What is a National Monument? Who gazettes them? How many national monuments are there in Singapore? To date, the Preservation of Sites and Monuments, a division of National Heritage Board, has identified and gazetted 75 buildings, structures and sites of national significance as an integral part of Singapore's built heritage.
You may have crossed them countless times, but do you know their names? Elgin Bridge, Anderson Bridge, and Cavenagh Bridge.To date, the Preservation of Sites and Monuments, a division of National Heritage Board, has identified and gazetted 75 buildings, structures and sites of national significance as an integral part of Singapore's built heritage.
The bridge's strength was tested before it was shipped to Singapore by loading it with a weight four times its own. After installation, Madras sepoys marched across it to ensure its stability. He stabilised the island's currency by fixing it to the gold standard and championed the creation of public back lanes to improve sanitation and reduce overcrowding.Fun fact: Anderson Bridge is also part of the circuit in the Singapore Grand Prix, which first began on Sept 28, 2008.The earliest bridge across the Singapore River was constructed between 1822 and 1823 at the location where Elgin Bridge currently stands.
In 1862, Thomson's Bridge was replaced with an iron bridge imported from Calcutta, fabricated by engineer George Lyon. This new structure was named Elgin Bridge in honour of Lord Elgin, the Governor-General of India . At the top of the bridge, you can find the Cavenagh family crest. Additionally, the bridge features steel plates bearing the name of P & W MacLellan.
In 1987, Cavenagh Bridge underwent a five-month refurbishment by the Public Works Department to preserve and reinforce its structure. The bridge was reopened on July 3, 1987.Anderson Bridge is characterised by its diagonal structural members, intricate cast iron lattice work, rusticated granite pedestrian archways, and fluted piers.The bridge spans 61.2m and features two roadways, each 7.5m wide. Its structural steelwork was manufactured in UK and shipped to Singapore.
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