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CapitaLand Mall Trust
Annual Report 2015
Overview
Sustainability
Business
Review
Portfolio
Details
Corporate
Governance &
Transparency
The installation of carbon monoxide sensors enables
the fans to operate at optimal levels where required.
This serves to create a comfortable and safe
environment for users.
Water Saving Strategies
Sanitary wares and fittings certified with the Public
Utilities Board Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme
rating were selected for use in the toilets. NEWater
is also used for the cooling tower and landscape
irrigation instead of potable water.
Landscape areas are provided with automated drip
irrigation. This automated system, comprising a rain
sensor and time controller, is able to react more
sensitively to the irrigation requirements and thus
minimises water wastage.
Promoting Use of Public Transportation
Bedok Mall stands at the intersection of major public
transportation networks. It is directly connected to
the bus interchange and Bedok Mass Rapid Transit
Station. Covered linkways are provided to connect
the taxi stands and bus stops to the shopping mall.
To promote energy-efficient transportation, a dedicated
sheltered bicycle park with 200 bays is provided for
shoppers.
Promoting Use of Solar Energy
The canopy has integrated the use of photovoltaic (PV)
cells as part of its canopy design. The PV cells on the
canopy glass harvest about 3,400 kWh of energy per
year for the lighting of the walkway below the canopy.
Promoting Green Awareness among the Public
A dedicated space has been set aside for the Green
Education Corner where the mall’s several green
features are highlighted. The public is educated on
how each of the mall’s green features works together
to achieve the mall’s overall energy savings.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
As satellite hubs, our malls are strategic channels to
engage the local community through activities that
educate and enrich them. We thus partner government
and community organisations to bring together events
that inspire and engage shoppers for community
causes.
Majority of the shopping malls are conveniently located
in close proximity to transport hubs. This allows
easy access to the surrounding communities and
facilities. Free shuttle bus services are also available
at some malls. Approximately 380 bicycle bays are
also provided in our malls. In addition, we promote
community engagement through communal spaces
such as libraries and children’s play areas.
Heritage and Arts
In celebration of Singapore’s jubilee year, Bedok Mall
organised a ‘Canstruction’ event in partnership with
Kampong Chai Chee Community Centre’s youth
executive committee and Bethesda Cathedral. More
than 12,000 tins of canned food were donated and
used to form a massive lion head design. All collections
were distributed to more than 150 underprivileged
families in Bedok.
Bukit Panjang Plaza partnered Mediacorp Radio
Capital 95.8FM to present the ‘Voices of The Nation’
event, where Singaporeans shared their thoughts on
how the founding father of independent Singapore,
Mr Lee Kuan Yew, had inspired them. Their voices
were recorded and compiled into a CD for archival in
the National Museum of Singapore. Selected audio
clips were also shared on Capital 95.8FM as part of
their countdown event to celebrate SG50.
Clarke Quay supported the Singapore River Festival
2015, which pays homage to the river’s rich
cultural heritage and its modern dynamism through
performances and cultural arts. The festival highlights
included a breathtaking aerial performance by
Spanish theatrical group, La Fura dels Baus, and by
local artistes at Read Bridge and above the river. This
performance saw the participation of La Fura artistes
and public volunteers to form a ‘human net’ above
the Singapore River. There were also free salsa and
acroyoga (a physical practice which combines yoga
and acrobatics) workshops at the Fountain Square.
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