Handy Road, Singapore (1 August 2017)
Handy Road is a street located in the
Orchard Road area of Singapore. Orchard Road is a well-known shopping district, known for its malls and high-end retail shops, and Handy Road is located in the heart of this shopping area. The street is home to several luxury condominiums and apartments, making it a popular place to live for those who want to be in the center of the city's shopping and entertainment district.
Handy Road connects to the intersection with Orchard Road,
Bras Basah Road and
Penang Road. It also branches to
Oldham Lane. According to
Singapore Street Names, it was named after Dr. J.M. Handy, a Ceylonese doctor, whose son, also Dr Handy, owned St. Mary's Dispensary.
Sights along Handy Road
Handy Road Singapore (Mar 2022)
References
- Singapore Street Names - A Study of Toponymics by Victor R Savage and Brenda S.A. Yeoh (2013), ISBN 978-981-4408-35-6