Public Housing: News & Updates - Page 5

RafflesCity · February 11th, 2006, 06:28 AM

why are they being demolished?

I think the south-western corridor has very good chances for more 40-storey blocks....like Tiong Bahru perhaps

babystan03 · February 12th, 2006, 01:53 AM

Feb 12, 2006

Ang Mo Kio to be upgraded into 'seamless town', says PM
Besides estate facelift, he also announces new community care network to help needy, older folk

By Laurel Teo

ANG MO KIO is the latest in a series of housing estates getting a major facelift, with two batches of flats picked for lift and interim upgrading programmes.

Other improvements include connecting the parks, building more covered walkways, and linking different parts of Ang Mo Kio together, to create a 'seamless town'.

The plans were unveiled last night by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during a Chinese New Year dinner celebration in his Teck Ghee ward.

Teck Ghee, which is part of the Ang Mo Kio GRC, will get lifts upgraded in two precincts, if at least three-quarters of residents vote for it. They are blocks 461 to 468 and 470 in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, as well as blocks 334 to 337 in Ang Mo Kio Ave 1.

In addition to new lifts, blocks 334 to 337 - under the interim upgrading programme which uses government funds to improve common areas - will get features such as covered linkways, outdoor shelters and ramps.

PM Lee also announced a five-year renewal plan for the whole of Ang Mo Kio, involving creating park and walkway links to make the town 'seamless'.

Even private estates will get a share. 'We will encourage and support the neighbourhood committees in their efforts to improve further the public facilities in their areas,' said Mr Lee.

He also confirmed that works for a new retail mall at the junction of Ang Mo Kio avenues 3 and 8 are on track to be completed by next year.

Jointly developed by the Singapore Labour Foundation, NTUC Income and FairPrice, the $340-million mall will feature NTUC FairPrice's first hyper-mart, an eight-screen multiplex cinema and other shops.

The mall will also house a new bus interchange linked to the Ang Mo Kio MRT station, and be the 'new focal point' of the town, said Mr Lee.

The refurbished town centre next to the mall will also be ready by mid-year, featuring wider walkways, new storefronts and amenities. These changes will be shown in an exhibition on Feb 25 as well as in a booklet.

Estate renewal plans have been used as campaign platforms by the ruling People's Action Party in previous elections, and have now sparked talk of an impending election.

Since October, Aljunied, Sembawang, Jalan Besar, East Coast and Tampines town councils have announced mega makeover plans, costing between $160 million and $570 million each.

Besides the physical improvements, Mr Lee also announced a new community care network of grassroots leaders and volunteers in Ang Mo Kio providing social help to needy, older residents in one- and two-room flats.

Teck Ghee resident Mimi Hoo, 60, who runs an air-conditioning business, approves of the estate plans: 'After upgrading, our estate will look very beautiful, like condominiums,' she said.

huei@sph.com.sg
Copyright © 2005 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

redstone · February 13th, 2006, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RafflesCity

why are they being demolished?

I think the south-western corridor has very good chances for more 40-storey blocks....like Tiong Bahru perhaps

SERS.

redstone · February 28th, 2006, 02:21 AM

Demolition of Blocks 318 and 317 at AMK Ave 2 junction had begun.

redstone · February 28th, 2006, 02:33 AM

RafflesCity · March 22nd, 2006, 03:38 PM

New flats at Kallang

babystan03 · March 22nd, 2006, 03:39 PM

Hmmm....with the height, it could be a nice place for future fireworks at the sports hub....

RafflesCity · March 22nd, 2006, 03:47 PM

why yes...unfortunately it doesnt have those long corridors of yesteryear...but got to wait till after 2010

JoSin · March 24th, 2006, 11:48 AM

The flats at Kallang look quite nice. Cannot tell if it is condo or HDB.

JoSin · March 26th, 2006, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoSin

The flats at Kallang look quite nice. Cannot really tell if it is condo or HDB.

Pengui · February 4th, 2007, 04:36 PM

HDB cluster under construction next to Fernvale LRT station (Sengkang line)

Seen from nearby block 407B:

A new shopping arcade just opened next to the construction site:

The food court is nice, Chatelain recommends the noodle soups stall :-)

There's something very weird about Fernvale, it feels very much like a countryside village, but with metropolitan features such as a train line (navigating through the jungle o_O ) and highrise buildings.

A pic illustrating the contrast:

hyacinthus · February 4th, 2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pengui

A new shopping arcade just opened next to the construction site:

When the construction is completed, a night picture showing light trails from the train will be nice.

Pengui · February 4th, 2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyacinthus

When the construction is completed, a night picture showing light trails from the train will be nice.

Huh... I think light radiating from the housing block will have whitened the whole picture long before you actually get to see a trail of light in this case... It's not like heavy traffic on those rails !

Singapor3 · February 4th, 2007, 04:49 PM

How many stories are these HDBS?

Kit · February 4th, 2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pengui

HDB cluster under construction next to Fernvale LRT station (Sengkang line)

Sorry but can't help it. This photo is really eerie....

