore.
11. Corresponding to the previous factor, the development
MBS is open to many people so that it provides
opportunities for them to realise their full potential. This
gives everyone a role in society like decision making in the
development of MBS.
12. • The Marina Bay has transformed into the center of
tourism hub and the new Downtown of Singapore. All this
will not be possible if there is no MBS. This also shows
good governance in Singapore is important as without
good government MBS will not be possible and
Singapore will not be able to maintain its tourism sector
and also eventually cause Singapore to lose its footing as
a tourism hub.