By Channel NewsAsia 24/04/2011
SINGAPORE: Residents in Pasir Ris—Punggol can look forward to more lift upgrading and carparks.
These are just some of the projects Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean put forward at the unveiling of the Pasir Ris—Punggol GRC 5—year development plan.
Mr Teo said the plan will focus on five key themes — family, youth, parents, home and community.
Mr Teo also revealed that the Pasir Ris—Punggol GRC and Punggol East single—seat constituency will share one town council, if the PAP candidates are elected in the coming polls.
And Mr Michael Palmer, the PAP candidate for the newly—carved out constituency of Punggol East, will chair the shared town council.
When asked about the contest in Pasir Ris—Punggol GRC for the coming polls, Mr Teo said he had not seen much of the opposition.
He said: "We are working on the premise that we will have a contest. We quite frankly have not seen a lot of the opposition party that says it wants to contest; we have not seen a lot of them. But we do expect contest; we have had contest before in Pasir Ris—Punggol GRC, and we think it is a useful thing to allow our residents to have the opportunity to make a choice."
The Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) had earlier indicated its interest to contest Pasir Ris—Punggol GRC.
— CNA/ir
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tiong Seng wins S$192m contract from HDB
Posted on CNA on 04 April 2011 2258 hrs
SINGAPORE : Mainboard-listed construction group Tiong Seng Holdings has won a S$192 million contract from the Housing and Development Board (HDB) for the construction of Waterway Terraces in Punggol West.
The building contract includes construction of electrical substations, car parks, a mini-market and ancillary shops, an education centre, child care centre, residents' community centre, student care centre, a green rain garden, linkways and related civil engineering works, the company said.
The 1,072-unit Waterway Terraces forms part of HDB's three projects launched in June 2010, and is an award-winning "First Waterfront Housing" project situated along the Punggol Waterway.
The project is designed with eco-friendly features in line with HDB's plans to develop Punggol into an eco-town.
Waterway Terraces has already been conferred the Green Mark (Platinum) Award for its eco features.
Tiong Seng said works on the project will commence in April 2011 and is expected to be completed by September 2014.
- CNA/al
SINGAPORE : Mainboard-listed construction group Tiong Seng Holdings has won a S$192 million contract from the Housing and Development Board (HDB) for the construction of Waterway Terraces in Punggol West.
The building contract includes construction of electrical substations, car parks, a mini-market and ancillary shops, an education centre, child care centre, residents' community centre, student care centre, a green rain garden, linkways and related civil engineering works, the company said.
The 1,072-unit Waterway Terraces forms part of HDB's three projects launched in June 2010, and is an award-winning "First Waterfront Housing" project situated along the Punggol Waterway.
The project is designed with eco-friendly features in line with HDB's plans to develop Punggol into an eco-town.
Waterway Terraces has already been conferred the Green Mark (Platinum) Award for its eco features.
Tiong Seng said works on the project will commence in April 2011 and is expected to be completed by September 2014.
- CNA/al
Friday, April 22, 2011
New CC in Punggol to serve as lifestyle hub
AsiaOne
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
SINGAPORE - A NEW community club (CC) in the district of Punggol 21 will be unveiled this Sunday.
Mr Teo Chee Hean, who is also the Minister for Defence and Adviser to Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC Grassroots Organisations (GROs), together with Adviser to Pasir Ris – Punggol GROs , Ms Penny Low and special guests Dr Ahmad Magad, Dr Janil Puthucheary, Mr Zainal Sapari and Mr Gan Thiam Poh, will officiate the Topping Up Ceremony to mark the last stage of construction for Punggol 21 CC.
The Punggol 21 CC will serve as a ‘Creative Lifestyle Hub’ for residents residing in the area.
The maritime inspired CC will feature wellness facilities such as a fitness centre and a landscaped outdoor gym for the health conscious and a fun and creative environment for children to learn and play through the multitude of courses and activities planned.
