70 Collyer Quay

Former Customs Harbour Branch Building

About

Located at Collyer Quay, Clifford Pier, former Customs Harbour Branch building and Change Alley Aerial Plaza, are iconic buildings along Singapore's skyline today.

The History

Built in the 1930s, the Art Deco-style Clifford Pier was known as 'Red Lamp Pier' because a red lamp used to be hung there to direct sea vessels. The Modern-style former Customs Harbour Branch building was built in the late 1960s to meet the expanding workload of the Customs Police.

The Building

Both Clifford Pier and former Customs Harbour Branch building were built by the Public Works Department (PWD). The Modern-style Change Alley Aerial Plaza was built in 1971 by local architect KK Tan & Associates.

The Legacy

The buildings were accorded on conservation status on 14 March 2007.

Guidelines and Procedures

All proposed works will need to comply with the Conservation Guidelines and the Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG). Conservation Permission is required before all additions & alteration works and operations of new use can begin.

Residential Fronts are characterised by timber casement windows flanking a double-leafed timber door. All buildings with residential front which is existing and/or identified in the 'Specific Restoration Guidelines', regardless of land use zoning, shall be retained and restored.

• Any proposed additions and alterations to this conserved building are subject to evaluation. Please submit your proposal for URA's review.

• Apply for Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG)

• Submission Process for Works

Explore Street View

The building can be found at this street.

Awards

URA Architectural Heritage Awards (Award for Conservation: Distinction)
2024