Road access to Marina South Pier during Kusu Pilgrimage Season

12 Oct 2023 / Singapore

This year’s Kusu Pilgrimage season (KPS) is from 15 Oct 2023 to 12 Nov 2023. Marina South Pier (MSP) is the transit point where Kusu devotees and visitors shall take the ferries to the island.

In view of the expected road traffic congestion and limited parking space at MSP, the shipping and harbour craft communities are encouraged to take the public transport instead.

Public who wish to visit Kusu Island during the KPS are required to purchase a ticket via the website of Singapore Island Cruise & Ferry Services Pte Ltd, the appointed ferry operator for KPS 2023 before proceeding to MSP for the ferry to the island.

There will be controlled entry into MSP Carpark from 0600hrs to 1700hrs on weekends and public holiday during the Kusu Pilgrimage period. Only authorised vehicles, with valid parking labels, will be allowed to enter and park at the MSP Carpark.

Motorists are advised to park their vehicles at Meadow Carpark (Gardens by the Bay) and use the free shuttle-bus services plying between Meadow Carpark and MSP.

The free shuttle-bus service will run between Meadow Carpark and MSP from 0600hrs to 2000hrs on weekends and public holiday during the Kusu Pilgrimage period. The interval between shuttle services is approximately 20 minutes…

…Motorists who need to drive into MSP Carpark during the controlled entry period can apply for authorised access into the carpark. The application should be sent to [email protected]

The application for authorized access should reach Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) at least five working days in advance. Please include the following information in your application:
(i) Date(s) of access required.
(ii) Purpose.
(iii) Vehicle no(s).
(iv) Contact details (i.e. telephone/fax/email)

For urgent applications, please call 6225-1145

MPA will review each request for authorized access on a case-by-case basis. Successful applicants will be informed to collect the car labels from the MSP’s Facilities Management office at 31 Marina Coastal Drive, #01-13A. The car label must be displayed on the vehicle’s wind screen for access into MSP Carpark.

(For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at [email protected])

Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.91 of 2023

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