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Jun 17, 2010
NDP breaks new ground
300,000kg of concrete fragments laid across the field to reinforce it
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<!-- Audio --><!-- Video --><!-- PDF -->From Padang to parade ground
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THE green field of the Padang will provide solid ground for this year's National Day Parade (NDP) instead of uneven turf.
About 300,000kg of concrete fragments from demolished buildings have been laid across 10,000 sq m of the green field.
The aim is to reinforce the ground to take the weight of 3,100 participants and up to 10 floats weighing as much as 5,000kg each.
Underneath the concrete is a plastic sheet. Asphalt will be poured over the concrete and painted white.
The solid ground in front of the old City Hall will also bear President S R Nathan's open-top vehicle, which will convey him around the parade grounds to inspect the 30 marching contingents and greet the audience.
Canvas sheets were used to cover the turf in previous NDPs held at the Padang. Organisers said the concrete layer adds stability for dancing and singing performers.
Read the full story in Thursday's edition of The Straits Times.
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NDP breaks new ground
300,000kg of concrete fragments laid across the field to reinforce it
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<!--background story, collapse if none-->MY SINGAPORE DREAM
'My dream is to see Singapore become the next Silicon Valley of Asia, a hotbed of entrepreneurship and technological innovation. A nation that not only embraces new technology but also creates and innovates to become a global leader in this area. I hope fellow Singaporeans will take the risk and try their hand at entrepreneurship in order to achieve my dream for Singapore to become the next hot thing for technological innovation.'
Ms Michelle Alphonso, entrepreneur, 26
'My wish for Singapore is that more good jobs will become available, salaries will become more competitive and the country will provide more opportunities for the younger generation. It would be a pity if Singapore's talents are lost because they cannot find what they want here. We are definitely proud to be Singaporeans and I hope Singapore will continue to thrive and prosper in the years to come.'
Mr Andrew Loh, area sales manager, 53
<!--end background story-->Related Link
<!-- Audio --><!-- Video --><!-- PDF -->From Padang to parade ground
<!-- Vodcast -->
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THE green field of the Padang will provide solid ground for this year's National Day Parade (NDP) instead of uneven turf.
About 300,000kg of concrete fragments from demolished buildings have been laid across 10,000 sq m of the green field.
The aim is to reinforce the ground to take the weight of 3,100 participants and up to 10 floats weighing as much as 5,000kg each.
Underneath the concrete is a plastic sheet. Asphalt will be poured over the concrete and painted white.
The solid ground in front of the old City Hall will also bear President S R Nathan's open-top vehicle, which will convey him around the parade grounds to inspect the 30 marching contingents and greet the audience.
Canvas sheets were used to cover the turf in previous NDPs held at the Padang. Organisers said the concrete layer adds stability for dancing and singing performers.
Read the full story in Thursday's edition of The Straits Times.
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