There will also be more courses and activities which cater to the lifestyle and needs of the residents of all ages in Punggol.
The CC hopes to offer more common space for residents to come together and create more opportunities for community bonding and interaction.
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
SINGAPORE - A NEW community club (CC) in the district of Punggol 21 will be unveiled this Sunday.
Mr Teo Chee Hean, who is also the Minister for Defence and Adviser to Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC Grassroots Organisations (GROs), together with Adviser to Pasir Ris – Punggol GROs , Ms Penny Low and special guests Dr Ahmad Magad, Dr Janil Puthucheary, Mr Zainal Sapari and Mr Gan Thiam Poh, will officiate the Topping Up Ceremony to mark the last stage of construction for Punggol 21 CC.
The Punggol 21 CC will serve as a ‘Creative Lifestyle Hub’ for residents residing in the area.
The maritime inspired CC will feature wellness facilities such as a fitness centre and a landscaped outdoor gym for the health conscious and a fun and creative environment for children to learn and play through the multitude of courses and activities planned.
There will also be more courses and activities which cater to the lifestyle and needs of the residents of all ages in Punggol.
The CC hopes to offer more common space for residents to come together and create more opportunities for community bonding and interaction.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Idyllic Living Begins at Home
HDB presents four new Build-To-Order projects - Waterway Terraces II at Punggol, Anchorvale Cove at Sengkang, Hougang Parkview at Hougang, and Montreal Ville at Sembawang. Choose from 3,185 units of 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-room flats. This is the largest supply in one BTO launch since 2002.
These four developments are built near breathtaking waterfront views or refreshing parks, and are well-served by comprehensive facilities. Idyllic living begins right in the comforts of your home.
Click www.hdb.gov.sg/esales for details as well as to find out more about the location and number of BTO flats coming your way in the next two months. Check out our mobile-friendly site when you access this link using your mobile phone. You may also choose to download our Mobile@HDB iPhone App.
Apply online for your choice town (Punggol, Sengkang, Hougang or Sembawang) and flat type by 1 May 2011. Application period is one week.
Visit our exhibition* at the HDB Hub, Habitat Forum** (Biz Four, 3rd storey).
* 3D models for the projects will be available for viewing during the selection exercise
** Operating Hours: Mon to Fri - 8am to 5pm; Sat - 8am to 1pm; Sun & Public Holidays - Closed
These four developments are built near breathtaking waterfront views or refreshing parks, and are well-served by comprehensive facilities. Idyllic living begins right in the comforts of your home.
Click www.hdb.gov.sg/esales for details as well as to find out more about the location and number of BTO flats coming your way in the next two months. Check out our mobile-friendly site when you access this link using your mobile phone. You may also choose to download our Mobile@HDB iPhone App.
Apply online for your choice town (Punggol, Sengkang, Hougang or Sembawang) and flat type by 1 May 2011. Application period is one week.
Visit our exhibition* at the HDB Hub, Habitat Forum** (Biz Four, 3rd storey).
* 3D models for the projects will be available for viewing during the selection exercise
** Operating Hours: Mon to Fri - 8am to 5pm; Sat - 8am to 1pm; Sun & Public Holidays - Closed
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
GE: Opposition welcome, say Pasir Ris-Punggol MPs
By Alvina Soh | Posted: 05 March 2011 1448 hrs
SINGAPORE: Two MPs of Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representation Constituency (GRC) have welcomed the possibility of a contest in their wards for the General Election.
Mr Michael Palmer and Mr Charles Chong said they believe the presence of the opposition would inject some excitement.
On the sidelines of a community event, Mr Michael Palmer and Mr Charles Chong were asked about the possibility that the Singapore Justice Party could be fielding Mr Desmond Lim.
Mr Lim has been reported to be interested in the newly-created single-member ward of Punggol East, which is currently part of Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC.
Mr Chong said such a move would be good for residents.
"We welcome him contesting in the GRC. That will give our residents all the opportunities to vote," Mr Chong said.
