Merlion statue at One Fullerton to undergo maintenance works on Sept 8
The public is welcome to take photos with the nearby Merlion cub statue instead.
The primary Merlion statue at One Fullerton will be temporarily off-limits for photography on September 8 due to minor maintenance works, according to a statement from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on August 12. The iconic 8.6-meter-tall, half-lion, half-fish statue, which famously spouts water, will be partially encased in scaffolding during the upkeep, causing some inconvenience to the public.
The STB has kindly informed visitors that they can instead take pictures with the nearby Merlion cub statue at Merlion Park. This isn't the first time the main Merlion has required repairs; it underwent similar work in early 2025. Both iconic statues were originally unveiled by then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew in 1972 at the mouth of the Singapore River.
There are six Merlion statues scattered across Singapore, with two more located atop Mount Faber and at the STB headquarters near Grange Road. The remaining pair is situated in the Ang Mo Kio heartland.
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