Mr Wong: Attention is also being paid to the threat of terrorismNO effort is being spared to make sure that next year's Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore is conducted safely, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Wong Kan Seng told Parliament yesterday.
The race will take place on a street circuit around Marina Centre on Sept 26-28, probably at night.
'At this stage, the various plans and details are still being worked out between the various government agencies, the race promoter, Singapore Grand Prix Pte Ltd (SGPPL), and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), which is the international governing body for all motor racing events,' Mr Wong said in response to a question from Ellen Lee, MP for Sembawang GRC.
The Ministry of Home Affairs will be working with relevant agencies, SGPPL and FIA to implement the various safety and security measures for 2008 and succeeding years. Attention is also being paid to the threat of terrorism, as the F1 event is expected to draw a huge crowd, including a large number of foreigners, Mr Wong said.
Safety and security measures include lining up barricades around the perimeter of the race circuit, similar to the arrangement adopted by most countries hosting F1 races, and deploying police for crowd control and conducting checks on bags and personal belongings at designated access points to prevent smuggling of any weapons or prohibited items. Vehicle movement will be restricted in sensitive areas.
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