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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
National Monument

Former Cathay Building (Now The Cathay)

Applicable Guidelines

Preservation Guidelines

Conservation Area

National Monument

Current address: 2 Handy Road

Front facade of 2 Handy Road

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 Cathay Building (now The Cathay) was preserved on 10 February 2003.

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 2 Handy Road

Explore Street View

The building can be found at this street.