As published in CNA
18 Jul 2011
SINGAPORE: Residents at Punggol North celebrated racial and religious harmony with a street parade at Punggol Field.
Part of the Punggol Field road was closed on Sunday as residents brought celebrations to the streets.
This annual street parade allows residents from different races to learn more about different cultures and beliefs.
This year, some 3,300 people came together to put up a mass Cha Cha dance item in attempt to break a Guinness World Record.
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, who is the MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, outlined several upcoming developments in Punggol for the residents to enjoy - including Punggol Waterway and Punggol Promenade.
But he said beyond physical facilities, the most important thing is to build a community spirit and have the residents feel that Punggol is home.
Video: Punggol North residents celebrate racial and religious harmony
-CNA/ac
Monday, July 18, 2011
Monday, July 04, 2011
Two new reservoirs help boost Singapore's water supply
AsiaOne
Sun, Jul 03, 2011
PUB announced today that they increase the water catchment areas from half to two-thirds of Singapore, together with the Marina Reservoir.
The milestone achievement was celebrated in a ceremony officiated by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Balakrishnan said that Singapore is "well on our way to self-sufficiency" with imported water from Johor, NEWater, and desalinated water providing Singapore with a sustainable water supply.
Created by the damming of Sungei Punggol and Sungei Serangoon, the Punggol and Serangoon Reservoirs will collect rainwater from estates and areas within Punggol and Sengkang, and parts of Hougang and Ang Mo Kio.
This is in line with PUB's strategy to create estuarine reservoirs by damming the major rivers to collect and store as much of the 2400mm of rain that it gets annually.
The Minister also urged Singaporeans to play our part to make sure the reservoirs stays clean. He said: "As we look forward to these new developments, it is important to note that we need community support and community participation because we need to keep our areas clean. If you just stopped to think about it, every drop of rain that falls on the ground or lands in our drains, ends up in a reservoir and ultimately in our drinking cups. And that requires all of us to play our part to make sure it stays clean and safe."
Waterfront living in the heartlands
Besides enhancing water supply, residents of Punggol and Serangoon can look forward to waterfront living in the heartlands with a myriad of attractive and lifestyle choices lined up along the banks.
Envisioned as a ‘waterfront town of the 21st century’, Punggol Town will soon become a commercial and social hub, with a 4.2-km waterway that connects both reservoirs running through the estate and town centre.
Located right in the midst of Punggol Reservoir, the ABC Waters project - Sengkang Floating Wetland – links the Anchorvale Community Club to the Sengkang Riverside Park via a bridge on one side, and a boardwalk skimming the water surface on the other. While helping to keep the water clean by natural processes, the wetland also provides a habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife, enhancing the biodiversity there.
Lorong Halus Wetland along Serangoon Reservoir collects and treats water passing through the former landfill, preventing it from flowing into the reservoir. This helps safeguard the quality of water in Serangoon Reservoir.
Like the Sengkang Floating Wetland, the Lorong Halus Wetland is developing into a natural habitat for wildlife over time. Members of the public can also go on the nature trails to learn more about wetland, the plants, and various wildlife that thrive there.
Dr Balakrishnan said: "Punggol Town will also serve as a 'living laboratory' to test bed new ideas and technologies in sustainable development.
"Work on the first Eco-Precinct, named the Treelodge@Punggol, is already underway, with eco-friendly features such as the collection of rainwater to wash common areas and rooftop greening."
Sun, Jul 03, 2011
PUB announced today that they increase the water catchment areas from half to two-thirds of Singapore, together with the Marina Reservoir.
The milestone achievement was celebrated in a ceremony officiated by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Balakrishnan said that Singapore is "well on our way to self-sufficiency" with imported water from Johor, NEWater, and desalinated water providing Singapore with a sustainable water supply.
Created by the damming of Sungei Punggol and Sungei Serangoon, the Punggol and Serangoon Reservoirs will collect rainwater from estates and areas within Punggol and Sengkang, and parts of Hougang and Ang Mo Kio.
This is in line with PUB's strategy to create estuarine reservoirs by damming the major rivers to collect and store as much of the 2400mm of rain that it gets annually.
