17,300 Punggol units completed so far

As published in The Straits Times
27 Nov 2009 (Friday)

CLOSE to two-thirds of Punggol flats launched in the last decade have been completed so far, as the Government focuses its efforts on building up Singapore's north-east neighbourhood.

There have been 27,000 Punggol flats launched since 1998, out of which 17,300 have been completed.

The updated figures were announced last night by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, at an exhibition showcasing the winning entries of the Punggol Waterfront Housing Design Competition.

HDB Resale Transactions - Nov 09

HDB Resale Transactions - Nov 09

Exhibition @ Punggol 21+ Gallery (26-29 Nov 09)

Punggol Waterfront Housing Design Competition
Exhibition of Winning Entries

HDB had launched the Punggol Waterfront Housing Design Competition in December 2008. As part of the competition, the participating firms were required to work out new master plans complete with new architectural concepts, for the development of the first public housing parcel along the proposed waterway in Punggol.

On 11 Nov 09, Minister for National Development, Mr Mah Bow Tan announced the results of the competition and an exhibition showcasing the five shortlisted entries, including the winning entry, was officially opened. This exhibition will be brought to Punggol town itself on 26 Nov 09, where the opening will be officiated by the Minister for Defence, Mr Teo Chee Hean.

Here are the details of the exhibition:

Date: 26 Nov 09 - 29 Nov 09
Time: 9am - 9pm
Venue: Punggol 21+ Gallery (next to Punggol MRT station)

Admission is free

Punggol Sails

PUNGGOL SAILS
A PROJECT UNDER BUILT-TO-ORDER 2009
CONTRACT : PUNGGOL EAST S2 C8
COMPRISING : 279 UNITS of 3-ROOM FLATS, 218 UNITS of 4-ROOM FLATS & 109 UNITS of -ROOM FLATS

A short walk brings you to the Punggol MRT/LRT station and bus interchange. If you drive, you’ll also be pleased to know that the Tampines Expressway (TPE) and the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) are easily accessible from Punggol Sails.

On the grounds of this development, you will find outdoor facilities, such as fitness stations, a playground and a jogging track. For quieter moments, head to the multi-storey car park’s rooftop garden. There, you will find an idyllic garden deck with timber decks and sitting areas.

Residents are surrounded by lush greenery throughout the development, which is fronted by a grand entrance plaza lined with ornamental plants. Enjoy daily convenience with Punggol Sails’ thoughtful network of sheltered linkways and bridges that connect all blocks to the multi-storey car park.

Distribution of Flats

Housing Development (Contract)	Flat Type	Floor Area (sqm)	Internal Floor Area (sqm)	No. of units	Indicative Price Range ($)
Punggol Sails (Punggol East S2 C8) Standard Flats	3-room	67	65	279	$158,000 - $185,000
	4-room	92 - 95	90-93	218	$249,000 - $305,000
	5-room	112	110	109	$332,000 - $377,000

Note:
1) Floor area refers to the estimated area of the whole apartment, inclusive of the area of the air-conditioner ledge (where applicable).
2) Internal floor area refers to the estimated area of the apartment computed based on the centre line of the apartment wall.
3) The indicative prices do not include the cost of optional components.


More information can be found on HDB's website.

Click through to read more about Punggol Sails:

▪ Online Brochure
▪ General Information
▪ Maps and Floor Plans
▪ Flats on Offer
▪ Estate Model
▪ Steps to Apply
▪ Application Page

The application period for this BTO exercise is from 16 Nov 09 to 30 Nov 09.

Households interested in buying a flat in buying a flat in Punggol Sail scan submit their application online at HDB’s InfoWEB from 16 Nov 09 (Mon) to 30 Nov 2009 (Mon). The administrative fee of $10 is payable by cashcard or credit card (Master Card / Visa). Those without Internet access can visit HDB Hub or any of HDB’s Branch Offices to submit their application via the e-Stations or Internet PCs that are available for use.

Each household can submit only one application and must indicate the flat type (i.e. 2-room or 3-room) that they are applying for.

The Estimated Delivery Possession Date (EDPD) for Punggol Sails is 31 Mar 2014 and 31 May 2014. The EDPD is an estimate of the date that HDB is required under the Agreement for Lease to deliver possession of the flat. Applicants will be informed of the actual Delivery Possession Date during the signing of the Agreement for Lease. The flats may be completed earlier, depending on the progress of construction. Punggol Sails are expected to be completed by 1st Qtr 2013 and 2nd Qtr 2013.


