nex (Serangoon Central white site) - Page 5

cnud · May 4th, 2010, 08:52 AM

Don't worry, I will go...

ddes · May 4th, 2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cnud

Don't worry, I will go...

One or a hundred doesn't make a difference. My point is that I have doubts over its sustainability but I may be proven wrong though. I'll see come Christmas.

Pengui · May 5th, 2010, 02:16 PM

There's no comparable mall in the vicinity, it's a dense estate, very well served by bus services and connected to two MRT lines, and there's a solid mix of anchor tenants. I'm expecting it to be a big hit. How fast it was leased out in time of crisis should be an indication that retailers have a strong belief it will be a hit.

This being said, it will be a massive neighbourhood mall, as AMKHub is, so it is not very likely to be anything like trendy.

spikeshamz · May 5th, 2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ddes

Seems like NEX is subscribing to the idea that if you build it, they will come... BUT will people?

City Square didn't exactly take off...

I guess it will be different for NEX. There is potentiel in the vicinity. Serangoon is really in need of "an integrated area" like the needs of compass point. There are lots of schools and landed housing as well as public private housing in that area. Morever with the circle line i guess it will attract a huge amount of traffic.

frankie_red · May 6th, 2010, 03:34 AM

City square cant be compare with NEX. NEX is integrated with Circle line and Interchange much like AMK. It is much larger and with mixture of tenants is better than amk. It seem to be working in the direction of jurong point.

Believe that it will create much hype like the opening of vivo city, tampines one.

cnud · May 6th, 2010, 06:19 AM

Serangoon area is very cosy for own stay and raising family in a less costly manner. Very popular with locals. Very heartland feel...

Mith252 · October 16th, 2010, 12:34 AM

Two new libraries to open in Serangoon & Clementi in 2011
By S Ramesh | Posted: 15 October 2010 1611 hrs

SINGAPORE: The National Library Board has said it will be opening two more public libraries in the heartlands next year, with one to be located at Serangoon while the other at Clementi.

This brings the total to 24 libraries in Singapore.

The Serangoon Public Library (SRPL) will open its doors in March 2011.

It will cater to some 122,000 residents and be housed at the fourth level of a retail mall that links directly to the Serangoon MRT Station of the North East Line and Circle Line, and the Serangoon Bus Interchange.

sandstorm6299 · November 7th, 2010, 04:43 PM

Has there been any news about this lately? I expect construction to be finishing soon? And how about the new bus interchange and interface with the MRT station?

cnud · November 8th, 2010, 03:38 AM

The nex building include the new bus interchange?

cnud · November 25th, 2010, 09:11 AM

The Mall has opened its doors!

Mith252 · November 28th, 2010, 10:24 AM

Took some pics of the shopping centre from the outside. It looks great! However, quite a number of shops is still under construction. Also, the interchange there is also still under construction. I wonder when it is going to open.....?

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00719.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00720.JPG

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http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00724.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00725.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00726.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00728.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00729.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00730.JPG

sandstorm6299 · November 28th, 2010, 06:01 PM

Oh gosh the building is massive. Definitely changes Serangoon forever.

mrtdude5 · November 29th, 2010, 03:47 AM

"NeXXX"? That's just asking for trouble...

cnud · November 29th, 2010, 08:37 AM

XXX... what trouble?

gwlip · November 29th, 2010, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnud

XXX... what trouble?

pr0n related ones...

kurakura · November 29th, 2010, 05:10 PM

looks like a semicon factory

GaryinSydney · November 30th, 2010, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kurakura

looks like a semicon factory

True, lol!

***y2koh*** · November 30th, 2010, 08:51 AM

Look nice, hope it turns out better than Orchard Central

mrtfreak · November 30th, 2010, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mith252

Took some pics of the shopping centre from the outside. It looks great! However, quite a number of shops is still under construction. Also, the interchange there is also still under construction. I wonder when it is going to open.....?

That's why I'm skipping any Nex visits till its a few months down the road. Right now its crowded with little to do. At least if there's stuff to do and its crowded, its alright. Bus interchanges need time to fit out the works and stuff too, similar to how the shops don't open immediately. My guess would be the first quarter of 2011. Boon Lay interchange took even longer to move back from the temporary interchange and the Sengkang interchange didn't open till after Compass Point was open for awhile.

Nevertheless, thank you for the photos. With undeground lines these days you don't get to see what's above and had no idea how far along Nex had come/what it looks like. The hanging gardens look fabulous!

mrtfreak · November 30th, 2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddes

Seems like NEX is subscribing to the idea that if you build it, they will come... BUT will people?

City Square didn't exactly take off...

City Square isn't exactly a heartland area, so not surprising. Its a bit off the beaten track too, as I don't think many will go to Farrer Park as most of the malls are located at the Marina-Orchard area. But I guess I prefer City Square that way - a quiet refuge.

