Dempsey businesses in limbo over revamp plans

About 30 sub-tenants awaiting confirmation on whether their leases will be renewed

Block 13 Dempsey Road, which houses several long-time furniture tenants and antique shops, is within one of the clusters in Tanglin Village. The Singapore Land Authority is working on an overall concept masterplan and a thematic approach to rejuvenat
Block 13 Dempsey Road, which houses several long-time furniture tenants and antique shops, is within one of the clusters in Tanglin Village. The Singapore Land Authority is working on an overall concept masterplan and a thematic approach to rejuvenate the clusters there. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
An outdoor playground adjoining Blocks 16 and 16A Dempsey Road is part of a recent expansion of the Como Dempsey complex.
An outdoor playground adjoining Blocks 16 and 16A Dempsey Road is part of a recent expansion of the Como Dempsey complex. ST PHOTO: MARCELLIN LOPEZ
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Asked whether it would be participating in the tender, a spokesman for Como said it was premature to comment.

CCI's general manager Nicholas Ng said the firm is working to find alternative locations for the displaced tenants, and awaiting updates from the SLA on its master lease.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 17, 2019, with the headline Dempsey businesses in limbo over revamp plans. Subscribe