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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
National Monument

Former Telok Ayer Market (Now Lau Pa Sat)

Applicable Guidelines

Preservation Guidelines

Conservation Area

National Monument

Current address: 18 Raffles Quay

Front facade of 18 Raffles Quay

About

More information on this National Monument is available on the Roots.sg (opens in new tab) portal, maintained by the National Heritage Board.

The Legacy

Former Telok Ayer Market (now Lau Pa Sat) was preserved on 28 June 1973.

Guidelines and Procedures

Before engaging in any restoration, enhancement or development work at the national monument, please consult the Preservation of Sites and Monuments (PSM) division under the National Heritage Board for applicable preservation guidelines at Email: NHB_NationalMonuments@nhb.gov.sg (opens in new tab).

Gallery

Building of 18 Raffles Quay

Explore Street View

The building can be found at this street.