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iNtrodUCtioN Civil ServiCe Club 02

Update

The long wait for Changi Clubhouse to reopen in summary, Changi Clubhouse will be in full swing
its doors is over. The Clubhouse, Changi resort, by 1 january 2015 to welcome sg50. Changi resort
obtained its temporary occupancy permit on 16 may still look raw to some visitors as it will take time
october 2014. While Changi resort is now ready to for the landscaped vegetation to mature. Despite
welcome members, public off cers and the general this, with its location by the sea, it is beautiful with
public, its full suite of facilities will be rolled out in scenic views and certainly worth a visit! for a sneak
three phases till the end of 2014. peek, you can view visuals of Changi resort, along
with the chalet rates and booking process on page
The f rst phase is to operationalise all the facilities 18 & 19 of this issue.
that are directly managed by Changi resort by end
october 2014. resort Bowl (a 20-lane bowling centre, i take this opportunity to thank all our members
Pro-shop and Bistro Café), 2 x rooftop tennis courts, for their understanding and patience during the
4 BBQ pavilions, swimming pool (with related facilities renovation of Changi resort and i hope you will f nd
such as childrens pool and playground), lucky 88 (15 the wait worthwhile when you visit it. some of you
machines) and the chalet block are now open for use. may have seen publicity for the resort around the
Clubhouses or online. if you have further queries
The second phase is to have some of the tenanted about Changi resort, you can either approach any
sports facilities made available for members, public of the clubhouse receptions or call Changi resort
off cers and general public to use. By the f rst week hotline at 6709 4709.
of november 2014, gold gym (with full gym facilities)
and swim Bike run singapore (specialising in cycling in other news, we have a treat in store for our golfers!
merchandise and running accessories, bicycle repairs We have partnered Tanjong Puteri golf resort (TPgr),
and a spinning room) will commence their operations. located in southern johore, and will be purchasing
These i am sure will be of great interest and support four access membership cards from Tanjong Puteri
to the Clubs Cycling and running interest groups that for our members to use. Members can book the
are based in Changi resort. access cards, through the sports Microsite booking
portal that will be available in mid-December 2014.
The last phase will be to operationalise all the f&B The access card will be available for members to use
services, as these operators need time to renovate from 1 january 2015. for details of booking, please
their premises. The swimming pool café (Hornbill refer to page 10 of this issue.
Café) will commence operation in early December
2014. The alfresco Dining by the sea and bar lounge in order to experience the golf staycation, three
(Meyer House restaurant & Bar) which are operated eXCo members and i made a trip to TPgr on 22
by the same management team of the popular The october 2014 for a round of golf and to visit the
Coastal settlement bistro will commence operations facilities. The drive to TPgr was very smooth and
before Christmas. The Chinese restaurant operated pleasant. The Clubhouse is grand and serves delicious
by the Dragon Phoenix will be operating in mid to food. We played at the Plantation course and had
late December 2014. lastly, the 8 Degrees family KTV a good golf ng experience. There are two other 18-
lounge, which is complete with a pool table and hole golf courses, namely straits and Village. With
electronic dart facilities, will commence operation
in mid-December 2014.