1) How is the ideas competition different from the ideas forum on the URA Rail Corridor website?
The Ideas Competition is a one stage competition held to solicit ideas and designs from the public in response to 5 key issues, which were derived from discussions and forums such as the URA Rail Corridor website. While the ideas forum remains a channel for anyone to put his / her idea(s) forward for discussion, the competition is intended to bring the discussion one step forward by inviting responses from the public on the key issues that have surfaced thus far, in the form of a drawing, sketch or diagram with an accompanying narrative.
2) Will there be a design competition for the Rail Corridor, other than the Ideas Competition?
The plans for the Design Competition have not been firmed up at this point in time.
3) Am I only allowed to design within the territorial boundaries of the Rail Corridor outlined in the downloadable plan?
The boundaries of the railway area are only for reference. You are free to relate your proposals to the surrounding context.
4) Am I allowed to submit multiple entries?
Yes. Your chance of winning is based on the best entry you submit.
5) What if I intend to address more than one "Key Issue" in my proposal? Should I then submit under the category "Extraordinary & Innovative Ideas for a Great Public Space"?
Under the category "Extraordinary & Innovative Ideas for a Great Public Space", we are looking for schemes with new, innovative and even extraordinary (out-of-the-box) ideas where people could enjoy the Rail Corridor in a surprisingly new and different way that is uniquely Singapore’s. As stated in the competition brief, proposals submitted under Issue 5 should comprehensively address all five Key Issues critical to the planning of the Rail Corridor.
Hence, if you intend to address more than one but not all the five Key Issues, you may wish to consider separating your entries and submitting them under the respective categories or registering under a predominant Key Issue that you consider is the most impactful among your ideas.
6) Who can participate in "The Youth Challenge"?
Only registered students in Secondary Schools (Sec 1 to 5) may participate under this category.
7) Am I allowed to participate in the "Open Category" if i am a registered student in a Secondary School?
Yes. However, your entry will be judged together with all other submissions received for the Open Category.
8) I am enrolled in a local Junior College. Am I allowed to participate in "The Youth Challenge"?
No. "The Youth Challenge" is only open to registered Secondary School students.
9) I am enrolled in an International School in Singapore and am a student in a grade equivalent to Singapore’s Secondary 1 to 5. Am I allowed to participate in the "Youth Challenge"?
Yes. We do not make a distinction between students from our local schools and international schools.
10) Am I allowed to visit the Rail Corridor?
The former Bukit Timah Railway Station (BTRS) and railway land extending 1.4km southwards from the steel bridge along Bukit Timah Road (near BTRS) is open to the public since 16 Sep 2011. Other portions of the former railway land will also be progressively opened up to the public as the removal works are completed.
11) How many members can a group entry comprise?
There is no limit to the number of group members that can be involved in one submission.
12) If I am overseas, can I still participate?
Yes. Registration and submission should adhere to the instructions given in this brief and panels (including CD) will be presented anonymously to the judging panels for evaluation. If you are mailing your submission from overseas, please ensure that the submissions (panel and CD) are received in Singapore at the stipulated address by the specified deadline (Singapore local time). You may also authorise a local representative to submit the panel on your behalf at the given location by the given deadline.
13) Will URA be giving participants the option of submitting my panel electronically?
No. We will only be able to accept hard copy submissions. If you encounter any problems making a hard copy submission, please email us at ura_railcorridor@ura.gov.sg. We will be happy to help with suggestions on how you can make your submissions.
14) How do I print a to-scale plan of the Rail Corridor?
The 1 : 25,000 scale plan prints out to A1 size (0.841m by 0.594m). If you re printing from a pdf-viewer, select "None" under page scaling (do not select "Fit to Printer Margins") and ensure that the paper output is set at "A1".
15) What happens to my panel after the competition is over?
The winning entries and selected submissions will be exhibited following the competition. More details on the exhibition will be announced at a later date. Please note that the panels will not be returned and all materials submitted to the competition will become the property of URA, and may be retained for archival purposes and possible exhibition and publication. Each participant will retain copyright of their materials unless otherwise assigned. Please refer to the sections on Ownership and Copyright, Exhibition and Publication.
16) I still have unanswered queries, where do I direct my questions to?
Please email us at: ura_railcorridor@ura.gov.sg
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