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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