In the early 1980's Singapore still had three Dragon Kilns, Sam Mui Kwang, Thow Kwang and Guan Huat. The latter two remain today, while the former gave way to urbanization.

In 2001, this Dragon Kiln was saved through a joint effort. The Singapore Tourism Board financed and project-managed the restoration of the kiln and roof, the then Ministry of Information & the Arts secured the title deed, and URA gave approval for the site as a pottery park-cum-arts education centre. Other participants were National Heritage Board, the then Land Office, and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

In 2004, Focus Ceramic Services won the tender to run the kiln as a pottery arts centre.

The committee would like to put on record our grateful thanks to all the organizations and individuals who helped to save this Dragon Kiln and site.

“Once gone, lost forever”.

Mrs Pamelia Lee
Chairperson
Dragon Kiln Committee 2000