Category Archives: Area Information

Punggol Town to have 4,000 new preschool places by end-2017

SINGAPORE — Punggol Town will have more than 4,000 new preschool places by end-2017 compared to 2013. The government had announced plans to have more preschools in the area earlier this year and three preschools run by PAP Community Foundation … Continue reading

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The Punggol Settlement

It has been here for awhile though it should be made more accessible and known to more. The Punggol Settlement replaces the past grassland and quiet beach side. Now it features a semi-urban lifestyle place with a big portion of … Continue reading

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Punggol Ranch – A cowboy’s resort

On this auspicious Chinese year of the horse, Punggol Ranch opens at the North-East of Singapore. Besides the fledging new horse riding centre in Singapore, Punggol Ranch features 30 Chalet Rooms, a Multi-Purpose Hall, an Indian Cuisine Restaurant, Bacon & … Continue reading

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Virtual Tourist at Punggol End

Here are some interesting spots and landmarks of Punggol End, a view via the Virtual Tourist. Check out the best ways and views to the rivers and spot the landmarks of the church, temples and jetties along them. http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Singapore/Punggol-1495706/TravelGuide-Punggol.html

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Water Lights view from Punggol Promenade

Far from where you stand, like watching an own time van Gogh starry night version, it was made of sails, city and burning chimney fuels, an experience in dimensions!

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Late night shopping at Punggol for Chinese New Year!

While we are busy finishing up all our work to close for the Chinese New Year, we need extended hours prepare for the festive season. Here are some recommendations for shopping if you are living at Punggol and Sengkang! Prime Supermarkets are … Continue reading

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Public transport extension for Chinese New Year leading to Punggol

Chinatown festive decoration 2012. Reported by Today News. http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120103-0000143/SBS-Transit-extends-train-and-bus-services-for-Chinese-New-Year SBS Transit extends train and bus services for Chinese New Year10:12 PM Jan 03, 2012 SBS Transit will be extending the operating hours of its train services as well as its … Continue reading

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Private Property Bloom in Punggol

Punggol, Singapore’s newest option for waterfront living, is fast entering a new phase of development as private housing takes off in the new town. The Government has just announced the release of a large 1.8ha private condo site, right next … Continue reading

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Premium Bus service from Buangkok Green to Raffles place and Shenton way

Premium Bus service from Buangkok to Raffles place and Shenton way. To all those who work in Raffles place / Shenton way, living in Buangkok Green / Hougang . Good news! There is premium bus service that run through our … Continue reading

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‘Venice of Punggol’ opens

By Hoe Yeen Nie | Posted: 23 October 2011 2135 hrs  http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1161310/1/.html  The Punggol Waterway was finally opened on Sunday evening SINGAPORE: It has been four years since Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong sketched out his vision for Punggol, a sleepy … Continue reading

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Punggol to retain its fishing village heritage

Today Online News by Ong Dai Lin 04:46 AM Oct 17, 2011 http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC111017-0000084/Punggol-to-retain-its-fishing-village-heritage      SINGAPORE – She grew up in Punggol but, today, Mdm Wee Sah Muay can no longer recognise the area where she had lived for more … Continue reading

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Anticipating the full bloom of Punggol Promenade construction

Punggol Promenade is a 5-kilometre long public waterfront promenade serving as a key pedestrian connector for the future Punggol Waterfront Town. Environmental improvement works include an arrival plaza next to the existing beach, a water lily pond park, fishing platforms … Continue reading

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Punggol to tap power of the sun – TODAYonline

Press release   HDB awards tender to install solar panels in 45 blocks by Ong Dai Lin 04:46 AM Sep 16, 2011SINGAPORE   Forty-five Housing and Development Board (HDB) residential blocks in Punggol will be fitted with solar panels by … Continue reading

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2011 General Elections – Housing with 30 years Mortgage Loan

2011 General Elections – Housing with 30 years Mortgage Loan It is evident that we were often discourage by making our decisions, making our own mistake and learn from it. The agency are too concerned that we are a young … Continue reading

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Sengkang Sports and Recreation Centre

Sengkang Sports and Recreation Centre (simplified Chinese: 盛港体育休闲中心; pinyin: Shènggǎng tǐyù xiūxián zhōngxīn), formally known as Sengkang Sports Complex, is one of its kind sports complex integrated with the community centre and water sports facilities located in Anchorvale of Sengkang … Continue reading

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Singapore last standing village – Kampong Lorong Buangkok

Last village standing evokes Singapore’s rural past – By Simin Wang | AFP News – Wed, Mar 9, 2011 1:07 AM SGT For forum feedback and full news visit this Yahoo News link: http://beta.sg.news.yahoo.com/last-village-standing-evokes-singapores-rural-past-20110308-090722-458.html  Quietly tucked away in a corner … Continue reading

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Punggol Waterfront

Singapore’s First Waterfront Public Housing Estate The Housing Board plans to offer the new Punggol Waterfront homes by mid-2010 . They will spend about $30 million to develop key features of the Punggol Waterfront Town. These Waterfront housing will have … Continue reading

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Buangkok Medical Park (formerly known as Institute of Mental Health(IMH))

About 10 years ago, When Buangkok Medical Park, formerly known as Institute of Mental Health, are used to house mentally unsound people. In some extreme case, this patient will wear a top with extremely long sleeves that are doubled as a … Continue reading

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