Closer view of the main public entrance
The old system of having armed police guards to escort the large sums of money which have to be taken out through the public places is eliminat- ed.
Pressmen are afforded a special “box” just above the ordinary-member box on the second floor, so that they can watch the races and make their reports in the comfort of air-condi- tioning.
Contractors
The general contractors were Yew Lee and Co.. and piling was carried out by Wing Co.
Sub-contractors and suppliers in-
cluded:
Escalators and mosaic glass China Engineers Ltd.
Lifts Otis Elevator Co.
Aluminium doors and partitions.
louvres
United Aluminium Pro-
ducts (Singapore).
Aluminium roofing and louvres Diethelm & Co. Ltd.
St. Gobain Securit glass. Crittal metal windows, fire-fighting equip
William Jacks & Co. (M)
ment
Ltd.
Public betting windows
on the first floor
Section of VIP room, third floor, showing movable aluminium and glass partition which can be slid aside to double the size of the box
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Members' box, second floor, is fully air-conditioned and has bench tables for writing
Far East Architect & Builder December, 1966