Residents cite traffic concerns, renewal hopes if 38 Oxley Road site becomes national monument

Another long-time Oxley Mansion resident, 76-year-old retiree Tan Mee Mee, recalled the surge of visitors in 2017 when public interest in the site peaked during the family dispute over its fate.

HOPES FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPROVEMENTS

Beyond traffic worries, residents expressed hope that efforts to preserve the 38 Oxley Road site would extend to upgrading the surrounding estate, where buildings are generally older. 

“Some of us were saying it would be best to demolish it, then can make way for new developments,” said Mdm Tan, who has lived in the area for four decades.

But if they are now going to keep it, then I hope they will at least also refresh the surrounding areas.”

The houses in the area are around 60 years old. The Oxley Mansion condominium, for instance, was built in 1963.

Mr Lim, who works in the finance sector, said he hopes the gazetting would lead to positive outcomes for residents, including improvements to the walkway directly outside the 38 Oxley Road site, which is “not the easiest to walk on”.