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Robertson Quay

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150:, Robertson Quay was the site of a significant breach of rules designed to curb the spread of COVID-19 by numerous parties. On 2 June 2020, seven people were charged for breaching rules. They were ultimately fined between S$ 8,000 and S$ 9,000 each, and six of them had their work passes revoked, permanently debarring them from working in Singapore in the future. On 16 June, two British citizens who were also permanent residents of Singapore were charged in relation to the same gathering. The result of their case was not published, but one was still posting photos on Instagram from Singapore after the case was completed, suggesting he had not been ejected from Singapore. 234: 198: 210: 222: 29: 197: 186:.   They are conveniently located next to watering holes, dining and entertainment establishments. Furthermore, they are highly accessible via the local transportation and a mere 20 minutes drive to airport. 110:
In the 19th Century the swamps were reclaimed and warehouses and boatyards were constructed in the 1880s in both European and Chinese styles. Children would jump into the waters to cool down in the afternoons.
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The upper reaches of the Singapore River were originally mud flats and swamps. As the population and commerce of Singapore increased, the area was reclaimed in the mid nineteenth century.
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calls for a large $ 170 million initiative, lasting a decade, to clean up the Singapore River. This involved clearing away the rubbish as well as
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planning area. It starts roughly midway, or about 1.5 km from the river mouth, and terminates at the river source near the
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The three quays of the Singapore River. The source of the Singapore River is begins about 3 km from the river mouth
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It is now popular among joggers as well as families. It now has al fresco dining as well as arts and culture.
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rezoned the area for new development of residential, hotel, and commercial use.
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Situated around the Robertson Quay river, one can easily find hotels such as
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The Quay is named after the municipal counsellor Dr J Murray Robertson.
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Singapore Urban Redevelopment Authority On-site History sign.
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Historic Warehouses
Country
Singapore
wharf
Singapore River
Boat Quay
Clarke Quay
Lee Kuan Yew
dredging
lighterage industry
Pasir Panjang
Urban Redevelopment Authority
COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore
Singapore River
Kim Seng Bridge
InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay
The Robertson House
The Clan
The three quays of the Singapore River. The source of the Singapore River is begins about 3 km from the river mouth
Source of the Singapore River and Robertson Quay
Midsection of Robertson Quay
InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay
InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay


ISBN
981-4155-63-2

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