The Straits Times
Summary
The upcoming NS Square will be a space for national servicemen and their families, featuring a permanent stage deck and grandstand to host National Day Parades (NDPs) and other large-scale events, a water sports centre, and a public waterfront promenade.
NS Square was designed with environmentally sustainable features to reduce its energy consumption and footprint.
Besides the use of solar panels to supplement its energy needs, more than 80 per cent of NS Square will be naturally or mechanically ventilated to reduce energy consumption from air-conditioning.
The remaining areas will tap into the Marina Bay district cooling network – an underground, centralised energy system that distributes chilled water for air-conditioning, improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions of buildings in the district.
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