Proposal to turn Old Changi Hospital into stargazing spot wins competition

The team behind the proposal said the low light pollution and high vantage point of the area would allow visitors to enjoy the view of stars and planes. - The Straits Times/Asia News Network

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): A proposal to transform the Old Changi Hospital into a stargazing observatory and aviation viewing deck has won a competition aimed at revamping the Changi Point area.

The proposal, named Ascending to the Sky, placed first in the open category for repurposing the old hospital.