My Alexandra Heritage Tour [English] (09 July 2022)

Do you know what happened to the villagers in Queenstown during World War II? Do you know if the 6-inch QF gun pounders at Labrador were used to fire at the Japanese troops during World War II?

My Alexandra Heritage Tour explores the military installations constructed by the British to defend Singapore's naval outpost at Keppel Harbour. Join us as we explore the military history of Alexandra from the Gun Post in Fort Pasir Panjang and Keppel Harbour, to the Berlayer Beacon and Former Pasir Panjang Power Station.

Who should come?

• Everyone is welcome to participate in this exciting tour!
• All individuals MUST be vaccinated.

Tour Routes: Route A (Site One to Site Six)

Refer to webpage for more information:

https://mycommunity.org.sg/guided-tours/my-alexandra-heritage-tour/

Duration & Meeting Place

• Approximate Duration: 3.0 hours
• Language: English
• Please meet at Labrador Park MRT Station Exit A (Street Level) fifteen minutes before the start of the tour.
• The tour will proceed rain or shine.
• The tour will end at Labrador Part MRT Station

What to bring?

• A mask, comfortable clothes and suitable shoes
• Hand sanitiser, insect repellent, EZ-Link card, a bottle of water and an umbrella
• Asthmatic individuals are encouraged to bring their inhaler
• If you have earphones with a standard 3.5mm audio jack, please bring them along (for radio guides during the tour).

COVID-19 Safety Precautions

• Mask wearing is optional, but participants must put on masks in sheltered or enclosed spaces such as mosques, temples, offices or shopping malls.

• Please do not sign up for the tour if you are unsure of your schedule. Our volunteers have committed their time to this tour - Your absence is discouraging our volunteers from organising any physical tours.
• You must cancel the ticket if you were unwell and could not turn up.
• Participants who have signed up for the tour but did not turn up will be banned permanently from My Community's future tours.

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration

Disclaimer

• By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
• It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12

For updates:

• Visit www.facebook.com/myqueenstown or www.mycommunity.org.sg for updates