After some alterations to his original plans, Raffles decided in 1822 that the commercial center of his new port should be located on the south bank of the Singapore River, close to the river's mouth.
Dengan beberapa perubahan terhadap rencana aslinya, Raffles memutuskan pada tahun 1822 bahwa pusat perdagangan yang baru akan dibangun di bantaran selatan Sungai Singapura, dekat mulut sungai.