Three landmarks receive 1st grants from Nat’l Monuments Fund
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Three religious landmarks are the first to be awarded grants for urgent repair works under the National Monuments Fund.
The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sri Mariamman Temple and Hong San See temple will receive a total of S$619,170 out of the initial S$1 million set aside last year.
According to the Preservation of Monuments Board, the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at Ophir Road will receive S$449,000 for urgent roof and structural repairs to the belfry and roof.
Singapore’s oldest Indian temple, the Sri Mariamman Temple along South Bridge Road, has been granted S$136,420 for waterproofing and strengthening of its main roof to prevent water damage to its frescoes.
The Hong San See Temple along Mohamed Sultan Road will get S$33,750 to repair the retaining wall along the slope behind it.
The Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB) said the remaining funds of S$380,830 will be rolled over to the next financial year.
Eligible national monument owners who wish to tap the fund to prevent loss or damage to the structure’s architectural or historical features can file their applications for the second year of funding by 31 October 2009.
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