"Some of the residents in the constituencies had never had a contest. They feel a bit deprived."
Meanwhile, Mr Palmer said he believes the PAP team would benefit from a contest.
"General election can be very dull if you're not contested in a General Election -- and various things happen when you are actually contested," Mr Palmer said.
"You get a sense of the ground, you get a sense of the support you have; whether the work that you have been doing has counted."
Mr Palmer said while he does not underestimate the opponent, he remains quietly confident and would continue to work hard to win.
The MPs made the comments on Saturday after the launch of the Lorong Halus Wetland and riverfront promenade by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean.
Commenting on the wetland, Mr Teo said: "We always think Singapore is a very small island with not much recreational space, so I'm really delighted that we have this wonderful new wetland and a waterside walkway".
National water agency PUB said the wetland, formerly a landfill, will provide opportunities for recreation, research and education.
The project is part of its Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters Programme.
Residents in the north east can also look forward to new facilities for sports and recreation, and even a golf driving range.
Mr Teo said residents can look forward to new facilities, such as Sengkang general hospital and polyclinic.
"It will serve all our residents in this area. And in the future, we'll also look forward to the sports complex and the SAFRA club house coming up as the population builds up," Mr Teo said.
Mr Teo was also asked if the two army generals -- Chan Chun Sing and Tan Chuan-Jin -- who are leaving the Singapore Armed Forces are likely to become PAP candidates.
His reply: "No comment".
-CNA/wk
SINGAPORE: Two MPs of Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representation Constituency (GRC) have welcomed the possibility of a contest in their wards for the General Election.
Mr Michael Palmer and Mr Charles Chong said they believe the presence of the opposition would inject some excitement.
On the sidelines of a community event, Mr Michael Palmer and Mr Charles Chong were asked about the possibility that the Singapore Justice Party could be fielding Mr Desmond Lim.
Mr Lim has been reported to be interested in the newly-created single-member ward of Punggol East, which is currently part of Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC.
Mr Chong said such a move would be good for residents.
"We welcome him contesting in the GRC. That will give our residents all the opportunities to vote," Mr Chong said.
"Some of the residents in the constituencies had never had a contest. They feel a bit deprived."
Meanwhile, Mr Palmer said he believes the PAP team would benefit from a contest.
"General election can be very dull if you're not contested in a General Election -- and various things happen when you are actually contested," Mr Palmer said.
"You get a sense of the ground, you get a sense of the support you have; whether the work that you have been doing has counted."
Mr Palmer said while he does not underestimate the opponent, he remains quietly confident and would continue to work hard to win.
The MPs made the comments on Saturday after the launch of the Lorong Halus Wetland and riverfront promenade by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean.
Commenting on the wetland, Mr Teo said: "We always think Singapore is a very small island with not much recreational space, so I'm really delighted that we have this wonderful new wetland and a waterside walkway".
National water agency PUB said the wetland, formerly a landfill, will provide opportunities for recreation, research and education.
The project is part of its Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters Programme.
Residents in the north east can also look forward to new facilities for sports and recreation, and even a golf driving range.
Mr Teo said residents can look forward to new facilities, such as Sengkang general hospital and polyclinic.
"It will serve all our residents in this area. And in the future, we'll also look forward to the sports complex and the SAFRA club house coming up as the population builds up," Mr Teo said.
Mr Teo was also asked if the two army generals -- Chan Chun Sing and Tan Chuan-Jin -- who are leaving the Singapore Armed Forces are likely to become PAP candidates.
His reply: "No comment".
-CNA/wk
Sunday, March 06, 2011
New Sengkang hospital by 2020
From iTODAY:New Sengkang hospital by 2020
Neo Chai Chin
Mar 5, 2011
SINGAPORE - Residents in the fast-growing Sengkang and Punggol areas will be served by a new hospital and an additional polyclinic.
