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
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Breakfast with Edgefield Primary's Principal for Potential P1 Parents (08 Jul 2011)
Dear Parents,
Would you like to find out more about Edgefield Primary School?
Come join our Principal, Mr Willy Tan, for a breakfast session and he'll be more than glad to feed your inquisitive minds.
Date: Friday, 8th July 2011 (7.45am to 9.45am)
Venue: Edgefield Primary School Resource room (Level 1)
Seats are limited so please register your interest via our website: http://www.edgefieldpri.moe.edu.sg/
Looking forward to your participation and hope to see you soon.
Thanks & Regards,
Parent Support Group
Edgefield Primary
Would you like to find out more about Edgefield Primary School?
Come join our Principal, Mr Willy Tan, for a breakfast session and he'll be more than glad to feed your inquisitive minds.
Date: Friday, 8th July 2011 (7.45am to 9.45am)
Venue: Edgefield Primary School Resource room (Level 1)
Seats are limited so please register your interest via our website: http://www.edgefieldpri.moe.edu.sg/
Looking forward to your participation and hope to see you soon.
Thanks & Regards,
Parent Support Group
Edgefield Primary
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Largest-ever BTO launch
As published in CNA
27 May 2011
SINGAPORE: The HDB is offering homebuyers close to 4,000 new flats in six Build-to-Order (BTO) projects launched on Friday - the largest supply of BTO flats in a single launch.
It surpasses the 3,185 BTO flats offered last month.
The BTO projects launched on Friday are at Costa Ris and Golden Lily in Pasir Ris, Punggol Parcvista, Tampines GreenLeaf, Tampines GreenWood, and Woodlands Peak.
At least 95 per cent of the public flat supply will be set aside for first-time buyers.
HDB said Friday's launch offers flats in various locations and sizes to meet the different needs of home-seekers - low-income families, those aspiring for something better, and the elderly.
Prices range from S$76,000 for a studio apartment and from S$335,000 for a 5-room unit.
First-time buyers can take advantage of various housing grants to reduce the cost of owning a new BTO flat.
For instance, households earning up to S$5,000 per month can apply for the Additional CPF Housing Grant (AHG) worth up to S$40,000, which can be used to offset the initial downpayment.
Over and above the AHG, first-timer families earning between S$1,501 and S$2,250 monthly can also apply for the Special CPF Housing Grant (SHG) if they choose to buy a 3-room standard flat in Punggol Parcvista and Woodlands Peak.
With Friday's launch, HDB has released about 12,000 BTO flats in the first five months of 2011. This is more than half of HDB's earlier target of launching 22,000 flats for 2011.
In view of strong demand, HDB is ramping up its flat supply by a further 3,000 flats for this year.
This increases the full-year's BTO supply for 2011 by about 15 per cent, to 25,000 units. This is more than the number of units in Clementi town today.
HDB had announced earlier that 22,000 new BTO flats will be launched this year. All of these will now be launched by September 2011 instead of by the end of the year.
The BTO supply will be supplemented by housing units offered under the Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) and the Executive Condominium (EC) Housing Scheme.
For 2011, land sites for 4,000 DBSS flats and 4,000 EC units are scheduled for sale.
Commenting on the BTO launch, PropNex corporate communications manager Mr Adam Tan said: "The government has certainly responded to the public's demand for affordable housing, especially for first-time buyers. This is especially so, given that at least 95% of the units, or 3,759 flats, will be set aside for these first-timers."
He noted that Cash Over Valuation or COV prices are bottoming out at around $21,000 "and many first-time buyers will still be priced out of the resale market". Therefore, there will be relief among this group from the bumper crop of BTO flats.
Mr Tan also said the government is heeding the demand from first-time buyers who are asking for more BTO flats in a greater variety of areas. He noted that the six BTO projects are spread out over four estates, namely Punggol , Pasir Ris, Tampines and Woodlands, giving first-time buyers plenty of choices in relatively popular neighbourhoods.
Mr Tan said the projects should see a huge take-up rate from potential buyers as they are in estates which are rather well-developed.
They are also going at prices around 14% to 35% cheaper than similar resale flats in their areas, based on the transactions conducted in the first three months of this year.
"The 3-room flats in Tampines GreenLeaf and Tampines GreenWood, for example, are a whopping 35% cheaper than resale flats in that town," revealed Mr Tan, "and should therefore be very popular with the first-time buyers with a tight budget. For the reason of cost-effective pricing, the flats in Punggol Parcvista and Woodlands Peak should also see high subscription rates, having prices between 25% and 30% cheaper than similar flats in the vicinity."
Propnex also described as bold the move by HDB to offer 15 per cent more BTO flats this year than planned.
- CNA/ir
27 May 2011
SINGAPORE: The HDB is offering homebuyers close to 4,000 new flats in six Build-to-Order (BTO) projects launched on Friday - the largest supply of BTO flats in a single launch.
It surpasses the 3,185 BTO flats offered last month.
The BTO projects launched on Friday are at Costa Ris and Golden Lily in Pasir Ris, Punggol Parcvista, Tampines GreenLeaf, Tampines GreenWood, and Woodlands Peak.
At least 95 per cent of the public flat supply will be set aside for first-time buyers.
HDB said Friday's launch offers flats in various locations and sizes to meet the different needs of home-seekers - low-income families, those aspiring for something better, and the elderly.
Prices range from S$76,000 for a studio apartment and from S$335,000 for a 5-room unit.
First-time buyers can take advantage of various housing grants to reduce the cost of owning a new BTO flat.
For instance, households earning up to S$5,000 per month can apply for the Additional CPF Housing Grant (AHG) worth up to S$40,000, which can be used to offset the initial downpayment.
