Kallang Basin Swimming Complex and St Wilfred Sport Centre to close

Both sites may be redeveloped for Plus flats because of proximity to town and amenities

- Deepanraj Ganesan

The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex and St Wilfred Sport Centre will close in the second half of 2025 when their leases expire, Sport Singapore (SportSG), the Housing Board and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said in a joint media statement on June 13.

The swimming complex at 21 Geylang Bahru Lane will close on Sept 1, and the St Wilfred facility in Whampoa will shutter on Oct 1.

The Kallang Basin venue also houses a gym, while the other has a tennis and squash centre and a football field.

The national agencies are studying plans to redevelop both sites for public housing, said the statement.

"This is part of our ongoing efforts to address the strong and broad-based demand for housing in recent years," said the agencies.

"As part of our long-term planning efforts, the Government will also continue to develop and enhance sports infrastructure, working closely with the community to meet Singapore's evolving lifestyle and recreational needs."

After the closures of both facilities, residents in Whampoa and Geylang Bahru can visit alternative options such as a new sports facility in Kolam Ayer and another venue in Whampoa which is due to be completed by end-2025.