Conserved Building
29 Paya Lebar Road
Applicable Guidelines
Other Building Guidelines
Conservation Area
Former Geylang Fire Station Conservation Area
Historic address: 29 Paya Lebar Road
Former Geylang Fire Station
About
The former Geylang Fire Station, built in 1930, is Singapore's second oldest fire station. It is an established community landmark at the junction of Sims Avenue and Paya Lebar Road.
The History
This work was built by the then Public Works Department for the Singapore Fire Service.
The Building
Built in the Art-Deco style in reinforced concrete.
The Legacy
The building was given conservation status on 18 April 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.
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The building can be found at this street.