BTO Exhibition now on till 30 Nov 2009
Habitat Forum, BizFour, 3rd Storey, HDB Hub

Opening Hours:
• Mon to Fri - 8am to 5pm
• Sat - 8am to 1pm
• Sun & Public Holidays - Closed

Punggol Ripples

PUNGGOL RIPPLES
A PROJECT UNDER BUILT-TO-ORDER 2009
CONTRACT : PUNGGOL EAST S2 C14
COMPRISING : 130 UNITS of STUDIO FLATS, 157 UNITS of 2-Room FLATS & 185 UNITS of 3-ROOM FLATS

Located at the junction of Punggol Walk and Punggol Field, Punggol Ripples is just next to the proposed Town Centre and close to the Punggol MRT/LRT station. A childcare centre, a Residents’ Committee Centre and some shops are conveniently located within the development.

Punggol Ripples features a signature garden deck built as a tri-level series of terraces which starts from the ground level and ascends upwards to the roof garden atop the 3-storey multi-storey car park. Serving as a strong visual anchor for the development, each terrace provides a lush landscaped area where you can relax and recharge after a hectic day at work.

Distribution of Flats

Housing Development (Contract)	Flat Type	Floor Area (sqm)	Internal Floor Area (sqm)	No. of units	Indicative Price Range ($)
Punggol Ripples (Punggol East S2 C14) Standard Flats	Studio	37	35	56	$65,000 - $73,000
	Studio	47	45	74	$84,000 - $92,000
	2-room	67	65	157	$158,000 - $185,000
	3-room	92 - 95	90 - 93	185	$249,000 - $305,000

Note:
1) Floor area refers to the estimated area of the whole apartment, inclusive of the area of the air-conditioner ledge (where applicable).
2) Internal floor area refers to the estimated area of the apartment computed based on the centre line of the apartment wall.
3) The indicative prices do not include the cost of optional components.


More information can be found on HDB's website.

Click through to read more about Punggol Ripples:

▪ Online Brochure
▪ General Information
▪ Maps and Floor Plans
▪ Flats on Offer
▪ Estate Model
▪ Steps to Apply
▪ Application Page

The application period for this BTO exercise is from 16 Nov 09 to 30 Nov 09.

Households interested in buying a flat in buying a flat in Punggol Ripples can submit their application online at HDB’s InfoWEB from 16 Nov 09 (Mon) to 30 Nov 2009 (Mon). The administrative fee of $10 is payable by cashcard or credit card (Master Card / Visa). Those without Internet access can visit HDB Hub or any of HDB’s Branch Offices to submit their application via the e-Stations or Internet PCs that are available for use.

Each household can submit only one application and must indicate the flat type (i.e. 2-room or 3-room) that they are applying for.

The Estimated Delivery Possession Date (EDPD) for Punggol Ripples is 31 Mar 2014 and 31 May 2014. The EDPD is an estimate of the date that HDB is required under the Agreement for Lease to deliver possession of the flat. Applicants will be informed of the actual Delivery Possession Date during the signing of the Agreement for Lease. The flats may be completed earlier, depending on the progress of construction. Punggol Ripples are expected to be completed by 1st Qtr 2013 and 2nd Qtr 2013.


BTO Exhibition now on till 30 Nov 2009
Habitat Forum, BizFour, 3rd Storey, HDB Hub

Opening Hours:
• Mon to Fri - 8am to 5pm
• Sat - 8am to 1pm
• Sun & Public Holidays - Closed

Two New Build-To-Order Projects in Punggol 21+

HDB presents two new Build-To-Order projects - Punggol Ripples and Punggol Sails.

Located along Punggol Field, both developments are right next to the proposed Town Centre and close to the Punggol MRT/LRT station and bus interchange. Relax and recharge amid verdant landscapes as you enjoy all the exciting developments coming your way in Punggol 21+. More recreation choices are available at the upcoming Punggol Waterway and Punggol Promenade.

Punggol Ripples offers a selection of Studio Apartments, 3-room and 4-room Standard flats while Punggol Sails comes with a range of 3-room, 4-room and 5-room Standard flats. Prices start from $65,000 for a Studio Apartment, $158,000 for a 3-room flat, $249,000 for a 4-room flat and $332,000 for a 5-room flat.

Apply for your desired flat type today. You can choose from flats in either development during selection.

Find out more now! Visit our Build-To-Order Exhibition now on till 30 Nov 2009 at the Habitat Forum*, BizFour 3rd Storey, HDB Hub today.

*Opening Hours: Mon to Fri - 8am to 5pm; Sat - 8am to 1pm; Sun & Public Holidays - Closed

Check out more details and APPLY ONLINE at http://www.hdb.gov.sg/esales

Blood Donation Drive (22 Nov 09)

BLOOD DONATION DRIVE @ Punggol 21 Community Centre

Organised by Punggol 21 CC WEC

22 November 2009, Sunday
10:00am - 4:00pm

Venue : Activity Rooms @ Punggol 21 CC
Blk 172C Edgedale Plains #01-472 Singapore 823172
Tel: 6312-0508

Nearest LRT/MRT: Coral Edge/Punggol
Bus Services No.: 3, 62, 83, 84

Please bring along your NRIC (Passport for non-Singaporean) or donation card.
For donors aged 18 and below, please bring along signed Bloodbank Parental Consent Form.


