Scheme for underground links in Orchard Road

Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has scheme that provide cash grants for malls to build underground links along Orchard Road. The incentive started in 2004 and gives up to $28.7k psm for the construction of underground walkways. However there are little take up for the incentive. The biggest obstacle cited is cost, among other challenges.  Another challenge is the fear among malls that the links will allow flow to competitors.

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