ANNEX 3 DRAFT MASTER PLAN 2008 Key highlights of five regions – North, North-East, East, West, Central 1 The Draft Master Plan 2008 unveiled by URA exhibits plans for five regions - North, North-East, East, West and Central. Each of the region’s distinctive strengths and opportunities are capitalised on in drawing up plans to make each region more attractive. They will offer live, work, and play developments and opportunities for the next 10 to 15 years. NORTH REGION 2 The North Region today has a wide variety of homes well-served by amenities, established industries, and a generous amount of greenery. Over the coming years, it is set to become even better. 3 Currently, there are 131,000 homes in the North region. The North Region has about 13,500 hectares of land area and comprises eight planning areas, namely Sembawang, Woodlands, Yishun, Lim Chu Kang, Sungei Kadut, Central Water Catchment, Mandai and Simpang. More job opportunities 4 The key focus for the North Region is on providing more job opportunities. Woodlands Regional Centre is planned to accommodate more shopping and office developments over the medium term. New industrial areas are also planned at the fringes of Woodlands and Sembawang towns and near Mandai Industrial Estate. Variety of housing choices 5 To provide residents in the North with a wider choice of housing locations and types, there will be another 40,300 homes planned. 6 Attractive new housing options are planned for in established housing estates at Yishun, Sembawang and Woodlands, especially near reservoirs and parks like Lower Seletar Reservoir. 7 Yishun Town Centre will be rejuvenated, with new community spaces and a new shopping centre integrated with a bus interchange. Residents can also look forward to facilities like a new regional hospital and community library in close proximity to Yishun MRT station. Enhanced transport network 8 The transport network in the North will be further enhanced with a new Thomson MRT line that will run from Woodlands to the heart of Marina Bay. On the roads, a new North- South Expressway will complement the Central Expressway, cutting down travelling time to the city by 30 per cent. 9 220ha more green spaces 9 There will be more green spaces with brand new parks planned at the waterfront, such as the Family Bay and Rowers’ Bay at Lower Seletar Reservoir which will cater to children, families, and sporting enthusiasts. The new Admiralty Park is easily accessible from Woodlands MRT station and offer features like an amphitheatre and activity plaza. 10 URA’s plans for a cantilevered promenade and waterfront park at the Woodlands Waterfront will allow residents to stroll along the coast and take a breather. 11 Residents can look forward to more family fun with new nature-based attractions at Mandai near the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari. 12 Kranji and Lim Chu Kang area will add to the variety of eco-based recreation in the North region, with enhancements to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, new farmland developments and better accessibility to the greenery and Kranji reservoir. NORTH-EAST REGION 13 The North-East region is today alive with growing new towns, established estates and industries, as well as rustic islands. Over the coming years, the North-East is set to grow further. 14 Today, there are 210,000 homes in the North-East Region. Occupying 13,800 hectares, the North-East Region comprises seven planning areas – Ang Mo Kio, Hougang, Serangoon, Punggol, Sengkang, Seletar and the North Eastern islands (Pulau Ubin and Pulau Tekong). More choice homes 15 Residents can satisfy their housing aspirations with another 80,000 homes planned in new towns and along the waterfronts. 16 The new towns of Punggol and Sengkang will continue to be developed. Punggol will have a new 4.2km waterway traversing the town, offering potential for a variety of waterfront housing and lifestyle living. Along the waterway, the new Punggol town centre will spring up with an excellent range of waterfront shopping, dining, entertainment and residential developments. Diverse job opportunities 17 There will be more jobs in the North-East, with the new Seletar Aerospace Park to complement the aviation hub at Changi Airport. 18 The Draft Master Plan 2008 also caters for new industrial estates at Sengkang West and Lorong Halus for a variety of industries. Workers will have more job opportunities in this region. This will help to reduce congestion on the roads as it will reduce the need for workers to commute to the city to work. 10 Improved road networks 19 The completion of the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway will offer those staying in Punggol, Sengkang and Hougang an alternative route to the city and reduce the time it takes to get to the city. 20 Residents will also benefit from the North South Expressway which will cater to the projected growth in travel between the northern and city areas. Exciting new recreational options 21 There are plans for exciting new recreational options, including a new riverine town park integrated with a new sports complex right next to the town centre. The town park will be connected to the Punggol waterfront promenade, the new rustic park at Coney island. 