 On 28 February 1974, the government also acquired two portions of land, for the extension of Bedok South Avenue 1 from Upper East Coast Road to the ECP.On 12 June 1974, tenders were invited for the construction of the super-highway which would link the east coast of Singapore to the city.The extension of East Coast Parkway was to run from Tanjong Rhu via the Kallang River to Marina Centre.