Seah Eu Chin was a prominent 19th-century pioneer leader whose burial place in Toa Payoh holds significant cultural and historical value for Singapore. In Parliament, I asked the government to assess the potential impact of development works like the North-South Corridor near the site and outline specific long-term preservation plans.
The Minister for National Development stated that North-South Corridor works will not affect Seah Eu Chin’s grave. He noted that agencies recognise its heritage value and are studying how to retain the site when planning future land use in the area.
This is the full question and answer in Parliament on 7 Oct 2026:
Impact of Nearby Developments on Tomb of Pioneer Seah Eu Chin at Toa Payoh and Measures for Long-term Protection and Preservation
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Ministry has assessed the potential impact of nearby developments, including the construction of the North-South Corridor, on the tomb of pioneer Seah Eu Chin at Toa Payoh; and (b) what specific measures are being taken to ensure the long-term protection and preservation of the historical burial site.
Mr Chee Hong Tat: The North-South Corridor works will not affect the grave of Seah Eu Chin. The Government recognises the heritage value of the grave, and our agencies have been studying how it can be retained when developing land use plans for the area.
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