In 1984, Singapore’s Housing Board opened its first air-conditioned shopping complex in the country.
Called Tanjong Katong Complex, it would serve residents for the next 37 years at 845 Geylang Road.
It currently has 106 tenants across its four floors, housing offices, interior design firms, furniture stores, and retail stores.
Advertisements
When the nearby Geylang Serai market closed in 2006, it also served as a cultural centre for the Malay community, especially around Hari Raya.
Since its construction, the complex has never undergone major upgrading works, but that’s about to change.
Tanjong Katong Complex to be Revamped into a Mall With a Rooftop F&B Space
By the latter half of 2023, hungry diners could be heading to a brand new rooftop restaurant at Tanjong Katong Complex.
In a press release yesterday (8 Dec), the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) announced that the complex will be closed for a major revamp, with plans to increase its floor area.
More notably, there will also be a rooftop food and beverage space.
“There are also plans to provide more spaces for placemaking activities and community programmes to attract footfall to Tanjong Katong Complex, while preserving its tradition as a place for trade with Malay cultural heritage value,” it said.
As the agency noted, the complex is in desperate need of a facelift.
“Tanjong Katong Complex has not undergone any major upgrading works since it was built, and its current mechanical and electrical systems are old and in urgent need of replacement. It is timely for the 37-year-old building to be rejuvenated and given a new lease of life, to complement the new developments in the surrounding area,” it said.
Advertisements
Join our Telegram channel for more entertaining and informative articles at https://t.me/goodyfeedsg or download the Goody Feed app here: https://goodyfeed.com/app/
Will Retain its Iconic Features
The good news for patrons of the complex is that it will retain some of its iconic features, such as the slanted columns facing Tanjong Katong Road.
This decision was made after the agency asked for feedback in an engagement exercise from October 2019 to January 2020.
“The feedback included suggestions to retain the building, given the community’s affinity to Tanjong Katong Complex and its heritage value,” SLA said.
In addition to more F&B offerings, additional space will be carved out in the complex for community and placemaking activities, SLA said.
“The completed rejuvenation will transform Tanjong Katong Complex into a contemporary building with better connectivity to neighbouring developments,” it added.
Advertisements
This includes linking a new entrance at the complex to Paya Lebar MRT station, as well as Sims Avenue.
As for the 106 tenants, SLA said it has granted them a six-month extension of tenancy in view of the difficulties they’ve faced during the pandemic.
This will not only give them more time to make any relocation plans, but also benefit from sales during the Hari Raya period in April 2023.
Read Also:
- Scammer Who Donned SPF Uniform Seemed to Take Online Feedback & Now Looks Better
- Manhunt Winner & Former Pyramid Game Host Benedict Goh Engaged to Thai Girlfriend
Featured Image: Singapore Land Authority
These five GRCs could see the tightest battle in GE2025; here’s why:
Read Also:
- Trump Exempts Electronics from 125% China Tariffs, Sparing Smartphones and Computers
- Elderly Charity Shop Owner Baffled by Over 50 Boxes of Mystery Donation Blocking Store Entrance
- DNA from Two Men Discovered on Murdered Singaporean Woman’s Clothing as Court Orders Comparison with Main Suspect
- Former Police Officer Convicted in Fatal Maid Abuse Case That Left Victim Weighing Just 24kg
- Teen Arrested in Johor for Selling AI-Generated Fake Nudes of School Peers for RM2 Each