The Minister also urged Singaporeans to play our part to make sure the reservoirs stays clean. He said: "As we look forward to these new developments, it is important to note that we need community support and community participation because we need to keep our areas clean. If you just stopped to think about it, every drop of rain that falls on the ground or lands in our drains, ends up in a reservoir and ultimately in our drinking cups. And that requires all of us to play our part to make sure it stays clean and safe."
Waterfront living in the heartlands
Besides enhancing water supply, residents of Punggol and Serangoon can look forward to waterfront living in the heartlands with a myriad of attractive and lifestyle choices lined up along the banks.
Envisioned as a ‘waterfront town of the 21st century’, Punggol Town will soon become a commercial and social hub, with a 4.2-km waterway that connects both reservoirs running through the estate and town centre.
Located right in the midst of Punggol Reservoir, the ABC Waters project - Sengkang Floating Wetland – links the Anchorvale Community Club to the Sengkang Riverside Park via a bridge on one side, and a boardwalk skimming the water surface on the other. While helping to keep the water clean by natural processes, the wetland also provides a habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife, enhancing the biodiversity there.
Lorong Halus Wetland along Serangoon Reservoir collects and treats water passing through the former landfill, preventing it from flowing into the reservoir. This helps safeguard the quality of water in Serangoon Reservoir.
Like the Sengkang Floating Wetland, the Lorong Halus Wetland is developing into a natural habitat for wildlife over time. Members of the public can also go on the nature trails to learn more about wetland, the plants, and various wildlife that thrive there.
Dr Balakrishnan said: "Punggol Town will also serve as a 'living laboratory' to test bed new ideas and technologies in sustainable development.
"Work on the first Eco-Precinct, named the Treelodge@Punggol, is already underway, with eco-friendly features such as the collection of rainwater to wash common areas and rooftop greening."
Friday, July 01, 2011
HDB to launch tender for Punggol Field Walk residential site
As published in CNA online
By Jonathan Peeris | Posted: 28 June 2011
SINGAPORE : The Housing and Development Board (HDB) will launch the tender for a residential site at Punggol Field Walk on Wednesday.
Slated for condominium development, the site can potentially yield 550 dwelling units.
It's being released for tender under the Confirmed List of the First Half 2011 Government Land Sales Programme.
Located near Sungei Serangoon, residents will enjoy convenient access within Punggol and around Singapore via the Coral Edge LRT Station which is next to the site.
The land parcel has a site area of over 14,000 square metres, with a maximum gross floor area of over 48,000 square metres.
The site has a lease term of 99 years and the tender will close at 12 noon on September 1.
In a statement, HDB cautions potential residential property buyers to bear in mind the strong supply in the pipeline when making their purchasing decisions.
As of the first quarter, 68,890 private residential units are in the pipeline, comprising supply from projects that were already under construction and those that had been granted planning approval but were not under construction yet.
And 34,270 of these were still unsold as at the end of Q1.
In addition to the supply of private residential units, there are also 4,220 executive condominium (EC) units in the pipeline as at the first quarter.
- CNA /ls
By Jonathan Peeris | Posted: 28 June 2011
SINGAPORE : The Housing and Development Board (HDB) will launch the tender for a residential site at Punggol Field Walk on Wednesday.
Slated for condominium development, the site can potentially yield 550 dwelling units.
It's being released for tender under the Confirmed List of the First Half 2011 Government Land Sales Programme.
Located near Sungei Serangoon, residents will enjoy convenient access within Punggol and around Singapore via the Coral Edge LRT Station which is next to the site.
The land parcel has a site area of over 14,000 square metres, with a maximum gross floor area of over 48,000 square metres.
The site has a lease term of 99 years and the tender will close at 12 noon on September 1.
In a statement, HDB cautions potential residential property buyers to bear in mind the strong supply in the pipeline when making their purchasing decisions.
As of the first quarter, 68,890 private residential units are in the pipeline, comprising supply from projects that were already under construction and those that had been granted planning approval but were not under construction yet.
And 34,270 of these were still unsold as at the end of Q1.
In addition to the supply of private residential units, there are also 4,220 executive condominium (EC) units in the pipeline as at the first quarter.
- CNA /ls
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