My Kampung In The City Jalan Besar Jalan Besar Town 5 -Year Concept Master Plan (Year 2016-2020) Fostering Kampung Spirit Enhancing Community Living
MESSAGE FROM OUR MPs Assoc Prof Yaacob Ibrahim Minister for Communications and Information Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs MP for Moulmein-Kallang GRC (Kolam Ayer) The return of the name Jalan Besar is a nod to our roots just as our new 5-Year Concept Master Plan celebrates the kampung spirit of old. As we continue to build our unique home in the city, we embrace too the kampung camaraderie, the sense of community and bonding where everyone looks out and cares for each other. And that s a great place to come home to My Kampung in the City. Mr Heng Chee How Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister s Office MP for Whampoa SMC With the assimilation of Whampoa SMC into Jalan Besar GRC, residents can enjoy the excitement of being part of a big family one that is warm and welcoming. Together, we will leverage on this synergy to enhance your living environment and create a clean and comfortable environment, where enthralling spaces invite participation and meld groups of people into one united community. Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng Mayor of Central Singapore District MP for Moulmein-Kallang GRC (Kampong Glam) Vice Chairman of Moulmein-Kallang Town Council Our new Master Plan is about establishing a vibrant community with the kampung spirit, right in the heart of the city. This kampung-like community will be healthy and lively, all inclusive, well connected, green and clean, and give residents strong bonding and identity. Everyone young and old as well as able and not so able will be included. Nobody will feel left out in a community filled with neighbourliness and care. 2
MESSAGE FROM OUR MPs Mr Edwin Tong Chun Fai MP for Moulmein-Kallang GRC (Jalan Besar) Chairman of Moulmein-Kallang Town Council The transformation of our Town over the last 5 years is evident. The Town Council completed many projects such as covered walkways, playgrounds, fitness corners, and other recreational facilities. Various waterways, park connectors, MRT stations and upgrading programmes were also completed, providing residents with a more beautiful environment and greater convenience. These town improvements, coupled with our various engagement programmes, have brought about a more vibrant living environment for all. Dr Lily Neo MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC (Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng) Chairman of Tanjong Pagar Town Council Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng rejoins the Jalan Besar family and with your support, we will strive to provide you and your family with the best home by improving your living environment and uplifting your life. The hardware is important, more so the heartware. And that s what encapsulates the Jalan Besar kampung spirit a beautiful environment where people have a heart for each other. 3
MY KAMPUNG IN THE CITY The Design Methodology Jalan Besar 5-Year Concept Master Plan (Year 2016-2020) Picture this. A vibrant community where people live and thrive, and enjoy coming home to and growing up in. It s sort of like a kampung where the community spirit is strong and everyone is looking out for one another. That s what the new Jalan Besar five-year concept master plan is all about creating My Kampung in the City. The new slogan depicts the urbanised Jalan Besar with a kampung spirit right in the heartland of Singapore. By reviving this warm characteristic from the past, residents can enjoy a quality of life that is safe, caring and progressive. Jalan Besar aims to build a community that is: HEALTHY AND LIVELY Individuals and families, both young and old, are provided with opportunities for a healthy lifestyle through ample fitness, sports and recreational activities. ALL INCLUSIVE Residents are engaged in community activities and encouraged to participate in nation building. Everyone is motivated towards achieving their personal and family goals in an uplifting environment. 4
MY KAMPUNG IN THE CITY The Design Methodology GREEN AND CLEAN Homes are brought closer to nature through innovative ways of allocating and providing green spaces within our estates, and people are inspired to live in an ecoconscious way. WELL CONNECTED Seamless links connect residents, including the elderly and persons with disabilities, in the estate and with neighbouring communities. Homes are linked to public transport systems for convenience and enhanced day to day living. STRONG BONDING AND IDENTITY A community that is built with a deep sense of national identity and resilient to the rich and evolving multicultural society of Singapore. 5
REVIVE. REINVENT. RELIVE. The Design Methodology The three-pronged approach to fulfilling this plan involves: REVIVE Re-energising the community by creating active community spaces that are vibrant and engaging with pockets of leisure green spaces for recreational use by all residents. RELIVE Reinvigorating spaces with strong identity and historical significance to strengthen identity and preserve heritage for a greater sense of belonging. 6
REVIVE. REINVENT. RELIVE. The Design Methodology REINVENT Upgrading facilities and revitalizing green spaces to engage all generations while promoting a sense of belonging. EVERY HAND ON DECK Building a kampung spirit requires the effort of everyone because it s not just about hardware but also heartware. It can only come to pass if the community learns to better care for the vulnerable, disadvantaged, elderly, disabled, and low-income and single parent families. Only with unity in a caring community can Jalan Besar be a true melting pot of different groups of people and a vibrant place to live in for all residents. 7
