Remember that first floorball stick? Queensway Shopping Centre. That’s where it all happened. Right here before you stands Queensway Tower a towering neighbour to that iconic mall. This 13-storey apartment building is more than just bricks and mortar. It’s woven into the fabric of Queenstown’s history.
Opened in 1976 Queensway Shopping Centre was one of Singapore’s first multi-purpose malls. It quickly became a hub for the community. People came to shop to play sports to grab a bite. Queensway Tower watched over it all. It saw families strolling through the octagonal mall. It witnessed children chasing each other through the sunken central concourse.
For decades Queensway Shopping Centre was synonymous with sporting goods. It was known as Singapore’s Sports Mall. Imagine the energy the bustling crowds the friendly shop owners. Queensway Tower saw it all. It shared the joy of victories and the sting of defeats. It stood silently by as countless dreams were realised within the mall.
The mall’s unique trigram shape caused many shoppers to get delightfully lost. Queensway Tower saw them emerge smiling often with arms full of treasures. Its presence is a silent testament to the lives that unfolded around it. Generations of Singaporeans have memories tied to this place.
Today Queensway Tower and Queensway Shopping Centre are facing an uncertain future. An en bloc sale has been proposed. Some worry about the loss of a beloved landmark. Others see an opportunity for renewal. Queensway Tower remains. It silently bears witness to the changing times. It is a symbol of the past but also a silent hope for the future. The legacy of Queensway Shopping Centre and Queensway Tower is undeniable. It lives on in the memories of those who walked its floors. It lives in the stories they tell. It will continue to captivate the hearts and minds of those who discover it. It lives on in the whispers of the wind that pass by these structures. It lives in the collective memory of Queenstown.