Tag Archives: Benjamin Sheares Bridge

Jalan Benaan Kapal – A Forgotten Chapter in the History of Singapore’s Ship Repair Industry

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Remember Singapore

Futsal enthusiasts would be familiar with Jalan Benaan Kapal. But for others, even those who frequently visit the Singapore Indoor Stadium, Leisure Park Kallang or Decathlon (Kallang), it is easy to miss this quiet stretch of road. Jalan Benaan Kapal … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Benjamin Sheares Bridge, Eagle Engineering, East Coast Parkway, Geylang River, Jalan Benaan Kapal, Jalan Benaan Kapal Hawker Centre, Jurong Town Corporation, Kallang, Kallang Airport, Kallang Basin, Kallang Park, Kallang Stadium, Lim Kim San, National Environment Agency, National Stadium, Shipyard Row, Singapore 1960s, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s, Sungei Geylang, Tanjong Rhu, The Cage | 4 Comments

The Beginning of Singapore’s Expressways

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Remember Singapore

The first blueprint of Singapore’s expressway network began in 1968, when it was mapped out as part of the State and City Planning Project. The authorities recognised that expressways were the best method to provide better and faster travel in … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Historic | Tagged Api Api Flyover, Ayer Rajah Expressway, Ayer Rajah Industrial Estate, Benjamin Sheares Bridge, Bukit Timah Expressway, Buona Vista Flyover, Central Expressway, Chantek Flyover, East Coast Parkway, Eco-Link @BKE, Electronic Road Pricing, Gali Batu Flyover, Jurong Expressway, Jurong Hill Flyover, Jurong Town Corporation, Kallang Expressway, Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway, Keppel Viaduct, Kim Keat Flyover, Kranji Expressway, Laguna Flyover, Lam San Flyover, Land Transport Authority, Marina Coastal Expressway, Mass Rapid Transit, Nanyang Flyover, North-South Expressway, Pan-Island Expressway, Park Connector Networks, Paya Lebar Expressway, Public Works Department, Seletar Expressway, Sembawang Expressway, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s, Singapore 1990s, State And City Planning Project, Tampines Expressway, Tuas Checkpoint Viaduct, Tuas West Underpass | 1 Comment

SG50 – A Glance at Singapore in the Past 50 Years

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Remember Singapore

Fifty years, fifty old and new photos of Singapore, and fifty familiar names, events and landmarks that helped to shape and define Singapore between 1965 and 2015. To celebrate SG50, let us take a look at Singapore’s enormous progress and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural, General, Historic | Tagged Benjamin Sheares Bridge, Botanic Gardens, Central Business District, Central Expressway, Changi Airport, Chingay, City Hall, Dragon Playground, Esplanade, Ford Factory, Fort Canning Hill, Fullerton Building, Gardens By The Bay, Hawker Centre, Housing And Development Board, Jurong Bird Park, Jurong Town Corporation, Lau Pa Sat, Lee Kuan Yew, Lion City Cup, Majulah Singapura, Malaysia Cup, Marina Bay Sands, Mass Rapid Transit, Merlion, National Courtesy Campaign, National Day Parade, National Library, National Service, National Stadium, National Theatre, Night Safari, Orchard Road, Port Of Singapore Authority, Queenstown, Raffles Hotel, River Safari, S-League, SEA Games, Sentosa, Singapore Flyer, Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore River, Singapore Science Centre, Singapore Zoological Gardens, Swing Singapore, Theatre By The Bay, Toa Payoh Town Garden, World Trade Centre, Youth Olympic Games | 10 Comments

A Pictorial Gallery of Singapore in 1980

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Remember Singapore

Looking back at time, many say that the eighties was a golden era in Singapore. It was a period of stable economic growth and peaceful society with racial and religious harmony. Inflation was low, as seen in the relatively cheap … Continue reading →