More expensive Durian*
If each parking lot can be described as a certain kind of fruits, then surely the King of Fruits, aka Durian*, is speeding ahead of the crowd with its new pricing.
From 1 April 07, Esplanade parking charges will increase by up to 50%. Also, gone are the days of free lunchtime parking. Start hunting for alternative parking locations.
If you're driving to catch a weekday evening performance at Esplanade, please consider parking across the road. Marina Square is only $2 per entry, cheaper than Esplanade by $3.50. For parking rates of other commercial buildings, click here.
[Post note: In view of GST increase since 1 July 2007, Marina Square evening car park rate is increased to $2.14 per entry.]
With effect from 1 April 07,
the following carpark charges will apply:
Basement Carpark
| 6am – 12pm | $1.50 per hr or part thereof |
| 12pm – 2pm | $1.50 per entry |
| 2pm – 6pm | $1.50 per hr or part thereof |
| 6pm – 10pm | $5.50 per entry |
| 10pm – 6am | $1.50 per entry |
Waterfront Carpark
$1.00 per half hr or part thereof (whole day)
Durian* (n):
1. Widely known and revered in Southeast Asia as the "King of Fruits", the fruit is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and a formidable thorn-covered husk. More info here.
2. Affectionately referred by Singaporeans to mean Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, which has a unique spiky architectural design that resembles the thorny fruit. [Post-note: Thank you John for improving the footnote.]
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3 comments:
Dear Daniel,
Thanks for this Phantastic piece of information. Now we know that the Durians are to be avoided (at least for parking).
Correct me if I am wrong. It seems that the cheapest alternative would be Suntec City ($1/entry?) or the URA carparks at Fort Canning (for whole day parking).
Thanks for your post.
Regards,
Maz
Dear Maz,
Maybe they are trying to have an empty car park, thereby creating an eerie atmosphere to suit the very phantom that they’ve coaxed from Paris Opera House.
I’ve checked the latest parking charges. Marina Square wins hands down if you are considering an alternative parking location when catching a show at Esplanade.
On weekdays after 5pm, Marina Square charges a flat entry of $2 compared to $2.10 for Suntec. On Saturdays, Marina Square charges $2 for the first three-hour and $1 per subsequent hour, while Suntec charges $2.10 for the first two-hour and $1.05 per subsequent hour.
For Fort Canning, it’s free after 5pm, though you might want to fork out bus fares to get from Fort Canning to Esplanade, which will cost about $1.50 roundtrip.
Hope this clarifies. :D
Regards,
Daniel Chin
somehow this post got recycled onto my bloglines.. but if u freq espl very often, you would realise that there is a parking problem, esp when the 2 big venues are in use. The move was probably made to curtail non-patrons from parking there.. for example if u catch a performance, you wouuld be prob be there from 6 plus to 10.. $5.50 for 3 hrs, doesnt seem so bad anymore
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