Sla Launches Price Quality Tender State Owned Properties Phoenix Park Tanglin
The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has recently launched a price-quality tender for the lease of 33 heritage buildings located within a 610,487 sq ft site at Phoenix Park in Tanglin. These buildings were built in 1949 by the British and were originally used as the headquarters for the British Far East Command and High Commission. After Singapore gained independence, the site served as the Ministry of Home Affairs from 1977 to 2001.
The site features a collection of low-rise buildings that showcase colonial architecture and black-and-white design. In 2012, the site was declared a historic site by the National Heritage Board. The 33 buildings included in the tender consist of two 3-storey buildings, two 2-storey buildings, and 29 single-storey buildings. The total gross floor area (GFA) of the site is estimated to be around 119,338 sq ft. The site also includes 150 surface car park lots and 17 motorcycle lots.
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Before the launch of the tender, the government had leased some of the buildings for office and restaurant use, including Spruce, a European restaurant, and the German beer garden Bread, Beer & Brez’n. The site was previously managed by local real estate group LHN.
The government is seeking proposals that will transform the site into a vibrant lifestyle destination. Hence, the tender is inviting proposals that incorporate co-working and co-living spaces, as well as art galleries. These new offerings will complement the site’s existing approved uses, such as commercial schools, offices, serviced apartments, and food and beverage establishments. This is not the first time SLA has encouraged tenderers to submit concept proposals that explore new land uses. An example of this is the Coliwoo Bukit Timah Fire Station, which was awarded to homegrown co-living brand Coliwoo, a subsidiary of LHN. The site was transformed into a mixed-use development with a 62-unit co-living residence, F&B outlets, and community spaces.
In addition to this, former schools have also been successfully repositioned, such as the former Henderson Primary School, which was awarded to TSTAP, a joint venture between TS Group and co-living provider The Assembly Place. The site now houses the country’s first intergenerational co-living residence for seniors and youths.
The historic site at Phoenix Park will be leased for an initial term of five years with the possibility of a final four-year term. However, SLA has stated that further renewals will be at the government’s discretion. Prospective tenderers can attend site visits on September 18 and 26, with the tender closing on November 12. If successful, the site is expected to be awarded by March 2026.
