Nature Park is completed. 1 June – SIA's SpaceBed is launched to enhance travellers' comfort. 16 June – The merger of Overseas Union Bank into United Overseas Bank is completed. July 1 July – The National Environment Agency is launched to tackle environmental issues. 10–21 July – The 2002 ACC Trophy is held. August August – Compass Point Shopping Centre opens its doors. 1 August – Republic Polytechnic is established, which teaches with Problem-Based Learning. 8 August – Soon Lee Bus Depot is officially opened as a new multi-storey depot. A second depot in Bedok is expected by 2004. 24 August – The Singapore Green Plan 2012 is launched. September 5 September – A new Automated People Mover system (now the Changi Airport Skytrain) is announced. The system will link all three terminals, which was completed in 2006. 12 September – library@esplanade is opened in Esplanade as a performing arts library. 15 September – The Merlion is reopened in the new Merlion Park. 23 September – The Heritage Trees Scheme is officially launched to conserve trees of historical value, with some of them ranging 80 to 100 years old. An initial list of 36 trees has been drawn up. 30 September – NRICs will not display blood types from today due to quick blood tests that can be obtained easily. ElderShield is launched as an insurance plan for those with severe disabilities. It will pay S$300 over 5 years. October 1 October – The Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore (BCCS) merges with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), first announced on 1 March. 11 October – Virgin Mobile Singapore ceases operations as a mobile virtual network operator after gaining just 3% of the mobile market in Singapore. 12 October – The Esplanade is officially opened by President S. R. Nathan. November 2 November – After several accidents and two deaths, Fantasy Island in Sentosa is closed. 11 November – The Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway is officially launched, with the expressway scheduled by 2007. 20 November – A large Chengal Pasir tree was felled by DTZ Debenham Tie Leung. After a court hearing, it was fined in 2003. 21 November – Comfort Group and DelGro Corporation announced a merger between the biggest taxi operator and the largest public bus operator in Singapore respectively, creating a S$1 billion company. The merger results in the formation of ComfortDelGro Corporation on 29 March 2003.