Government

The Renewal of Tokyo Sea Life Park

Project Overview

Objective

It has been more than 30 years since Tokyo Sea Life Park opened, and time has taken its toll on the facilities and equipment. The aquarium also needs to adapt to changing social situations in Japan and abroad.
To address these issues, a new aquarium will be constructed on a site adjacent to the current aquarium.
The aquarium will be reborn as a more attractive facility, featuring renewed exhibitions, spaces where visitors can experience the sea using the latest technology, and devices that provide new learning opportunities and experiences.

Project Name

Tokyo Sea Life Park （tentative name） Renewal Project

Location

Rinkai-cho 6-chome, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo

New Philosophy

“An aquarium that creates opportunities for people to engage with, and deepen their understanding of the ocean by connecting with it.”

New Aquarium Overview

Building area: approx.　12,800 square meters
Total floor area: approx.　24,100 square meters
Water tank capacity: approx.　4,800 t
Structure: Reinforced concrete（partly steel）,steel for other buildings.
Number of floors:　1 below ground,　2 above ground （main building）

Project Method

PFI-BTO method*
*PFI （Private Finance Initiative）: A public work project method, where public facilities, etc. are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated utilizing private-sector funds and expertise.
BTO is a type of PFI in which ownership of the facility is transferred to an administrator of a public works, etc.　（here, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government） after facility completion.