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poised for new lease of life |
By Carol Lim |
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As operations move out of Clifford Pier after 73 years, the building, which was recently announced for conservation, awaits a new lease of life as a waterfront lifestyle and retail hub.
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THIS WAS WHERE many of our forefathers landed when they first arrived on Singapore’s shores decades ago. Where our grandparents and parents went dating. Where we might have boarded a boat for some islandhopping in the Southern Islands or paid a pilgrimage to Kusu Island. ‘This’ refers to none other than Clifford Pier, or more popularly known as ‘Ang Teng Beh Tao” (red lamp pier in Hokkien).
Clifford Pier lives on
A distinctive maritime landmark designed in the Art Deco style, Clifford Pier was opened in 1933 and named after Governor Sir Hugh Charles Clifford. It is one of the few early buildings in Singapore that feature arched trusses and column-free interior, recalling the 19th century industrial age in Europe when trussed structures were commonly used to build railway stations and train sheds. Views of the bay from the pier are beautifully framed by the arched trusses.
After 73 years of illustrious service as an embarkation/disembarkation point for immigrants and seafarers along the Collyer Quay waterfront, it now holds fond memories for many people who have passed through the place, who have enjoyed the sea views and breeze from its voluminous main deck.
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