Key Timeline & Facts
Timeline
- May 29, 2026: Jumbo Group announces via regulatory filing it will close its East Coast Seafood Centre flagship outlet upon lease expiry
- May 30, 2026: NParks confirms redevelopment plan; Jumbo posts update on future plans; report published/updated
- Sep 30, 2026: Lease ends for Jumbo’s flagship outlet; tenants required to vacate premises
- 1987: Jumbo first opens at this location
- 1980s: East Coast Seafood Centre established
Key Facts
- Redevelopment purpose: Rejuvenate the facility and surrounding area, enhance visitor experience at East Coast Park
- Authority: National Parks Board (NParks); flexible leases offered to support tenant transition
- Main tenants affected: Jumbo Group (flagship outlet, ~40 years of operation here), Long Beach Seafood (UDMC outlet)
- Brand note: Both are iconic local chains famous for chilli crab and black pepper crab
- Next steps: NParks studying plans alongside broader East Coast Park upgrades; more details to be released later; Jumbo actively looking for new locations
- Jumbo status: Runs 7 outlets across Singapore currently
East Coast Seafood Centre to be redeveloped; tenants told to vacate in 2026: NParks
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/east-coast-park-seafood-centre-jumbo-long-beach-vacate-nparks-6151361?cid=internal_sharetool_androidphone_31052026_cna
Here’s a concise summary of the article:
East Coast Seafood Centre to be redeveloped, tenants to leave in 2026
The National Parks Board (NParks) confirmed on 30 May 2026 that the East Coast Seafood Centre will undergo redevelopment to refresh the area and improve visitor experience. Tenants were notified earlier to vacate in 2026, with flexible lease terms provided to help with their transition.
Jumbo Group will close its flagship outlet here when its lease ends on 30 September 2026 — ending almost 40 years of operation since it first opened in 1987. The chain stated it is looking for new locations. Long Beach Seafood’s UDMC outlet is also located at the centre; both brands are famous for signature dishes like chilli crab and black pepper crab.
First set up in the 1980s, the centre has long been a well-loved dining spot. NParks said the redevelopment is part of broader long-term plans for East Coast Park, and further details will be released once finalised.