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