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A noteworthy focus is the former View Road hospital, built in 1941, with its strategic importance during the Japanese occupation. Using lidar scans—light detection and ranging technology—researchers unveiled intricate details of the entire site, including hidden rooms and structural modifications. These scans suggest parts of the building might have been constructed or altered during the Japanese occupation, potentially serving as military headquarters.

Nearby, the modern Singapore Naval Base, once a vast military infrastructure during the British colonial era, was also a target for Japanese acquisition. Its strategic position allowed control over regional waters, and from vantage points like watchtowers, the Japanese could monitor the entire coastline—underscoring their strategic planning.