Nex should gain lots of shoppers. The area has quite a few churches with youth programmes nearby - they'd be in need of new hangouts and its a plus that Nex has cinemas as well. Definitely a grabbing point for them as it will be the closest to the area other than Bishan J8. Also, am pretty sure that those in the north-east would come here for their movies too - people in Kovan, Hougang and perhaps Sengkang.

October 16th, 2010, 12:34 AM	#87
Mith252 Proud to be Malay-Chinese Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,405 Likes (Received): 41	Library in Serangoon Two new libraries to open in Serangoon & Clementi in 2011 By S Ramesh \| Posted: 15 October 2010 1611 hrs SINGAPORE: The National Library Board has said it will be opening two more public libraries in the heartlands next year, with one to be located at Serangoon while the other at Clementi. This brings the total to 24 libraries in Singapore. The Serangoon Public Library (SRPL) will open its doors in March 2011. It will cater to some 122,000 residents and be housed at the fourth level of a retail mall that links directly to the Serangoon MRT Station of the North East Line and Circle Line, and the Serangoon Bus Interchange. __________________ MAN CITY FAN SINCE 1999!! Not in great form recently. Will always support them!! Btw, if you can't see the images I posted, I have deleted them.

November 28th, 2010, 10:24 AM	#91
Mith252 Proud to be Malay-Chinese Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,405 Likes (Received): 41	Took some pics of the shopping centre from the outside. It looks great! However, quite a number of shops is still under construction. Also, the interchange there is also still under construction. I wonder when it is going to open.....? http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00719.JPG http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00720.JPG http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00721.JPG http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00722.JPG http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00723.JPG http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00724.JPG http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00725.JPG http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00726.JPG http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00728.JPG http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00729.JPG http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1IkMQf4n9z8/TP...0/DSC00730.JPG __________________ MAN CITY FAN SINCE 1999!! Not in great form recently. Will always support them!! Btw, if you can't see the images I posted, I have deleted them.

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May 4th, 2010, 08:52 AM	#81
cnud Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Singapore, Melbourne Posts: 1,411 Likes (Received): 0	Don't worry, I will go...

May 5th, 2010, 02:16 PM	#83
Pengui Tallest on his iceberg Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore / Paris Posts: 3,628 Likes (Received): 1	There's no comparable mall in the vicinity, it's a dense estate, very well served by bus services and connected to two MRT lines, and there's a solid mix of anchor tenants. I'm expecting it to be a big hit. How fast it was leased out in time of crisis should be an indication that retailers have a strong belief it will be a hit. This being said, it will be a massive neighbourhood mall, as AMKHub is, so it is not very likely to be anything like trendy.

May 6th, 2010, 03:34 AM	#85
frankie_red Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 30 Likes (Received): 0	City square cant be compare with NEX. NEX is integrated with Circle line and Interchange much like AMK. It is much larger and with mixture of tenants is better than amk. It seem to be working in the direction of jurong point. Believe that it will create much hype like the opening of vivo city, tampines one.

May 6th, 2010, 06:19 AM	#86
cnud Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Singapore, Melbourne Posts: 1,411 Likes (Received): 0	Serangoon area is very cosy for own stay and raising family in a less costly manner. Very popular with locals. Very heartland feel...

November 7th, 2010, 04:43 PM	#88
sandstorm6299 Previously in Singapore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Perth Posts: 1,500 Likes (Received): 2	Has there been any news about this lately? I expect construction to be finishing soon? And how about the new bus interchange and interface with the MRT station?

November 8th, 2010, 03:38 AM	#89
cnud Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Singapore, Melbourne Posts: 1,411 Likes (Received): 0	The nex building include the new bus interchange?

November 25th, 2010, 09:11 AM	#90
cnud Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Singapore, Melbourne Posts: 1,411 Likes (Received): 0	The Mall has opened its doors!

November 28th, 2010, 06:01 PM	#92
sandstorm6299 Previously in Singapore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Perth Posts: 1,500 Likes (Received): 2	Oh gosh the building is massive. Definitely changes Serangoon forever.

November 29th, 2010, 03:47 AM	#93
mrtdude5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 330 Likes (Received): 1	"NeXXX"? That's just asking for trouble...

November 29th, 2010, 08:37 AM	#94
cnud Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Singapore, Melbourne Posts: 1,411 Likes (Received): 0	XXX... what trouble?

November 29th, 2010, 05:10 PM	#96
kurakura means tortoise in malay Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ipoh-Singapore Posts: 2,578 Likes (Received): 0	looks like a semicon factory

November 30th, 2010, 08:51 AM	#98
*y2koh* Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,855 Likes (Received): 15	Look nice, hope it turns out better than Orchard Central