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The reopening of CSC@Changi is a milestone event etched in CSC’s history. Held on
Monday, 4 May 2015, the launch was officiated by President Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, who
was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Mr Teo Chee Hean. Architects, developers,
tenants as well as representatives from government agencies, all of whom were
instrumental in making CSC@Changi a reality, were also in attendance.

“Institutions are ultimately made of people,” said Mr Peter Ong, Head of Civil Service and
President of Civil Service Club, in his opening address. “If we want strong institutions, we
need to develop and safeguard the well-being of our people.”

Spanning two years, the extensive redevelopment of the old Changi Clubhouse is anchored
in this belief. Mr Ong quoted the late Finance Minister Mr Hon Sui Sen, who opined in 1980
that members in the public service require rest and recreation as “the pressures upon them
have increased tremendously with Singapore’s rapid economic growth and the government’s
greater involvement in the economy.”

And CSC@Changi, with its five-storey sports complex, well-furnished chalet suites and villas,
is a home away from home for Singapore’s civil servants. The Clubhouse complements its
vast space with an all-encompassing array of facilities and meaningful social activities.

                                                                                               The BBQ pits with a panoramic view.

        “Beyond providing
        modern facilities for
   enjoyment, the Club plays a
     crucial role in fostering a
   One Public Service identity,
   having established itself as
   a ‘unique home’ for public
     officers to take respite.”

                   – Mr Peter Ong

4  Staycation of the East          UnveilingPresident Dr Tony Tan dotting the lion’s eye, symbolising an auspicious start for the Clubhouse. The unveiling of the plaque marks the reopening of CSC@Changi.
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