The piece of land facing City Hall MRT exit and Capitol. In 15
months time, a 3 storey(one above ground, two basements) extension
church building will be at this site.
Photo taken from the North Lawn. Singapore Archaelogy Team for the
past one month has excavated several historical artefacts
underneath this field. Items ranging from Song Dynasty Porcelain s,
1800s coins and some head badges and decors of the colonial
volunteer corps and many more are found. They are displayed for
exhibition today.
Nave of the Cathedral. The new extension will hold about 800 seats
in its worship hall as well as a prayer hall, a chapel, a visitors'
centre, sunken courtyard, garden and sunday school classrooms and
other facilities.
Site of Ground breaking. The Bishop,The Rt Rev Dr John Chew, Dean
The Very Rev Dr John Tay and Canon Rev Ong King Ming graced the
occasion and ground breaking service. 23 Nov 2003, 4pm.
The Dean.
On the left with blue and white vestment is Canon Ong, on the right
is Bishop John Chew. Other clergy and pastoral staffs are in the
background.
More info about the cathedral extension can be found
HERE
