Plans for Preservation of Ellison Building Affected by Construction of North-South Expressway

Mr Kok Heng Leun asked the Minister for National Development whether he can provide an update on the alternative plans of preserving of Ellison Building in light of the construction of the North-South Expressway.

Mr Lawrence Wong: The Land Transport Authority's (LTA) engineers and conservation specialists have been studying various options to minimise the impact on the affected corner shophouse unit during the construction of the North-South Corridor (NSC). This is still ongoing, as there is a need to weigh the risks to both Ellison Building and the NSC carefully in order to come to a good decision.

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and LTA will engage heritage groups again, before the final decision is taken.