We are all familiar with the infamous saga surrounding the bungalow at 38 Oxley Road – the residence of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, which ultimately became the subject of conflict between his children, including Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. To demolish, or not to demolish? That was the big question all along.
There’s now an end to this longstanding debate. The government has declared that the eight-bedroom house at 38 Oxley Road will be gazetted as a national monument, due to its “historic significance and national importance”. In line with the lake LKY’s wishes for the family’s privacy, all living spaces of the house will be removed. However, the structures on the site may or may not be retained as is, in part or in full – this has not yet been decided.
According to the National Heritage Board (NHB), there is a possibility of turning the area into a public space, such as a heritage park. Otherwise, there’s also the potential of transforming the site off Somerset into a residential or commercial development. Watch this space for updates on the planned development of the 38 Oxley Road bungalow.
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