Opening in 2020, the Sengkang hospital - which will likely have between 500 and 600 beds - will be the third new hospital to be up-and-running in a decade, following the opening of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital last year and the scheduled opening of the Jurong Hospital in 2014.
On Friday, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan announced substantial investments in the healthcare infrastructure, including a S$50-million upgrade of polyclinics at Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Geylang, Tampines and Yishun over the next five years. A new polyclinic will also be built in Punggol.
On the new hospital in Sengkang - which will have a community hospital adjoining it - Mr Khaw said he has tasked SingHealth to assemble a "young outstanding team" to take charge of the project and will "challenge them" to build a better hospital than Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and the one in Jurong, "measured from the patients' point of view".
The new hospital will be located beside Cheng Lim LRT Station and within walking distance of Sengkang MRT Station.
With this addition to the healthcare landscape, a hospital will be within 30 minutes of every patient, said Mr Khaw.
Mr Khaw added that eight polyclinics have already been upgraded in the past five years and, while waiting time remains a problem for walk-in cases without appointments, it is now "manageable" for those with appointments.
The upgraded polyclinics are now paperless and have multi-disciplinary teams. They are also piloting tele-ophthalmology for patients with eye disease, helping to cut unnecessary referrals to a hospital ophthalmologist, said Mr Khaw.
The Health Minister also revealed that the 700-bed Jurong general hospital will be renamed the Ng Teng Fong Hospital, after the family of the late property mogul and founding chairman of Far East Organization donated S$125 million to the institution.
In a statement on Friday, the late tycoon's son, Mr Philip Ng, who is also the company's chief executive, said: "This gift serves to give back to the Singapore community as well as to leave a lasting memory of him ... We're certain that this development will bring quality healthcare closer to the community and help develop medical capabilities for future generations."
The donation will be used to set up the JurongHealth Fund for needy patients and for research, staff education and facility enhancements, said JurongHealth chief executive Foo Hee Jug.
Neo Chai Chin
Mar 5, 2011
SINGAPORE - Residents in the fast-growing Sengkang and Punggol areas will be served by a new hospital and an additional polyclinic.
Opening in 2020, the Sengkang hospital - which will likely have between 500 and 600 beds - will be the third new hospital to be up-and-running in a decade, following the opening of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital last year and the scheduled opening of the Jurong Hospital in 2014.
On Friday, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan announced substantial investments in the healthcare infrastructure, including a S$50-million upgrade of polyclinics at Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Geylang, Tampines and Yishun over the next five years. A new polyclinic will also be built in Punggol.
On the new hospital in Sengkang - which will have a community hospital adjoining it - Mr Khaw said he has tasked SingHealth to assemble a "young outstanding team" to take charge of the project and will "challenge them" to build a better hospital than Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and the one in Jurong, "measured from the patients' point of view".
The new hospital will be located beside Cheng Lim LRT Station and within walking distance of Sengkang MRT Station.
With this addition to the healthcare landscape, a hospital will be within 30 minutes of every patient, said Mr Khaw.
Mr Khaw added that eight polyclinics have already been upgraded in the past five years and, while waiting time remains a problem for walk-in cases without appointments, it is now "manageable" for those with appointments.
The upgraded polyclinics are now paperless and have multi-disciplinary teams. They are also piloting tele-ophthalmology for patients with eye disease, helping to cut unnecessary referrals to a hospital ophthalmologist, said Mr Khaw.
The Health Minister also revealed that the 700-bed Jurong general hospital will be renamed the Ng Teng Fong Hospital, after the family of the late property mogul and founding chairman of Far East Organization donated S$125 million to the institution.
In a statement on Friday, the late tycoon's son, Mr Philip Ng, who is also the company's chief executive, said: "This gift serves to give back to the Singapore community as well as to leave a lasting memory of him ... We're certain that this development will bring quality healthcare closer to the community and help develop medical capabilities for future generations."
The donation will be used to set up the JurongHealth Fund for needy patients and for research, staff education and facility enhancements, said JurongHealth chief executive Foo Hee Jug.
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