Historic ITE Campus to Be Demolished

SINGAPORE – Change is on the horizon as the former ITE headquarters and ITE Dover campus, located at Dover Drive, are slated for demolition by the Housing and Development Board (HDB). This move is part of a larger initiative to breathe new life into the area by transforming it into a bustling housing development.

A New Housing Neighborhood Takes Shape

Approved by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on August 14, the demolition involves the two sites – the ITE HQ at 10 Dover Drive, active from 1995 to 2012, and the ITE Dover campus at 20 Dover Drive, which served until its closure in 2010. These sites cover 5.9 hectares and are set to yield a prime 3.8-hectare housing plot for new residential units.

According to the URA's Draft Master Plan 2025, this neighborhood will not only reshape the skyline but is also projected to accommodate approximately 1,300 new flats, contributing significantly to Singapore's housing needs amidst rapid urban expansion.

Future Developments and Local Amenities

With the master plan guiding development in Singapore for the next decade, the HDB has announced that demolition works are anticipated to start in the first half of 2026. This transformation is part of the upcoming Dover-Medway neighborhood, which will see the first phase hosting around 6,000 homes, both public and private. Plans indicate that a 1.35-hectare site in Dover Road may go on sale by November, promising even more residential units.

Experts point to the potential for new private homes and commercial spaces nearby, as this area becomes increasingly attractive to families and individuals alike.

Education Takes the Stage: A Look Back

The sites at Dover Drive have a rich educational history. Following the departure of ITE, the 20 Dover Drive campus was repurposed, first serving as a holding site for the Singapore University of Technology and Design and later accommodating the Singapore Institute of Technology until May 2025.

Sculptural Legacy: What Happens Next?

One notable feature left behind is the impressive Root 2 sculpture, a remarkable 5,000 kg stainless steel piece crafted by local artist Robert Min Chen. Standing 8.2 meters in diameter, this artwork symbolizes the artistic spirit of the ITE era. Although there were considerations to relocate the sculpture to a more prominent location, the high costs rendered the move unfeasible.

As demolition looms, questions about the future of Root 2 linger. ITE and government agencies have remained tight-lipped about the sculpture’s fate.

A Neighborhood of Promise

With its proximity to the well-regarded Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) and the one-north MRT station, the area is poised for an influx of families seeking high-value homes. As development progresses, local real estate specialists note that new Build-To-Order projects will likely offer prime flats, making them highly sought-after.

As we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, this transformational journey promises to reshape not just the landscape of Dover, but also the lives of its future residents.