Three of our national monuments — the Nagore Dargah Indian Muslim Heritage Centre, Sri Mariamman Temple and Sultan Mosque – will be undergoing restoration work, funded by the National Monuments Fund (NMF).
Said National Heritage Board (NHB) director Ms. Jean Wee via Channel NewsAsia, "National monuments are treasured symbols of our heritage that need to be protected carefully and sensitively through meticulous restoration as they age over time."
The Sultan Mosque will be getting the largest share out of the $1.02 million, which is the second largest amount approved for funding since NMF established six years ago. This will be used for the filling of cavities in concrete, refreshing of aging woodwork such as that of doors and windows, as well as the installation of water-saving technology in ablution areas.
Sri Mariamman, Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple, will be granted $55,780 for structural strengthening works, such as the reparation of a fracture line found on one of its columns.
The 19th century Nagore Dargah Indian Muslim Heritage Centre will receive $47,700 to fix its dampness, a common problem among historic buildings located near the sea.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Three of our national monuments — the Nagore Dargah Indian Muslim Heritage Centre, Sri Mariamman Temple and Sultan Mosque – will be undergoing restoration work, funded by the National Monuments Fund (NMF).
Said National Heritage Board (NHB) director Ms. Jean Wee via Channel NewsAsia, "National monuments are treasured symbols of our heritage that need to be protected carefully and sensitively through meticulous restoration as they age over time."
The Sultan Mosque will be getting the largest share out of the $1.02 million, which is the second largest amount approved for funding since NMF established six years ago. This will be used for the filling of cavities in concrete, refreshing of aging woodwork such as that of doors and windows, as well as the installation of water-saving technology in ablution areas.
Sri Mariamman, Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple, will be granted $55,780 for structural strengthening works, such as the reparation of a fracture line found on one of its columns.
The 19th century Nagore Dargah Indian Muslim Heritage Centre will receive $47,700 to fix its dampness, a common problem among historic buildings located near the sea.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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