22 The new Punggol waterfront promenade and a new sports complex at Sengkang Riverside Park will bring activities closer to the water. New upcoming interim facilities like a golf driving range and a horse riding centre will add recreational options at Punggol East and Punggol Point respectively. Seletar retains its colonial charm 23 The distinctive colonial buildings in Seletar will be retained as far as possible. Almost half of the buildings have been kept, as well as the iconic Piccadilly Circus, the original gateway to Seletar and the link to Jalan Kayu. The retained buildings will be put to adaptive re-use or continue to be used as residences. EAST REGION 24 Famous for its beautiful balmy coast and seaside attractions, the East region is known for established residential areas with excellent amenities. In the coming years, the East region will become an even better place to live, work and play in. 25 Today, there are 195,000 homes in the East Region. Occupying 11,000 hectares, the East Region comprises six planning areas – Bedok, Changi, Changi Bay, Paya Lebar, Pasir Ris and Tampines. Good mix of homes in choice locations 26 There will be a good mix of homes in choice locations in the East with 31,000 new homes planned in attractive locations near parks, waterbodies such as Bedok Reservoir, Pasir Ris Park, and East Coast Park, as well as transportation nodes. Amenities aplenty 27 Residents can also look forward to the rejuvenation of the Bedok Town Centre with a new shopping centre integrated with a bus interchange. Tampines Regional Library will be expanded over the next few years. Schools will also be added and upgraded. 11 Jobs close to homes 28 Instead of commuting to work in the city centre, there are good job opportunities right here at the Tampines Regional Centre and Changi Business Park where new office, retail, and even hotels will be developed. More jobs will also be available from expansion of the industrial estates at Paya Lebar, Loyang and Changi. Greater accessibility 29 To better connect the East to the rest of the island, new MRT lines are in the pipeline to bring greater convenience for residents. The Downtown Line 3 will expand the island- wide rail network and complement the East-West Line, making for quicker travel from the East to the city while a new Eastern Region Line will link up Changi to Marina Bay. More play opportunities 30 Residents can look forward to a more vibrant Bedok Reservoir Park with new facilities like a viewing gallery and dragon boathouse, as well as a new Skate Park at East Coast Park. 31 New parks and park connectors are planned to expand the newly completed Eastern Coastal Loop Park Connector Network. New lifestyle attractions at the rustic Changi Point and a new motor racing circuit being studied at Changi East will make the East more exciting. Rich heritage retained 32 Important landmarks in East Coast like the unique art deco mission style Saint Patrick’s School and the former mansion at 124 and 126 St Patrick’s Road will be conserved to help retain the area’s sense of identity. WEST REGION 33 The West region today offers a variety of attractive housing options and amenities, established industrial estates and lush greenery. Over the coming years, the West will undergo a dynamic transformation. 34 Occupying approximately 25,500 hectares, the West Region comprises 12 planning areas, namely, Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, Boon Lay, Pioneer, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Jurong East, Jurong West, Tengah, Tuas, Western Islands and Western Water Catchment. New lakeside destination for business and leisure 35 The new Jurong Lake District will offer a unique business and leisure destination set amidst a lakeside and garden environment. When fully developed, it will have 750,000sqm of commercial space comprising office, retail, F&B and other complementary uses. At least 2,800 hotel rooms and 1,000 new homes are planned to add more vibrancy to the area. Residents can also look forward to a new general hospital by 2015. 12 36 There will also be new leisure opportunities in the Jurong Lake District, comprising up to five edutainment attractions for families with young children, a variety of dining and lifestyle options, and a new park by the lake. A new world class Science Centre will be built next to the Chinese Garden MRT station. Revitalising mature towns 37 Today, there are 250,000 homes in the West Region.