Resources:
Health Sciences Authority
Singapore Red Cross
Donor Web
Singapore Blood Mobile

Contact Info :
Singapore Red Cross Blood Donor Recruitment Programme - 6220-0183

Give blood. Give life.

Winning Design for Punggol Waterfront Housing Design Competition

Winning Design for First Public Housing Project along Punggol Waterway

Group8asia, an international architectural firm has emerged as the winner of HDB’s Punggol Waterfront Housing Design Competition. In partnership with local design firm Aedas, they will set the benchmark for the first public housing parcel along the Punggol waterway.

Minister for National Development, Mr Mah Bow Tan, announced the winner of the Punggol Waterfront Housing Design Competition at the HDB Awards Ceremony today.

More than 100 firms participated in the competition, half of which were foreign firms from as far as Spain, the Netherlands, Japan and Hong Kong.


Punggol Waterfront Housing Design Competition

The two-stage design competition was launched in December 2008 to generate fresh, innovative and new design ideas for high-rise public housing along the waterway. Participating firms were required to incorporate new sustainable development concepts and features to realise the theme “Green Living by the Waters”.

The first stage required participating firms to propose urban and new architectural concepts for the housing district. The top five firms were then short-listed for Stage Two, where they further developed their design concepts proposed in Stage One into a more thorough and implementable architectural design that included landscaping and other detailing.


Interesting Forms, Livable Concepts

The winning design by group8asia and Aedas stood out from the rest for its sky terrace concepts, with spaces for roof gardens. The design enabled a large proportion of units to enjoy scenic views of the waterway. Other winning attributes include:-

· Resort-like design of the development;
· Functional and workable layout of site;
· Visually pleasant and refreshing housing forms that could be replicated along the waterway.

Singaporeans can look forward to the launch of the award-winning development in mid-2010. Comprising 1,200 units, the development offers residents an eco-friendly housing experience by the waterway. Residents will enjoy resort-style housing, which leverage on the attractions of the waterway and the promenade. It is expected that the project will be constructed and maintained, at a cost comparable to other public housing developments in Singapore – in the spirit of providing quality public housing at affordable prices.


Good Progress in Punggol

The Remaking Our Heartland (ROH) plans for Punggol continues to take shape. The Punggol Waterway will be completed by end-2010. When completed, Singaporeans will be able enjoy many activities along the waterway – from water sports (eg. kayaking) to a leisurely stroll along the promenade of the waterway.


Exhibition

HDB will hold an exhibition on the Punggol Waterfront Housing Design Competition at the HDB Hub from 11 to 22 Nov 09. The exhibition will then move to the Punggol 21+ Gallery (next to Punggol MRT Station) from 26 to 29 Nov 09. The exhibitions will serve to provide updates on the development plans for Punggol and as a platform for public consultation and engagement.


ABOUT THE COMPETITION

HDB organized “Shaping My Punggol” exhibition in May 2008 as part of the overall Remaking Our Heartland Plans for Punggol Town. One of the strategies for Punggol is to introduce more housing choices. On 12 Dec 08, HDB launched the Punggol Waterfront Housing Design Competition for the first public housing parcel along Punggol Waterway. This marked an important milestone in the remaking plans for Punggol to realise its vision of “A Waterfront Town of the 21st Century".


COMPETITION OBJECTIVES

a) To generate fresh, innovative and new design ideas for high-rise public housing along the waterway;
b) To secure the best housing design and concept for the first waterfront parcel; and
c) To introduce new Sustainable Development concepts and features to realise the theme "Green Living by the Waters".


SCOPE OF COMPETITION

The competition was held in two stages:

Stage One

In Stage One, participating firms had to propose a local masterplan, the urban design concepts and new architectural concepts for the Housing District West (total area is approximately 26.6 hectares). Firms had to include the following uses within this housing district: residential, common green, educational institutions, religious sites and petrol station.

Stage 1 of the competition closed on 17 April 09.

Stage Two

5 firms were short-listed to advance to Stage Two, where they were required to form their own multi-disciplinary teams to further develop the design concepts proposed in Stage One into a full architectural design solution. The area to be designed and developed is approximately 4.9 hectares, comprising Parcel A (1.8 hectare), Parcel B (2.7 hectare) and a common green (0.4 hectare).

Stage 2 of the competition closed on 11 Sep 09.


Online Resources:
- HDB Infoweb Press Release
- CNA Reports