Cavenagh Bridge

The 3rd site I will be bringing you to will be the Cavenagh Bridge. This bridge, was built originally to commemorate the visitation of the duke of Edinburgh to Singapore. Later on, the name of the bridge was changed to “Cavenagh Bridge” in honour of Major General William Orfeur Cavenagh, who was the last India-appointed Governor Of The Straits Settlement. His time in office lasted from 1859 to 1867. The Cavenagh Bridge currently links the commercial district to the civic district in Singapore. The bridge was originally built and made in Glasgow, Scotland before it was shipped to Singapore to be re-assembled. The bridge was designed by Public Work's department's John Turnbull Thomson and was built at the cost of $80,000. During the 1990s, the bridge was changed from the original draw-bridge that allowed boats to come through into a pedestrian bridge. Soon after its transformation to a pedestrian bridge, street lights were added. In front of the bridge, lies what now could be described as a trademark. The police sign posted in front of both sides of the bridge still stands even though it was posted in the 1910s. The bridge is now a very convenient way for office personnel to cross from side to side.