History
Singapore Indoor Stadium was officially building of construction on 1 January 1985 as officially groundbreaking to building at a cost of S$ 90 million with the arena was designed by Japanese architect's Kenzo Tange and has a cone shaped roof and a pillarless arena.
Singapore Indoor Stadium was officially completed on 1 March 1987.
Singapore Indoor Stadium was officially renovated on 1 February 1988.
Singapore Indoor Stadium was officially opened to public on 1 July 1988.
Singapore Indoor Stadium was officially inaugurated and grand opened by the 1st Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore's Harry Lee Kuan Yew on 31 December 1989.
The stadium is within walking distance of the Singapore National Stadium. With the opening of CCL Stadium Station in 2010, Singapore Indoor Stadium is made more accessible to the public. Visitors could exit via exit A from the station to Singapore Indoor Stadium.
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