Overview
- CICT, which disclosed the plan Friday in its first‑quarter update, will phase the works from the third quarter of 2026 to the fourth quarter of 2028 while keeping both properties open.
- Design changes include converting Level 3 and 5 sky bridges into floating gardens, a refreshed Orchard Road entrance with all‑day dining set in greenery, a new Handy Road drop‑off facade, and upgrades at the Dhoby Ghaut MRT link.
- The upgrade covers the linked retail podium at The Atrium@Orchard, creating a more seamless walk between the two sites for shoppers who use the shared corridors.
- CICT says the revamp will shift the tenant mix toward experiences, entertainment and themed dining to draw local residents and visiting tourists.
- The investment aligns with Urban Redevelopment Authority plans to pedestrianise the Orchard stretch and expand Istana Park, and it builds on CICT’s stronger first‑quarter results that support further retail spending.