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Clifford Pier in Collyer Quay closed for
business on 1 Apr 2006. |
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The Pier, which had been functioning as a
public landing point, was closed to facilitate the construction of
Marina Barrage by the Public Utilities Board1. |
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Ferry and Launch Services at Clifford Pier
have been relocated at Marina South Pier at 31, Marina Coastal
Drive Singapore 018988 from 1 Apr 20061. |
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Customs, immigration and quarantine
facilities will be available at the Marina South Pier and immigration
clearance procedures will remain unchanged1. |
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A new bus service (proposed Service 402)
will be introduced to serve the Marina South Pier. SBS Transit will
release detailed information nearer the date of the opening1. |
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Clifford Pier was built in 1931 by the
Public Works Department. Frank Dorrington Ward was then Chief Architect
of the PWD. He and his assistants produced a neat and simple design with
an interesting roof structure consisting of concrete arched trusses in a
pleasing riband form2. |
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Here's a last look at Clifford Pier: |
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More..... (Pictures) |
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1 Source:
www.mpa.gov.sg News Release 27
Mar 2006 |
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2
Source: Singapore: A Guide to Buildings, Streets, Places by Norman
Edwards & Peter Keys (Page 421) |
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