East Coast Seafood Centre to be redeveloped; tenants told to vacate in 2026: NParks

The East Coast Seafood Centre, a popular dining destination in Singapore, is slated for redevelopment, prompting tenants to prepare for relocation by 2026. The National Parks Board (NParks) announced the plans, emphasizing a goal to "enhance the experience" for visitors to the park and surrounding areas.

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The planned redevelopment is part of plans to "enhance the experience" of visitors to the park.

NParks has informed tenants that they must vacate the premises in 2026. The agency stated it provided "adequate time to make alternative arrangements" and offered flexible lease terms to support their transition. This move signals the end of an era for many establishments that have operated at the center for years.

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They would need to leave the premises in 2026 to give them "adequate time to make alternative arrangements".

Among the notable tenants is the Jumbo Group, a well-known seafood restaurant chain. The group announced in a regulatory filing that its flagship restaurant at the East Coast Seafood Centre will close upon lease expiration on September 30, 2026. This closure marks the end of nearly four decades of operation at the site, where Jumbo first opened in 1987.

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The closure will bring to an end nearly four decades of operations at the site, where the restaurant first opened in 1987.

Jumbo stated it is actively exploring new locations to continue serving its customers. The East Coast Seafood Centre has been a fixture since the 1980s, housing other renowned seafood chains like Long Beach Seafood. NParks is coordinating the redevelopment plans with broader, long-term strategies for East Coast Park and will release further details in due course.

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We are actively exploring new locations to continue serving diners.