The station was initially named St Andrew's before the construction of the station. It was later renamed to City Hall for historical reasons in 1982. Contract 107B for the construction of City Hall station was awarded to Nishimatsu-Lum Chang Joint Venture at a contract sum of in May 1984. A launching ceremony for the construction of the station was held on 7 September 1984. Largely a Christian ceremony, the gathering prayed for the safety of the construction workers, the successful completion of the station, the safety of the Cathedral and blessings for those using the station.