### Setting Up an Indoor Sports Facility (Suntec to Marine Parade)
Setting up along the Kallang, Stadium, Mountbatten, and Tanjong Katong corridor provides high density and strong transit connectivity. Key considerations include:
#### 1. Strategic Micro-Locations
* **Kallang & Stadium Vicinity:** Prime hub for sports activities, offering retail and leisure developments with high footfall and direct Circle Line connectivity.
* **Mountbatten & Guillemard Road:** Mixed commercial buildings and community commercial enclaves close to prime residential catchments (Katong/Marine Parade).
* **Kallang Basin & Sims/Aljunied Fringes:** Light Industrial (B1) estates featuring large contiguous floor plates and higher ceiling clearance at lower rental rates.
#### 2. Technical & Fit-Out Requirements
* **Clear Ceiling Height:** Martial arts, gym, and fitness studios need at least **3.0m to 3.5m** clear, whereas racquet sports (badminton, pickleball, padel) require **6.0m to 8.0m+** free of low pipes or sprinkler obstructions.
* **Layout & Loading:** Choose wide or column-free spans. Ensure floor loading capacity meets the standard of $3.0\text{–}5.0\text{ kN/m}^2$ for general recreation, or $7.5\text{–}10.0\text{ kN/m}^2$ if operating heavy free-weight or functional turf zones.
* **Acoustics:** Ground-floor placement or specialized vibration-damping flooring is recommended to prevent sound transmission issues.
#### 3. Statutory & Lease Safeguards
* **URA Change of Use:** Commercial sites generally fall under commercial recreational use (or Change of Use Lodgement). Industrial (B1) sites require a URA Change of Use / Temporary Permission application.
* **SCDF & Building Compliance:** Secure Qualified Person (QP) sign-offs for occupant load limits and dual fire exits.
* **Lease Protection:** Always insert a condition precedent in the Letter of Intent (LOI) stating the lease is subject to **successful URA Change of Use and SCDF approvals**.
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