Ord Bridge

Ord Bridge

About

Ord Bridge was constructed in 1886 and dedicated to the memory of Sir Henry St. George Ord, the first governor of the Straits Settlement appointed by the Colonial Office in London. It was also known as the Ordnance Bridge or Toddy Bridge because of neighbouring ordnance stores and liquor shops.

The Building

The bridge is simple in form, but has interesting and ornamental balustrades and girders.

The Legacy

Ord Bridge was given conservation status on 3 December 2009.

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.

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

• Apply for Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG)

• Submission Process for Works

Gallery

Pedestrian walkway along the steel truss structure of Ord Bridge over the Singapore River

Ord Bridge spanning the Singapore River, with riverboats passing beneath

Historic view of Ord Bridge crossing the Singapore River, seen from the riverside path

Explore Street View

The building can be found at this street.