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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)

Singapore River One

Make Singapore River THE premier destination for locals and tourists seeking an authentically Singapore experience in a place that connects the country’s past to the present. 

Last updated 17 June 2026

From April 2017 to present.

Precinct Profile and Boundary

The Singapore River precinct, with its three distinctive quays – Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Roberston Quay – is located in the historic heart of the city. For centuries, Singapore River served as a busy trade route for all sorts of goods and was Singapore’s main commercial lifeline. Today, the river remains a lively activity corridor in the city that pays homage to the area’s rich history while also injecting buzz, with the larger precinct offering a diverse mix of residential amenities, exciting commercial activities and a bustling nightlife.

Map of an urban area in Singapore showing districts with labeled areas A, B1, B2, C1, C2, and C3, outlined in red. Key roads are labeled.

Precinct Stakeholders

Total no. of members: 42

Boat Quay

A: UOB Plaza 1 & 2 (United Overseas Bank Limited); Shophouses (Hong Leong Holdings Limited, 8M Real Estate, 8th Era Investments Pte. Ltd, Upside Property 1 Pte. Ltd, and other property owners)

Clarke Quay

B1: Clarke Quay Central and Riverside Point (Far East Organization)
B2: CQ @ Clarke Quay (CapitaLand Mall Trust)

Robertson Quay

C1: Robertson Walk (Frasers Property)
C2: M Social Singapore and Studio M Hotel (City Developments Limited, Hong Leong Holdings Limited)
C3: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel (Millennium & Copthorne Hotels)

Key Strategies and Initiatives

Strategies

  • Deliver placemaking programmes

  • Implement branding, marketing and events

  • Champion policy and advocacy issues

Key Initiatives

  • Annual Singapore River Festival which links up the 3 quays to celebrate the fusion of local heritage, vibrant culture and creativity via activities such as light activations, music performances, wellness activities, food and heritage trails and more. The 2024 edition drew more than 100,000 people.

  • Annual St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival at Circular Road which celebrates the Irish holiday through festivities such as live entertainment, traditional music, dance performances, carnival booths and more. The 2025 edition drew more than 32,000 visitors over 1 weekend.

  • Management of Boat Quay Outdoor Refreshment Areas to enhance visitor and dining experience along the riverfront.

  • Implementation of public installations such as creative public seating, playground, underpass wall murals, wired art on lamp-posts and festive lighting, which augment the public realm for the community and visitors’ enjoyment.

  • Collaborations with agencies on various programmes to draw footfall to the precinct and ensure a clean and safe environment, such as organisation of regular fitness programmes with Health Promotion Board, designation of busking spots along the river with National Arts Council, participation in Singapore Police Force’s Safe Clubbing campaign and regular site hygiene inspections in Boat Quay with National Environment Agency.

Street scene at night. People with face/arm paint are playing drums, and a crowd is gathered around them.

Singapore River Festival 2024 (Photo: Singapore River One)

Outdoor restaurant along a river with city skyline in the background.

Singapore River One hosted a "Fur-tastic Paw-ty" at CQ @ Clarke Quay's Fountain Square, as part of its signature annual event Singapore River Festival. (Photo: Singapore River One)

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