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St James Power Station is a building located in HarbourFront, Singapore. Built in 1926, it was Singapore's first power station, having supplied electricity to the nearby port and the surrounding industries, shipyards and residences. It was previously also the one and only coal-fired power plant in the country.
St James Power Station was outfitted with the most up-to-date steam-powered machines and it was conceived with lofty ambitions to supply electricity to the entire town and beyond. While other privately-owned electric plants were already present, none rivalled the capability and complexity of St James Power Station.
Mar 25, 2022 · Dyson has opened the doors to its new global headquarters at St James Power Station, in the presence of Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore.
May 15, 2024 · Explore Singapore’s history of power at St James Power Station. St James Power Station has had quite an evolution from a coal-fired power station, port warehouse, entertainment complex, and now a national monument and global headquarters.
Apr 11, 2024 · Located on Keppel Road near the entrance to the island of Sentosa, St James Power Station was a coal-fired power station built by the British between 1924 and 1927.
Apr 19, 2023 · Just slightly off the entrance to Sentosa island stands the former St James Power Station — a monumental witness to Singapore’s transformation from a modest trading port to today’s world-class city.
Mar 4, 2022 · SINGAPORE - The historic St James Power Station, which once provided electricity for the whole of Singapore, is set to power up again. Only this time, it will not be through steam turbines,...
Read more about how St James Power Station was restored and refurbished in Issue 124 (June 2022), available for sale on Magzter and in major bookstores in Singapore and Malaysia.
Jun 12, 2023 · St James Power Station, a historic landmark in Singapore, has undergone a remarkable transformation that showcases the perfect blend of heritage and innovation. Built in 1927 as a coal-fired electric power station, it has been restored and refurbished by W Architects in collaboration with Studio Lapis.
St James Power Station has been faithfully preserved according to the principles of maximum retention, sensitive restoration and careful repair to bring the building to its former glory. In its previous role as a power station, it was admired from afar but accessible only to authorised personnel.
