Tanglin Circus Fountain was a water fountain built in the Tanglin Circus roundabout in front of the Omni Marco Polo Hotel in Tanglin, Singapore. It was demolished in 1977.
| Tanglin Circus Fountain | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Demolished |
| Location | Tanglin, Singapore |
| Coordinates | 1°18′18″N 103°49′22″E / 1.3051°N 103.8228°E |
| Completed | 1966 |
| Demolished | 1977 |
| Cost | S$98,000 |
History edit
Plans for a fountain to be built in Tanglin Circus was first announced in October 1965, and the fountain was completed in September 1966.[1][2] The fountain cost $98,000 to build, being 160ft long with a 50ft diameter bowl, with the water in the fountain cascading into a 60ft diameter pool below.[3][4] The fountain was the third of several fountains commissioned by Minister of Cultural and Social Affairs Othman Wok, and was constructed by Siemens.[5]
However, by the late 1970s, the traffic circle had been the cause of frequent traffic jams around the area. A decision was made by the government to demolish Tanglin Circus, along with the fountain. Both the circus and the fountain began being demolished in January 1977.[6][7]
References edit
- ^ "Symbol of Man's Creation". Eastern Sun. Singapore. 28 September 1966.
- ^ "Fountain for citizens and tourists". The Straits Times. Singapore. 27 September 1966.
- ^ "Minister Wok to commission $98,000 Tanglin Circus Fountain". Eastern Sun. Singapore. 22 September 1966.
- ^ "A third fountain to beautify Singapore". The Straits Times. Singapore. 18 October 1965. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "Third fountain by Siemens". The Straits Times. Singapore. 30 September 1966. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "Fountain Circus at Tanglin Demolished". The Straits Times. Singapore. 29 January 1977. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ Chandy, Gloria (13 November 1977). "Bring back those fountains". New Nation. Singapore. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
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