GV Yishun, formerly Yishun 10, is Asia's first multiplex.

GV Yishun
GV Yishun is located in Singapore
GV Yishun
GV Yishun
Location within Singapore
Former namesYishun 10
Address51 Yishun Central 1, Singapore 768794
LocationYishun, Singapore
Coordinates1°25′47.6″N 103°50′11.1″E / 1.429889°N 103.836417°E / 1.429889; 103.836417
Public transit NS13  Yishun
OwnerGolden Village
OperatorGolden Village
Typemultiplex
Capacity2552
Construction
BuiltDecember 1990
Opened28 May 1992 (1992-05-28)
RenovatedAugust 2010 – November 2010
Construction costS$37 million
ArchitectGeoff Malone
BuilderSembawang Construction
Website
www.gv.com.sg

Background

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First opened on 28 May 1992 by Philip Yeo, the then chairman of Economic Development Board.[1] It is operated by Golden Village, one of Singapore's leading cinema operators.[2] As the name suggests, it has ten halls. The multiplex is located adjacent to Northpoint City, which is linked to Yishun MRT station via an underpass.

The last day of movie screenings at Yishun 10 was 11 August 2010 to undergo a three-month renovation from 12 August 2010 to upgrade the multiplex. In November 2010, the renovation had been completed and multiplex was renamed GV Yishun, which was Golden Village first "green" cinema complex.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Singapore's first multiplex is opened - Singapore History". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
  2. ^ "About GV". Golden Village Multiplex. Archived from the original on 3 October 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  3. ^ Yip, Wai Yee (2 November 2010). "Roomier, greener GV Yishun". The Straits Times. Singapore.