Singapore unveils fourth smart work centre

It will open its doors next year.

Minister for Communications and Information Dr Yaacob Ibrahim today announced the launch of a new Smart Work Centre (SWC) – set to be opened at the revamped Tampines Regional Library in 2017.

Minister Yaacob was speaking as the Guest of Honour at the New Ways of Work Conference 2016.

Jointly set up by the Infocomm Media evelopment Authority (IMDA) and National Library Board (NLB), and operated by flexible workspace providers, the new SWC will be the fourth centre to be launched after SWCs located in Toa Payoh Public Library, Jurong Regional Library and Geylang East Public Library.

Since May 2014, the existing SWCs has been serving more than 1,500 individuals, ranging from entrepreneurs, freelancers to full-time employees.

The Tampines Regional Library SWC will occupy about 160 square metres. It will include amenities such as secure Wi-Fi, printing, copying and video-conferencing services. NLB will be calling a tender later this year to secure an operator for the new SWC.

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