Overview
- Acting Minister David Neo signaled an intention to issue a preservation order after the PSM Advisory Board deemed the site of strong national significance and NHB recommended protection.
- Written notice was served to 38 Oxley Road Pte Ltd, the owner linked to Lee Hsien Yang, with objections due by Nov 17, 2025 before a final decision on gazetting.
- If preserved and acquired, the property will be converted into a public space, with a heritage park listed as one possible outcome and no allowance for private redevelopment.
- Officials said they will remove all traces of the Lee family's private living spaces and will study the buildings’ condition before deciding on full retention, partial preservation, or demolition.
- Any acquisition compensation would be determined under the Land Acquisition Act by an independent valuer appointed by SLA, with a final outcome pledged within the current government term; Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong remains recused.