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SINGAPORE: The Dempsey Road area is getting more buzz - as another historical area has been redeveloped into Singapore's latest wining-and-dining scene.
Spanning 100,000 square feet of lush greenery, Dempsey Hill used to be the former British Army barracks and later, Singapore's Central Manpower Base.
The grand old colonial buildings are receiving a major touch up as the area is set to become Singapore's latest "place to see and be seen".
Besides the usual nightlife fare, there is a spa located right in the heart of the area.
There is also a place for parents to leave their kids while they wine and dine.
The area's developer, Country City Investment, hopes that its 18 tenants will attract more families, in their push towards daytime activities like breakfast and even grocery shopping.
Nicholas Ng, General Manager, Country City Investment, said: "Everyone is trying to find a place where they can get away over the weekend, to be somewhere different from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
"So I see that this is an ongoing trend. To look out for new places, to redevelop and transform them into lifestyle destinations."
And many tenants are confident of booming business due to the good location and greenery.
"When I first look at Dempsey Hill, it reminds me of McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley in Australia. We're a wine distributor. And it is close to nature and it's just a stone's throw away from Orchard Road," said Peng Yam, CEO, Angel's Share.
Country City Investment has pumped in S$3 million to transform the area.
Its next project here will be the redevelopment of the former Civil Service Club. - CNA/yy
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