to help commuters. With a depth of , the station has three levels, two of which contain island platforms. The station has one of the MRT system's longest escalators at . City Hall is one of the first nine underground MRT stations designated as a Civil Defence (CD) shelter. As a CD shelter, the station has to be structurally reinforced against bomb attacks with layers of earth-backed, air-backed and airtight walls and slabs. A mural by Simon Wong is displayed at this station as part of the MRTC's S$2 million (US$ million in ) commission of artworks at six MRT stations along the NSL. The mural, depicting government buildings in the area, reflects the station's themes of governance, justice and administration. The station has four entrances. Located in the Singapore Civic District, the station is underneath Stamford Road near the junction with North Bridge Road. Surrounding the station are cultural landmarks such as City Hall, Peranakan Museum, The Padang, St Andrew's Cathedral, National Gallery Singapore, Old Supreme Court Building, Supreme Court of Singapore, Parliament House and The Cenotaph. Nearby commercial and retail developments include Marina Square, One Raffles Link, Raffles City and Suntec City. The station is within walking distance of the Esplanade and Bras Basah stations on the Circle line. Notes and references Footnotes References Bibliography External links Changi Airport to City Hall MRT station route 1987 establishments in Singapore Downtown Core (Singapore) Railway stations opened in 1987 Railway stations with vitreous enamel panels Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore) stations