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old
Changi Jetty: its
days are numbered
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2 May 05: The roof of the Jetty has been removed. It appears
that it is in the process of being demolished. |
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Background
The new Changi Jetty will be opened on 5 Jan 05. The old jetties
will be demolished and dredging will be carried out 'so that the
unsightly seabed will not be exposed during low tide'. more
details in the
Straits Times article and Maritime
Port Authority News Release
Joseph Lai has done a lovely page about the bumboats
on his eart-h.com
website with photos and some speculations on the origin of the
word 'bumboat'.
 
Photos
by Ria
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'changi'
shares some vintage photos
of Changi Jetty even before it had a shelter!
Visit his site for more photos too of
old Changi, Pulau Ubin and Pulau Tekong more |
What does the old Changi
Jetty and bumboats mean to you?
Share your thoughts and memories on the focus
ubin forum...
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