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Since its founding in 1971, CSC has consistently provided Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Master Plan 2013. With idyllic views that speak for themselves, a great location
members and public officers with a host of facilities, activities With developments such as Changi Airport’s Project Jewel and the rustic charm of Changi Point, CSC@Changi is where
and services to enjoy. From the humble beginnings of a and the improved public transport infrastructure serving this members and their families can soak in the ambience and
single building in Dempsey Road, the Club expanded in 1976 region, just to name a few, redeveloping CSC@Changi is not enjoy a relaxing weekend.
to include another Clubhouse at Portsdown Road where it only a way to pre-emptively provide for the likely increased
remained until 1982. CSC@Tessensohn was opened in 1990 footfall in the area, but is also a way of staying relevant I am looking forward to having many of our members and
by then President Wee Kim Wee, followed by CSC@Changi’s amidst the new offerings that will be coming up in the next public officers visit us!
soft launch in 1994 by then Club President Mr Lee Ek Tieng. few years.
CSC@Bukit Batok was opened by then President SR Nathan Charlie Ng
in 2006. CSC today serves over 53,000 members and After two years of extensive redevelopment and refurbishment,
their families. the Clubhouse is today three times its original size and boasts General Manager, CSC
a host of quality recreational facilities. The newly-built 25 chalet
Almost 20 years after CSC@Changi was first opened, we were suites and villas provide multigenerational families with a home
once again honoured with having the President of Singapore away from home. They are well-furnished, elderly friendly
Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam grace the reopening of CSC@Changi on and offer great views. The onsite five-storey sports complex
4 May 2015. That CSC has been fortunate to have the President houses a vibrant 20-lane bowling centre, fully-equipped gym
of Singapore — no less — grace each of the Clubhouse openings and bicycle gym, family-themed karaoke centre with tastefully-
is a mark of what CSC means to the public service sector furnished private rooms as well as two rooftop tennis courts.
and the value that is placed on the facilities provided for our The renovated swimming pool, children’s pool, a new children’s
public officers. outdoor playground and the extended infinity spa pool,
all of which overlook Changi Creek and Straits of Johore,
The renovation of this Clubhouse has been long in the making. provide a priceless view for swimmers, be it day or night.
Redevelopment plans of this Clubhouse were initiated by To complete the experience, the sheltered barbecue pits and
the CSC Management Team and guided by the Executive F&B outlets around the Clubhouse offer the perfect setting
Committee in 2011. This was very much aligned with the intent for relaxed gatherings.
to refresh the infrastructure across the three Clubhouses to
ensure that the facilities we provide for our members and CSC@Changi is an ideal waterfront retreat, one that is away
public officers are updated to meet their changing needs. from the bustle of the city. From its vantage point, members
Given the size and diversity of our members and the public can see Changi Creek, Straits of Johore and even Pulau Ubin.
sector, these Clubhouses are important nodes and spaces Sited minutes from the food haven of Changi Village and the
for them and their families to interact in an informal setting sandy beaches of Changi Beach Park, it offers convenient
outside of work. access to a more rustic side of Singapore than what we
typically see. The coastal boardwalk offers a scenic walk
In particular for CSC@Changi, this redevelopment was most shaded by mangrove trees and one can even take bumboats
timely as it also supports the government’s intention to to Pulau Ubin and Pengerang, a popular seafood haunt in
significantly redevelop the Changi area, as announced in the southern Johore!
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