The artefacts yielded do not have high historical significance. Read more at straitstimes.com.
has concluded, with remnants of a building among the items uncovered.
Findings on the history of the site have been documented, said Mr Lee, adding that the authorities will explore how to weave this into the redevelopment plans of the area.The bulk of the items found were bricks made in the 1900s in the old Alexandra Brickworks. Mr Lee noted that these bricks – bearing the name Alexandra after the kiln in which they were fired – are commonly found in Singapore, having been used in public construction projects.
“Together with archaeologists, we have assessed that the foundation may not warrant an in situ retention, given that there are other key examples of colonial-period housing and bungalows nearby which are already conserved,” he added. The authorities will “explore possible ways to weave the history of the area into our plans for Keppel”, he added.The authorities said then that the first Build-To-Order project would be launched for sale within three years.place prior to the area’s redevelopment into a housing estate, as the authorities recognised its history and archaeological potential, and wanted to get a deeper understanding of the site’s role and significance.
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