Marine Parade

**Marine Parade** is a planning area and residential estate located in the Central Region of Singapore. Marine Parade is on the tip of the East Coast Park. Marine Parade is at the eastern portion of the Central Reigion.

It boarders five other planning areas. It is the planning areas of Geylang to the north, Kallang to the northwest, Bedok to the northeast, Marina East to the southwest and the Singapore Straits to the south.

### Before World War Two

Throughout the early to mid 20th century, Marine Parade was a haven for the wealthy community of Singapore. Katong Laska was also founded in Marine Parade around this time.

### After World War Two

Since World War Two affected Singapore, after the war, Marine Parade was heavily destroyed. Due to the destruction, a seawall needed repair and the area needed redevelopment. After an argument between the colonial government and the city council, S$318,000 was given to the city council. That money was used to repair the seawall and develop Marine Parade.

### After independence

In 1966, the Singaporean government wanted to improve the East Coast in Singapore. It by reclaiming land and building new public housing estates.

In 1966, land reclamation works were started around Marine Parade as part of the larger reclamation project planned for the East Coast.

In the 1970s, the estate was mostly completed. There were new Housing Development Board (HDB) blocks and spaces for the residents.

Marine Parade mainly consists of HDB flats. Today, many private condominiums are also being built in the area.

### Mass Rapid Transit

Marine Parade will be soon served by a few stations on the Mass Rapid Transit network. It will be served on the Thomson-East Coast Line. It will be opened in stage four, which is in 2024.

### Community Building

The Marine Parade Community Building is a three story complex. It was completed in 2000. The complex is famous for it's wall mural around the building. It is called "_Texturefulness of Life_".

The building is home to the Marine Parade Community Club, the Marine Parade Public Library and a performing arts group, The Necessary Stage.

#### Marine Parade Promenade

Marine Parade is served by a town centre. Named the Marine Parade Promenade, the centre itself consists of several neighbourhood shops, Parkway Centre and a commercial complex. The complex is named Parkway Parade and it houses offices and a shopping mall.

#### Marine Terrace Haven

Marine Terrace Haven consists of many shops. It houses the Marine Parade Town Council Office and Marine Parade Neighbourhood Police Centre.

## Education

Marine Parade has many schools. The bottom shows the schools in Marine Parade.

- Primary Schools
    - CHIJ (Katong) Primary
    - Ngee Ann Primary School
    - Tao Nan School
    - Haig Girls' School
- Secondary Schools
    - CHIJ Katong Convent
    - St. Patrick's School
    - Chung Cheng High School (Main)
    - Tanjong Katong Secondary School
    - Tanjong Katong Girls' School
    - Victoria School
- Junior College
    - Victoria Junior College

## Other websites

- Marine Parade Town Council

## Infobox (settlement)

- **name**: Marine Parade
- **settlement type**: Planning Areas of Singapore, Planning Area and New towns of Singapore, HDB Estate
- **image caption**: From top left to right: Panorama of East Coast Park, Marine Parade Promenade, Shophouses in Katong, Goodman Arts Centre, Katong Shopping Centre, Marine Parade Community Building, Marine Crescent Housing Estate, Tao Nan School
- **subdivision type**: Country
- **subdivision type1**: Region
- **subdivision name1**: Central Region, Singapore, Central Region
- **subdivision type2**: Community Development Council, CDC
- **subdivision name2**: *South East Community Development Council, South East CDC
- **subdivision type3**: Town council
- **subdivision name3**: * Marine Parade Town Council
- **subdivision type4**: Constituencies of Singapore, Constituencies
- **leader title**: Mayor
- **leader name**: **South East CDC**
* Mohd Fahmi Aliman
- **leader title1**: Members of Parliament
- **leader name1**: **Marine Parade GRC**
* Tan See Leng
**Mountbatten SMC**
*Lim Biow Chuan
- **area total km2**: 6.12
- **population as of**: 2019
- **population total**: 46,390
- **population density km2**: auto
- **population demonym**: **Official**
* Marine Parade resident
- **postal code type**: Postal district
- **postal code**: 15
- **blank name sec1**: Dwelling units
- **blank info sec1**: 7,862
- **image map**: Marine Parade in Central Region, Singapore.svg
- **map caption**: Location of Marine Parade in the Central Region of Singapore