Island Concrete is part of Hong Leong Asia and is among Singapore's most established and trusted ready-mixed concrete provider. It has become a leader in the building sector known for the product quality, timely delivery and the scale to supply even the largest of projects.
Riding On
Economic
Growth As
Island Concrete
Celebrates
55 Years
Established 55 years ago, Island Concrete (ICPL), a subsidiary of Hong Leong Asia, is one of Singapore’s pioneer ready-mixed concrete suppliers. The company has grown along with the nation, playing a vital role in shaping its built landscape. Apart from contributing to iconic landmarks such as Changi Airport Terminal 1 and Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort, ICPL has also helped build the nation’s infrastructure and many dream homes for residents.
Era of urban modernisation in modern Singapore
Singapore's independence in 1965 marked a period of new ambition in urban planning, that saw a shift from a rural landscape to the planned city-state it is today. It was during this time that the Singapore Government came up with the 1971 Concept Plan to guide infrastructure development and address housing and social needs.
As a first-mover advantage, Island Concrete Private Limited (ICPL) was established on 7 May 1970 and became one of Singapore’s pioneering ready-mix concrete suppliers.
Images of ICPL’s regular 5 cubic metre concrete mixer trucks in the 1980s.
Today, ICPL’s has upgraded its fleet to 12 cubic metre capacity that allows site casting to be completed much faster with shorter waiting times. This results in earlier delivery of construction projects.
Hong Leong Holdings Limited (HLHL) was among the major shareholders at that time. Among ICPL’s first directors was the late founder of Hong Leong Group Kwek Hong Png, and HLHL’s Managing Director Mr Quek Leng Chye.
ICPL became a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Leong Asia (HLA) under its Building Materials Group (BMG) on 28 September 2009.
Some notable projects and iconic landmarks
Island Concrete’s (ICPL) first commercial project was Tanglin Shopping Centre which was completed in 1972. Previously owned by City Developments Limited, the building is now sold and undergoing demolition.
Opened in 1972, Tanglin Shopping Centre was one of Orchard Road’s earliest retail landmarks. Until its closure and demolition in 2024, it had witnessed the development and progress of Singapore’s most famous shopping belt for more than 50 years. (Credit: Remember Singapore)
Construction works at Teck Ghee Station, a MRT station along the Cross Island Line which is one of Singapore’s largest MRT projects.
Known for its high-quality concrete and reliable supply chain, ICPL is a preferred supplier for large-scale infrastructure projects like Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit System (MRT). ICPL’s concrete is used in the construction of MRT stations, tunnels, and other related infrastructure.
More notably, ICPL has been involved in supplying concrete for the Cross Island Line (CRL), which is a high-capacity MRT line currently under development in Singapore, and one of the country’s largest MRT projects. Upon completion around 2040s, the 58-kilometre line will be the longest line on the MRT network, serving about 27 stations, according to the Land Transport Authority.
ICPL helped build Singapore’s Changi Airport Terminal 1. Photo circa 1980s. (Credit: National Heritage Board)
ICPL supplied 1.2 million cubic metres of ready mixed concrete for the construction of the iconic Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort. The hotel and casino opened in 2010.
ICPL was also involved in several iconic landmarks such as Terminal 1 at Singapore Changi Airport (opened in 1981), and Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort (MBS) which opened in 2010. About 1.2 million cubic metre of ready-mix concrete was supplied to build MBS.
Today, the ICPL team continues to manufacture and deliver quality concrete products, supported by a network of 13 fully computerised wet-batching plants and a fleet of over 250 concrete mixer trucks for the built environment locally.
As part of the 55th anniversary celebrations, the HLA management team visited batching plant locations across Singapore to hand out gift packs to the 550-strong team.
Pictured here are some happy workers with (L-R) Chief Executive Officer Mr Stephen Ho, Executive Director Ms Kwek Pei Xuan, and BMG Chief Operating Officer Mr Simon Loh.
Mr Loh is seen here briefing visitors at ICPL’s Command Centre in Sungei Kadut.
Its portfolio of iconic projects continues to pepper Singapore’s skyline, including commercial and residential buildings such as People's Park Complex, CapitaSky (formerly CPF Building), Marina One, One Shenton, and many more.
