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St James Power Station is a building located in HarbourFront, Singapore. Built in 1926, it was Singapore's first power station, having supplied electricity to the nearby port and the surrounding industries, shipyards and residences. It was previously also the one and only coal-fired power plant in the country.
St James Power Station was set close to the New Harbour for its proximity to the sea and port infrastructure, crucial to its operations. Today, the harbour has transformed dramatically, with its former industrial use replaced by leisure and lifestyle activities over the past two decades.
May 15, 2024 · Learn about Singapore's maritime history and power evolution at this former coal-fired power station and national monument. Explore the outdoor Heritage Trail with historical artefacts and the indoor Heritage Gallery with interactive exhibits and 3D artwork.
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- It has been through several iterations.
- It is 'untouchable' Due to its rich history, the St James building was gazetted as a national monument in 2009. As a result, its appearance - which has remained largely the same from the time it was built, with its distinctive red brick facade - cannot be touched.
- It once plunged Singapore into darkness. In 1950, the failure of a generator at St James Power Station caused the worst power outage in Singapore then.
- Hotbed of trouble. Embed Facebook. Facebook. Party's over, and it's closing time for St James Power Station. Posted by The Straits Times on Friday, September 7, 2018.
Apr 11, 2024 · Learn about the history and architecture of Singapore's first and oldest power station, built in 1927 and converted into a multiconcept entertainment hub in 2006. Find out how it became a national monument and won an architectural award.
Feb 24, 2016 · There’s a little bit of something for everyone at this massive entertainment district. The biggest in Singapore, St James Power Station houses nine different and interconnected venues that each cater to a specific music style.
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The Former Saint James Power Station was the first coal-fired power station on the island. While the building no longer produces electricity, it remains a standing monument to Singapore’s modernisation and urban development during the colonial era.
