As Punggol moves into the next chapter of its development, it could potentially become Singapore’s biggest housing town – twice that of Ang Mo Kio today – and feature the Republic’s newest seafront public housing estate. National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Tuesday outlined several new ideas characterising Punggol Phase II, which will cover … Continue reading
Work has begun on the construction of Punggol Promenade to develop the waterfront area in Punggol East. It is part of bigger plans by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) to promote local tourism at lesser-known coastal areas in Singapore. Even though many of the plantations and farms in Punggol are now gone, the rustic laidback … Continue reading
WHEN the original Punggol 21 vision was unveiled 13 years ago, enthusiasts who bought homes in the sleepy estate became disillusioned when the model waterfront living failed to materialised and facilities were slow to appear. But then the dream was revived with a bang two years ago – and since then, interest has been strong, … Continue reading
HUNDREDS of thousands of homes — from ageing and middle-aged flats, to private homes and even the sluggish Punggol 21 development — are up for a fresh lease of life, as the Prime Minister unveiled a slew of upgrading initiatives aimed at boosting Singaporeans’ asset values.Reiterating the Government’s promise to upgrade flats and estates when … Continue reading