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Tanglin Circus Fountain was a water fountain built in the Tanglin Circus roundabout in front of the Omni Marco Polo Hotel in Tanglin, Singapore. It was demolished in 1977.

History

Plans for a fountain to be built in Tanglin Circus was first announced in October 1965, and the fountain was completed in September 1966. The fountain cost $98,000 to build, being 160ft long with a 50ft diameter bowl, with the water in the fountain cascading into a 60ft diameter pool below. The fountain was the third of several fountains commissioned by Minister of Cultural and Social Affairs Othman Wok, and was constructed by Siemens.

However, by the late 1970s, the traffic circle had been the cause of frequent traffic jams around the area. A decision was made by the government to demolish Tanglin Circus, along with the fountain. Both the circus and the fountain began being demolished in January 1977.

References

1. "Symbol of Man's Creation". Eastern Sun. Singapore. 28 September 1966.
2. "Fountain for citizens and tourists". The Straits Times. Singapore. 27 September 1966.
3. "Minister Wok to commission $98,000 Tanglin Circus Fountain". Eastern Sun. Singapore. 22 September 1966.
4. "A third fountain to beautify Singapore". The Straits Times. Singapore. 18 October 1965. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
5. "Third fountain by Siemens". The Straits Times. Singapore. 30 September 1966. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
6. "Fountain Circus at Tanglin Demolished". The Straits Times. Singapore. 29 January 1977. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
7. Chandy, Gloria (13 November 1977). "Bring back those fountains". New Nation. Singapore. Retrieved 26 April 2022.

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