Foodpanda Robot Delivery in Punggol

Food delivery firm Foodpanda is conducting a pilot of autonomous food delivery services within the Punggol neighbourhood over the next few months. 

They said that it has plans to expand the service islandwide once the trials are completed in November this year.

Foodpanda said that the food delivery robots would help meet the demand for safer delivery options during the Covid-19 pandemic.

These vehicles from Chinese start-up Neolix, which are white and can hold up to 100 bento boxes, will also serve as mobile convenience stores during off-peak hour

In its press release, it said that it was also tapping existing autonomous delivery robots designed by technology provider Otsaw. These robots are already being used to serve Punggol residents.

The two robots named Camello are part of a year-long trial by the Infocomm Media Development Authority. 

Residents of seven Housing and Development Board (HDB) blocks in Punggol’s Waterway Woodcress estate have been receiving groceries and parcels from the robots since March.  

From August to October, the two Camellos will be recruited by Foodpanda to deliver food and groceries from Oasis Terraces mall in Punggol to residents in the seven blocks and residents living in three other blocks nearby.

Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/foodpanda-use-robots-deliver-food-nus-ntu-and-punggol

Punggol's Next Phase

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Punggol Creative Cluster and Learning Corridor

The Creative Cluster, set aside for innovative new industries, will enjoy physical and programmatic links with the neighbouring Learning Corridor, safeguarded for a tertiary institution. The Creative Cluster and Learning Corridor are planned to include green links to the waterfront, as well as public spaces for the larger community to gather and enjoy the area, providing an attractive work, learn and play environment. Old Punggol Road, which runs through the Punggol Downtown area, will be retained as a heritage green that capitalises on the area’s unique topography. Along the waterfront, an active and lively Market Village will be planned with retail, dining and leisure options for workers, residents and students to relax and unwind.


All master plan information from URA website

New bus service starts operation

There's a new bus service looping around the estate!  Under the government's Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BESP), Bus Service 386 has commenced operations on 17 August 2014, Sunday.  Enjoy the added convenience. :)

New Safra Club in Punggol

Safra Punggol model

SINGAPORE: National Servicemen and their families will soon have better and more facilities for recreation, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean announced on Wednesday (June 18).

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new SAFRA club in Punggol, Mr Teo detailed plans for the club, which will be ready by early 2016.

The five-storey waterfront club, built at a cost of S$57 million, will offer gym, cycling and inline-skating facilities, restaurants, a bowling centre, spa and karaoke room. To cater to NSmen with children, the club will also house Singapore’s first indoor water playground and the island’s largest NurtureStars childcare centre.

Mr Teo also revealed plans for another SAFRA club to be built in the north-western part of Singapore, bringing the total number of SAFRA clubs to seven. There are also plans to enhance SAFRA Mount Faber by 2016, and to redevelop SAFRA Tampines by 2018, he said.

A new Home Team NS club in Tampines will also be built by 2016, while the upgrading of the existing Home Team NS clubs in Balestier, Chinatown and Bukit Batok will be completed in August this year, Mr Teo said.

- CNA/cy

Singapore's first indoor water playground

NurtureStars Childcare Centre

Artist's impression of the Club

 

World Cup 2014 - Live Screening at Punggol CC

FIFA World Cup fans could make their way down to Punggol CC to catch their favourite matches from 13 June onwards!  The multi purpose hall will be opened from 11pm for the live screening.  Comes equipped with cushy bean bags.  Check out the schedule below.

 

 

Punggol Baby Show (25 May 2014)

Punggol North Family Life Champion (FLC) has been working hard to bring you exciting events for our Baby Show event. Some of the highlights includes Parenting Talk for our Baby Show participants and Health Promotion Board, Singapore 1 Million Kg Challenge. Registration for the Baby Show has been extended to 23 May 2014. Residents can register at Punggol 21 CC or call 63120508 to enquire.