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    The Straits Times
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    Published on May 29, 2012



    Bidadari works begin by year end
    First launch of build-to-order flats at new town may take place by 2015

    By Esther Teo
    WORK on the latest new town, Bidadari, will start by the end of the year, paving the way for 12,000 new homes to be built in central Singapore. The site is slated for both private as well as Housing Board (HDB) homes. Depending on demand, the first HDB build-to-order launch may take place as early as 2015, a National Development Ministry (MND) spokesman said. This could mean HDB flats completed by 2018 or so, consultants said. The move to develop Bidadari is part of a twin-pronged strategy to meet ongoing strong housing demand. The other is to use land in existing estates more intensively, the MND spokesman said yesterday in response to queries. Bidadari, near Potong Pasir, is a former cemetery whose graves were exhumed in 2001 to make way for housing. It is currently a park, slightly smaller than Punggol estate. Consultants say interest in homes at Bidadari is likely to be strong as it is relatively close to the city centre. They say Bidadari could be the next Bishan, also a former cemetery, yet one of the choicest HDB estates now. Bidadari is served by two MRT stations: Woodleigh on the North-east line and Bartley on the Circle line. In response to queries, the MND spokesman told The Straits Times that infrastructure work there will start by the year end. Site preparation and earthworks for Bidadari will be followed by the building of major roads, drains and sewers. Mr Tan Kok Keong, OrangeTee's research and consultancy head, brushed aside worries over superstition, given the site's history. The Government's development plans are typically driven by housing demand alone, he said. 'There is no real stigma for fully exhumed sites anyway... But since Bidadari is quite a large site, it will take some time to be fully built,' he added. Another new town further along the pipeline is Tengah, near Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Batok, which will yield about 56,000 homes over the next decade or so. There are more than 900,000 HDB flats in Singapore currently. 'We will build infrastructure ahead of demand and start to prepare for new towns at Bidadari and Tengah,' the MND spokesman said in response to queries. 'How fast they are built up depends on the overall demand for housing in Singapore, but we are planning ahead for flexibility.' Tengah is a large forested area about the size of Choa Chu Kang. Basic infrastructure and land preparation works will take longer. Another new town down the track is Simpang, though details are not available yet as it will be developed much later, MND said. Simpang town will be on the coast, bounded by the Strait of Johor to the north, Sembawang town to the west, Yishun town to the south and the mouth of the former Sungei Seletar to the east. MND said that it is working out the detailed planning for Tengah and Simpang and will make specific announcements when ready. The ministry also pointed to the need to use existing land in mature estates more intensively. 'Specifically for residential needs, while we can expect to open up relatively undeveloped areas such as Tengah and Bidadari, we will also need to intensify the use of existing land within more mature housing estates.'
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    Only 12k .. I thought annual immigrant intake is 30k
    Ride at your own risk !!!

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    Extracted from the passage:

    The ministry also pointed to the need to use existing land in mature estates more intensively. 'Specifically for residential needs, while we can expect to open up relatively undeveloped areas such as Tengah and Bidadari, we will also need to intensify the use of existing land within more mature housing estates.'

    Equates to more highrise compact housing

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    Quote Originally Posted by DC33_2008
    Extracted from the passage:

    The ministry also pointed to the need to use existing land in mature estates more intensively. 'Specifically for residential needs, while we can expect to open up relatively undeveloped areas such as Tengah and Bidadari, we will also need to intensify the use of existing land within more mature housing estates.'

    Equates to more highrise compact housing
    If you notice the latest bto projects near boon keng mrt, no 5 room flats available. Max is 4 room size.....

    http://www101.hdb.gov.sg/pv_obj_cach...ame/KWNmap.pdf

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    Good to know that URA will retain the wonderful landscape for the Bidadari park. Look forward to the different schemes.

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    The area bounded by Bartley and Upper Aljunied Road is an important bird area (IBA) of Singapore, attracting many rare migrant species during the migratory season.

    Too bad it will be gone by the end of the year. Bye bye to the cuckoos, pittas, flycatchers and kingfishers Hope they will still drop by Singapore but go somewhere else beside Bidadari to refuel.

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    still got kukubird from here

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    Quote Originally Posted by wesing
    The area bounded by Bartley and Upper Aljunied Road is an important bird area (IBA) of Singapore, attracting many rare migrant species during the migratory season.

    Too bad it will be gone by the end of the year. Bye bye to the cuckoos, pittas, flycatchers and kingfishers Hope they will still drop by Singapore but go somewhere else beside Bidadari to refuel.

    Yah... bye bye to those rare migrant birds...

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    Price of property in this area will move up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by carbuncle
    still got kukubird from here
    You mean kuku chiao?

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    It will affect prices in Serangoon, Bartley, Upp Paya Lebar as well..

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    Agree, the price will go down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arcachon
    Agree, the price will go down.
    Judging from the prices of land along Potong Pasir, it seems quite unlikely for prices to come down.

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    I bet differently, by the time first HDB is launched, it will be launched into the PEAK, when first hdb or condo is TOP, price will be below their purchase price

    Garmen very smart one ... you cannot beat them .. they know now price is good therefore they want to quickly sell this piece of land ... 4r will be min 500k
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    Quote Originally Posted by phantom_opera
    I bet differently, by the time first HDB is launched, it will be launched into the PEAK, when first hdb or condo is TOP, price will be below their purchase price

    Garmen very smart one ... you cannot beat them .. they know now price is good therefore they want to quickly sell this piece of land ... 4r will be min 500k
    Demand for this area will be very high if HDB knows how to integrate the nature theme. Parks and sea-side sell very well now due to scarcity of nature environment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hyenergix
    Demand for this area will be very high if HDB knows how to integrate the nature theme. Parks and sea-side sell very well now due to scarcity of nature environment.
    I really doubt the affordability, you see recently the 4r 90sqm HDB BTO already selling 500k+ near Boon Keng MRT, most applicants are 2nd timers

    If this place is greener ... it can only be more expensive, assuming HDB resale price index will climb another 20% 3y later when the 1st HDB is ready, it means a 4r will need to sell at 600k+

    Who can afford hah, only those family income 8-10k right? 50y loan @ 2.6% meh ?? Or second timers taking risk that they can sell off their current HDB at high price when TOP

    Then good luck they will be buying at the PEAK

    More logical to sell ECs
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    Is there going to be a park? Wonder where will it be?

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    Quote Originally Posted by phantom_opera
    I really doubt the affordability, you see recently the 4r 90sqm HDB BTO already selling 500k+ near Boon Keng MRT, most applicants are 2nd timers

    If this place is greener ... it can only be more expensive, assuming HDB resale price index will climb another 20% 3y later when the 1st HDB is ready, it means a 4r will need to sell at 600k+

    Who can afford hah, only those family income 8-10k right? 50y loan @ 2.6% meh ?? Or second timers taking risk that they can sell off their current HDB at high price when TOP

    Then good luck they will be buying at the PEAK

    More logical to sell ECs
    Imagine 2 MRT stations n a big park at ur doorstep, plus vicinity to city. Those facing landed will have unblocked view. Drivers wld love e intersection of PIE n CTE nearby. Prices will b high for sure.

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    Shopping malls and other amenities too.
    Quote Originally Posted by hyenergix
    Imagine 2 MRT stations n a big park at ur doorstep, plus vicinity to city. Those facing landed will have unblocked view. Drivers wld love e intersection of PIE n CTE nearby. Prices will b high for sure.

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