Singapor3 · February 4th, 2007, 04:50 PM

How tall are the HDBs?

Pengui · February 4th, 2007, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raptorsuperb

How tall are the HDBs?

20 to 25 stories in this area.

@Kit: I'll take it as a compliment ^ ^; There IS something eerie about the place.

Kit · February 4th, 2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pengui

20 to 25 stories in this area.

@Kit: I'll take it as a compliment ^ ^; There IS something eerie about the place.

Wait a minute.... do you see what I see???

Singapor3 · February 4th, 2007, 05:01 PM

Not very tall

. And yes, quite eerie, reminds me of some horror movies.

seanchew · February 4th, 2007, 05:04 PM

Who is the lady????? Eeeeeeeee.......

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February 11th, 2006, 06:28 AM	#81
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 6	why are they being demolished? I think the south-western corridor has very good chances for more 40-storey blocks....like Tiong Bahru perhaps

February 12th, 2006, 01:53 AM	#82
babystan03 More excitment ahead!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 17,790 Likes (Received): 0	Feb 12, 2006 Ang Mo Kio to be upgraded into 'seamless town', says PM Besides estate facelift, he also announces new community care network to help needy, older folk By Laurel Teo ANG MO KIO is the latest in a series of housing estates getting a major facelift, with two batches of flats picked for lift and interim upgrading programmes. Other improvements include connecting the parks, building more covered walkways, and linking different parts of Ang Mo Kio together, to create a 'seamless town'. The plans were unveiled last night by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during a Chinese New Year dinner celebration in his Teck Ghee ward. Teck Ghee, which is part of the Ang Mo Kio GRC, will get lifts upgraded in two precincts, if at least three-quarters of residents vote for it. They are blocks 461 to 468 and 470 in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, as well as blocks 334 to 337 in Ang Mo Kio Ave 1. In addition to new lifts, blocks 334 to 337 - under the interim upgrading programme which uses government funds to improve common areas - will get features such as covered linkways, outdoor shelters and ramps. PM Lee also announced a five-year renewal plan for the whole of Ang Mo Kio, involving creating park and walkway links to make the town 'seamless'. Even private estates will get a share. 'We will encourage and support the neighbourhood committees in their efforts to improve further the public facilities in their areas,' said Mr Lee. He also confirmed that works for a new retail mall at the junction of Ang Mo Kio avenues 3 and 8 are on track to be completed by next year. Jointly developed by the Singapore Labour Foundation, NTUC Income and FairPrice, the $340-million mall will feature NTUC FairPrice's first hyper-mart, an eight-screen multiplex cinema and other shops. The mall will also house a new bus interchange linked to the Ang Mo Kio MRT station, and be the 'new focal point' of the town, said Mr Lee. The refurbished town centre next to the mall will also be ready by mid-year, featuring wider walkways, new storefronts and amenities. These changes will be shown in an exhibition on Feb 25 as well as in a booklet. Estate renewal plans have been used as campaign platforms by the ruling People's Action Party in previous elections, and have now sparked talk of an impending election. Since October, Aljunied, Sembawang, Jalan Besar, East Coast and Tampines town councils have announced mega makeover plans, costing between $160 million and $570 million each. Besides the physical improvements, Mr Lee also announced a new community care network of grassroots leaders and volunteers in Ang Mo Kio providing social help to needy, older residents in one- and two-room flats. Teck Ghee resident Mimi Hoo, 60, who runs an air-conditioning business, approves of the estate plans: 'After upgrading, our estate will look very beautiful, like condominiums,' she said. huei@sph.com.sg Copyright © 2005 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

March 22nd, 2006, 03:38 PM	#86
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 6	New flats at Kallang

March 22nd, 2006, 03:39 PM	#87
babystan03 More excitment ahead!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 17,790 Likes (Received): 0	Hmmm....with the height, it could be a nice place for future fireworks at the sports hub....

March 22nd, 2006, 03:47 PM	#88
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 6	why yes...unfortunately it doesnt have those long corridors of yesteryear...but got to wait till after 2010

February 4th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#91
Pengui Tallest on his iceberg Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore / Paris Posts: 3,628 Likes (Received): 1	HDB cluster under construction next to Fernvale LRT station (Sengkang line) Seen from nearby block 407B: A new shopping arcade just opened next to the construction site: The food court is nice, Chatelain recommends the noodle soups stall :-) There's something very weird about Fernvale, it feels very much like a countryside village, but with metropolitan features such as a train line (navigating through the jungle o_O ) and highrise buildings. A pic illustrating the contrast:

February 4th, 2007, 05:01 PM	#99
Singapor3 Asia's Only Global City Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,028 Likes (Received): 0	Not very tall . And yes, quite eerie, reminds me of some horror movies. __________________ Intelligently Written or it's just retarded thoughts, you decide. My Photo Blog My Photo Album More skyscrapers for Singapore please!

February 4th, 2007, 05:04 PM	#100
seanchew Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 32 Likes (Received): 0	Who is the lady????? Eeeeeeeee....... __________________ :) Sean Chew Knight Frank

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