3 Race Course Lane

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hall

About

The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hall at 3 Race Course Lane was built to commemorate Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), the father of modern India who led the struggle to free India from the British rule.

The History

The Hall's construction costs came from donations from the Indian community as well as other races in Singapore and Malaya. Its foundation stone was laid in 1950 by Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. It was officially opened in 1953 by Malcolm MacDonald, the United Kingdom Commissioner General to South East Asia.

The Building

Designed in the Modern-style with Art-Deco influence.

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) ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Submission Process for Works

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