Tanjong Katong Complex
Tanjong Katong Complex is a shopping complex in Geylang Serai, Singapore. Completed in 1982, the complex was the first air-conditioned shopping complex built by the Housing and Development Board and has since become known for servicing the Malay community in the area.
History
[edit]Plans to build the complex was announced in 1980 by the Housing and Development Board.[1] The complex opened in 1983 and initially housed a supermarket named Yokoso, which was the anchor tenant.[2][3] The complex became known for servicing the Malay community in the area, particularly around Hari Raya, following the closure of the Geylang Serai Market.[4]
The Singapore Land Authority announced on 8 December 2021 that the complex would undergo major renovations from August 2023 to June 2026.[5][6] The renovations are a part of multiple redevelopments in the Geylang Serai done in an effort to make Geylang Serai a "culturally distinct precinct".[7] Several of the more iconic features of the complex, such as the slanted columns of the building facing Tanjong Katong Road, will be preserved.[8] Plans for the renovations include a new thoroughfare connecting to a new entrance at Sims Avenue and a rooftop F&B space.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "HDB's first air-con project". New Nation. Singapore. 2 December 1980. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Oei, Sin Giok (25 May 1984). "Resettlement rentals In Tanjong Katong Complex fall by 30 pc". Singapore Monitor. Singapore. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Seah, Sherlyn (14 May 2019). "The Big Read: Run-down but not out — old iconic shopping centres find a way into Singaporeans' hearts". Channel NewsAsia. Singapore. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Ganapathy, Kurt (8 December 2021). "Tanjong Katong Complex to undergo major upgrading, with new rooftop F&B space". Channel NewsAsia. Singapore. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Baharudin, Hariz (8 December 2021). "Tanjong Katong Complex to be closed for renovation from 2023". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Tanjong Katong Complex to be closed for renovation from 2023". The Star. Singapore. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Ng, Michelle (12 December 2021). "Rejuvenated Geylang Serai aims to draw both the young and old while retaining cultural identity". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Ong, Joshua (8 December 2021). "Tanjong Katong Complex to undergo major upgrading from 2nd half of 2023: SLA". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Tan, Ashley (8 December 2021). "Tanjong Katong Complex to be closed for renovation from 2023, will have rooftop F&B space". Mothership.sg. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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