Pender Road enclave could be opened up for heritage trail

Heritage blogger Jerome Lim says tours of black-and-white bungalows can help Singaporeans understand the evolution of colonial-era landed homes here. Five bungalows in the Pender Road enclave recently went through a $1 million refurbishment funded by
Five bungalows in the Pender Road enclave recently went through a $1 million refurbishment funded by the Singapore Land Authority. ST PHOTOS: ALPHONSUS CHERN
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Mar 15, 2020, 5:00 am SGT

Bungalows originally built to house staff of telegraph company

Housing and Heritage Correspondent
melodyz@sph.com.sg

A little-known enclave of black-and-white heritage homes near the base of Mount Faber that are typically occupied by expatriates and well-heeled Singaporeans could soon be opened up for a heritage trail.

This follows a recent $1 million refurbishment of five bungalows there, funded by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA).

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