Written answer by Ministry of National Development on use of protective construction hoardings as medium for display of public artworks

Jan 9, 2024

Question No: 5246

Question by: Ms Usha Chandradas

To ask the Minister for National Development (a) how does the Ministry determine whether protective construction hoardings in public areas are eligible to be turned into public artworks such as murals; (b) what are the criteria for determining the selection of artists to create these artworks; (c) what are the criteria for determining the kinds of artwork that can be displayed on these hoardings; and (d) whether there are plans to include artworks on more construction hoardings in public locations around Singapore.

Answer:

          To soften the impact of construction works on the surrounding areas and maintain the attractiveness of our streetscapes, URA encourages developers to apply creative treatment to their construction hoardings. 

2.       The design of the hoardings can be based on historical or precinct themes, or greenery such as vertical walls covered by live vegetation. Developers have the flexibility to choose their preferred designs, including artists and artworks. URA is refining a set of Design Guidelines and Good Practice Guide for Creative Hoarding and will make this publicly available when ready.