Over and above the AHG, first-timer families earning between S$1,501 and S$2,250 monthly can also apply for the Special CPF Housing Grant (SHG) if they choose to buy a 3-room standard flat in Punggol Parcvista and Woodlands Peak.
With Friday's launch, HDB has released about 12,000 BTO flats in the first five months of 2011. This is more than half of HDB's earlier target of launching 22,000 flats for 2011.
In view of strong demand, HDB is ramping up its flat supply by a further 3,000 flats for this year.
This increases the full-year's BTO supply for 2011 by about 15 per cent, to 25,000 units. This is more than the number of units in Clementi town today.
HDB had announced earlier that 22,000 new BTO flats will be launched this year. All of these will now be launched by September 2011 instead of by the end of the year.
The BTO supply will be supplemented by housing units offered under the Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) and the Executive Condominium (EC) Housing Scheme.
For 2011, land sites for 4,000 DBSS flats and 4,000 EC units are scheduled for sale.
Commenting on the BTO launch, PropNex corporate communications manager Mr Adam Tan said: "The government has certainly responded to the public's demand for affordable housing, especially for first-time buyers. This is especially so, given that at least 95% of the units, or 3,759 flats, will be set aside for these first-timers."
He noted that Cash Over Valuation or COV prices are bottoming out at around $21,000 "and many first-time buyers will still be priced out of the resale market". Therefore, there will be relief among this group from the bumper crop of BTO flats.
Mr Tan also said the government is heeding the demand from first-time buyers who are asking for more BTO flats in a greater variety of areas. He noted that the six BTO projects are spread out over four estates, namely Punggol , Pasir Ris, Tampines and Woodlands, giving first-time buyers plenty of choices in relatively popular neighbourhoods.
Mr Tan said the projects should see a huge take-up rate from potential buyers as they are in estates which are rather well-developed.
They are also going at prices around 14% to 35% cheaper than similar resale flats in their areas, based on the transactions conducted in the first three months of this year.
"The 3-room flats in Tampines GreenLeaf and Tampines GreenWood, for example, are a whopping 35% cheaper than resale flats in that town," revealed Mr Tan, "and should therefore be very popular with the first-time buyers with a tight budget. For the reason of cost-effective pricing, the flats in Punggol Parcvista and Woodlands Peak should also see high subscription rates, having prices between 25% and 30% cheaper than similar flats in the vicinity."
Propnex also described as bold the move by HDB to offer 15 per cent more BTO flats this year than planned.
- CNA/ir
Friday, May 27, 2011
HDB launches sale of Punggol EC site
As published in Todayonline
26 May 2011
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) has put up an Executive Condominium (EC) housing site at Punggol Way for sale.
The land parcel was released for sale under the Confirmed List of the first half of the Government Land Sales programme.
The 99-year lease site can yield up to an estimated 720 housing units.
The HDB says the land parcel has a site area of about 25,000 sq m, with a maximum gross floor area of around 75,500 sq m.
It added that the site is located in Punggol Town, and is near the Punggol transport hub comprising the LRT, MRT and a bus interchange. Analysts agree that the site is well located.
Mr Nicholas Mak, executive director of SLP International Property Consultants, said: "This land parcel is located only about 700m from the Punggol MRT Station and the future EC development is likely to be popular with home buyers. Although there is another EC project in Punggol that could be launched in the next two months, this tender could still attract four to seven bidders due to its location and proximity to the future Punggol town centre."
The HDB says the new development is expected to be completed in 48 months from the date when the tender is accepted.
Mr Li Hiaw Ho, executive director, CBRE Research, said: "Units in Prive EC, which is further down Punggol Field, were transacted at $660 psf - $715 psf in January-April 2011 period. Units in Austville Residences EC, in Sengkang, were sold at $620 psf - $740 psf over the same period. "We expect the subject site to fetch bids of between $227 million and $244 million with a view to sell the new units at around $700 psf."
The tender will close at 12 noon on July 7.
Overall, the Government has placed 30 sites in this year's first half land sales programme, which can potentially yield more than 14,300 private residential units.
These 30 sites include four Executive Condominium sites and two commercial and residential sites.
26 May 2011
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) has put up an Executive Condominium (EC) housing site at Punggol Way for sale.
The land parcel was released for sale under the Confirmed List of the first half of the Government Land Sales programme.
The 99-year lease site can yield up to an estimated 720 housing units.
The HDB says the land parcel has a site area of about 25,000 sq m, with a maximum gross floor area of around 75,500 sq m.
It added that the site is located in Punggol Town, and is near the Punggol transport hub comprising the LRT, MRT and a bus interchange. Analysts agree that the site is well located.
Mr Nicholas Mak, executive director of SLP International Property Consultants, said: "This land parcel is located only about 700m from the Punggol MRT Station and the future EC development is likely to be popular with home buyers. Although there is another EC project in Punggol that could be launched in the next two months, this tender could still attract four to seven bidders due to its location and proximity to the future Punggol town centre."
The HDB says the new development is expected to be completed in 48 months from the date when the tender is accepted.
Mr Li Hiaw Ho, executive director, CBRE Research, said: "Units in Prive EC, which is further down Punggol Field, were transacted at $660 psf - $715 psf in January-April 2011 period. Units in Austville Residences EC, in Sengkang, were sold at $620 psf - $740 psf over the same period. "We expect the subject site to fetch bids of between $227 million and $244 million with a view to sell the new units at around $700 psf."
The tender will close at 12 noon on July 7.
Overall, the Government has placed 30 sites in this year's first half land sales programme, which can potentially yield more than 14,300 private residential units.
These 30 sites include four Executive Condominium sites and two commercial and residential sites.
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