New Clementi Stadium to be completed in 2030, with softball and baseball fields: Desmond Lee – Mothership.SG

Clementi Stadium and the vacant site of the former West Coast Recreation Centre will be “completely redeveloped” into a new stadium by 2030, National Development Minister Desmond Lee said at the PAssionArts Festival on July 6, 2024.

Lee, MP for West Coast GRC, added that the new stadium will have softball and baseball fields, among other sports facilities such as community playing fields and a jogging track.

There will also be activities for the public to learn sports.

The stadium and the site of the former recreation centre are located next to each other along the Ayer Rajah Expressway.

Major attractions

“Clementi Stadium has been a landmark on the West Coast for many years,” Lee said.

It opened in 1983, making it over 40 years old.

However, it is time to renew the infrastructure and facilities.

The redeveloped stadium will support the training of Singapore’s national softball and baseball teams, Lee added.

He asked the public for suggestions on the type of sports fields they would like, and what sports they would like to play.

Clementi Sports and Recreation Center remains open

While the stadium is being redeveloped, the Clementi Sports and Recreation Centre will remain open.

SportSG will announce more details about the plans and timelines as they become available.

West Coast MRT Station

Lee also revealed that authorities are exploring the possibility of integrating a new mixed-use development project with the future West Coast MRT station.

The new development potentially offers residents easy access to shops, amenities and other services.

The new station is scheduled to open in 2032 on the site of the former Tanglin Secondary School.

It will be completely underground, like the rest of the line connecting Jurong to Changi via the Central Catchment Area.

Improvements to public and private residential areas

Lee said work is also underway to improve public and private residential areas.

Examples include the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) for Housing Board flats and improvements to play and fitness areas in neighbourhood parks.

Two blocks in West Coast Drive and four blocks in Clementi West Street 2 have been selected for the latest edition of the NRP.

Top photo via Parul Jain & Garden City/Google Maps