challenges identified 1.isolated location of excavated bastion of fort within katong park

CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED

1. Isolated location of excavated bastion of Fort within Katong Park

Given that Fort Tanjong Katong is on the verge of being disregarded by the public, how might we publicize its existence and promote its significance through tangible means, such that this valuable historical site will be more widely-known, especially among the Katong community, and will hopefully receive continued protection in the year 2008 and beyond?

UNDERLYING PROBLEM

IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF ACTION

Phase 1: Preliminary Research (April – Sept ‘08)

• Determined extent of problem• Conducted survey with residents in Katong area on their

knowledge of Fort Tanjong Katong

• Conducted research on Fort Tanjong Katong’s historical background, recent news pertaining to it

IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF ACTION

Phase 1: Preliminary Research (April – Sept ‘08)

• Conducted site survey at Katong Park

• Interviewed Ms. Ang Chiean Hong, NParks Head (Bishan-Punggol), and Mr. Oh, Manager

Our group at Katong Park

IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF ACTION

Phase 2: Establishing Partnerships (May – Sept ‘08)

• Established Partnerships with:

• Mr Lim Biow Chuan, MP for Marine Parade GRC• Mr Lim Chen Sian, Chief Archaeologist, 2004 excavation

IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF ACTION

Phase 3: Community Outreach: Set up a Website (Sept ‘08 – Apr ‘09)

• Website (http://savethefort.wordpress.com)-Reach out to wider (online) community- Chronicle project’s progress- Provide updates on any new happenings

IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF ACTION