Merlion statue to be covered in scaffolding & undergo cleaning on Dec. 4, 2024

The main Merlion statue at the Merlion Park will be undergoing cleaning and maintenance works on Dec. 4, 2024, the Singapore Tourism Board said in a Nov. 4 advisory.

The statue will be covered in scaffolding and will not be available for photo-taking while these works are in progress.

The public is welcome to take photos with the nearby Merlion cub statue at the Merlion Park, STB said.

STB added: "We seek the public’s understanding as the works and barricades may cause some inconvenience during this period."

Periodic cleaning

The Merlion statue undergoes maintenance and cleaning periodically, sometimes for up to 12 weeks.

Visitors to the park for photo-taking opportunities have encountered a covered up statue instead.

However, disappointed tourists do make do with the Merlion cub.

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