JALAN BESAR DIVISION Completed Projects Year 2011 to 2015 Children s playground at Blk 2A Upper Boon Keng Road Community garden at Blk 14 Upper Boon Keng Road Residents corner at Blk 5A Upper Boon Keng Road Community hall at Blk 32 Bendemeer Road Children playground Blk 802 French Road Blk 5 Boon Keng Road Blk 14 Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 816 Jellicoe Road Blk 1 Maude Road Blk 806 King George s Road Blk 2A Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 3A Upper Boon Keng Road Senior citizens fitness corner Blk 38 Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 7 King George s Avenue Blk 1 Maude Road Blk 15 Upper Boon Keng Road (in progress) Blk 39 Upper Boon Keng Road (in progress) Community plaza Blk 15 Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 22 Boon Keng Road (in progress) Community hall Blk 32 Bendemeer Road Blk 24 Bendemeer Road (in progress) Fitness corner Blk 6 Boon Keng Road Blk 2D Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 22 Boon Keng Road (in progress) Blk 15 Upper Boon Keng Road (in progress) Seating facilities Blk 2A Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 3A Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 25/27 Bendemeer Road (in progress) Residents corner Blk 807 French Road Blk 8 French Road Blk 15 Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 5A Upper Boon Keng Road Community garden Blk 6 Boon Keng Road Blk 14 Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 23 Bendemeer Road Covered walkway Blk 22 Boon Keng Road Blk 813 Jellicoe Road Blk 32 Bendemeer Road Blk 8 to 811 French Road Blk 813 Jellicoe Road to V-Hotel Blk 9 Boon Keng Road to multi-purpose hall Blk 5A Upper Boon Keng Road to bus stop Blk 32 Bendemeer Road Blk 34 Whampoa West (in progress) Street soccer court Blk 22 Boon Keng Road Basketball court Blk 22 Boon Keng Road (in progress) 3G park Blk 1 Maude Road Blk 34 Whampoa West (in progress) BBQ corner Blk 15 Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 12 Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 22 Boon Keng Road and Blk 32 Bendemeer Road (in progress) Pedestrian mall Blk 3A Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 3B Upper Boon Keng Road Blk 25/27 Bendemeer Road (in progress) Covered stage Blk 22 Boon Keng Road (in progress) Jogging track Blk 34 Whampoa West (in progress) Drop off porch Blk 5 Boon Keng Road (in progress) Banner structure Upper Boon Keng estate (in progress) Bendemeer estate (in progress) Notice board in lift All estates (in progress) 8
JALAN BESAR DIVISION Bendemeer Light ABC Waters @ Kallang River Bendemeer MRT StationStation Kallang Trivista 2018 Bendemeer Light (Bendemeer Road) Three HDB residential blocks of 34 and 40 storeys 2017 Downtown Line 3 Bendemeer MRT Station Connecting the north-western and eastern regions of Singapore to the CBD and Marina Bay area, and considerably reducing travelling time 2016 ABC Waters @ Kallang River (Upper Boon Keng) Integrated with HDB s Kallang Trivista and NParks plan to upgrade the existing park connector 2016 Kallang Trivista (Upper Boon Keng Road and Lorong 1 Geylang) Three HDB residential blocks ranging from 26 to 30 storeys Other Upcoming Works Town improvement 35 numbers HIP 1 number NRP 1 number New HDB site 2 numbers 9
JALAN BESAR DIVISION Upgrading of open plaza between Blk 22 Boon Keng Road and Blk 34 Whampoa West High linkway and covered walkway between Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road and market/hawker centre 10
JALAN BESAR DIVISION Upgrading of residents corner at Blk 5 Boon Keng Road New BBQ and seating area at Blk 34 Whampoa West Improvement works to open space between Blk 7 King George s Avenue and Blk 802 French Road Improvement works to open space at Blk 2A/2D/3A/3D Upper Boon Keng Road 11
KAMPONG GLAM DIVISION Completed Projects Year 2011 to 2015 Community plaza between Blk 26 Jalan Berseh and Blk 28 Kelantan Road Covered walkway at Blk 632 Veerasamy Road Artspace at Queen Street Fitness corner at Blk 538 Upper Cross Street ABC Waters @ Rochor Canal Community garden Blk 270 Queen Street Blk 12 North Bridge Road Children playground Blk 270 Queen Street Blk 538 Upper Cross Street Blk 18 Jalan Sultan Blk 4 Beach Road (in progress) Blk 5 Beach Road (in progress) Blk 642 Rowell Road (in progress) Blk 25 Jalan Berseh (in progress) Fitness Corner Blk 270 Queen Street Blk 465 Crawford Lane Blk 533 Upper Cross Street Blk 538 Upper Cross Street Blk 18 Jalan Sultan Blk 642 Rowell Road (in progress) Blk 30 Kelantan Road (in progress) IPPT corner Blk 270 Queen Street Blk 18 Jalan Sultan Jogging track Blk 270 Queen Street Lightings and seating facilities Blk 270 Queen Street Blk 18 Jalan Sultan Blk 10 Selegie Road Blk 25 30 Jalan Berseh / Kelantan Road Lift Upgrading Programme at Upper Cross Street Pedestrian mall Blk 461/462 Crawford Lane Covered walkway Blk 269/270 Queen Street Blk 28/29 Kelantan Road Blk 467/468 Crawford Lane Blk 18/19 Jalan Sultan Senior citizens fitness corner Blk 231 Bain Street Blk 261 Waterloo Street Blk 635 Veerasamy Road Blk 637 Veerasamy Road Blk 18 Jalan Sultan Community plaza Blk 26 Jalan Berseh Barrier-free access ramp Blk 27 Jalan Berseh Blk 637 Veerasamy Road Blk 639 Veerasamy Road Blk 642 Rowell Road (in progress) BBQ corner Blk 25 Jalan Berseh Park shelter Blk 461 Crawford Lane Blk 465 Crawford Lane Residents corner Blk 463 Crawford Lane Blk 4 Beach Road Residents corner at Blk 4 Beach Road Drop-off porch Blk 632 Veerasamy Road Pedestrian mall Blk 461/462 Crawford Lane Multi-purpose hall Blk 18 Jalan Sultan Blk 531 Upper Cross Street (in progress) Health path Blk 18 Jalan Sultan Trellis Blk 18 Jalan Sultan Games tables Blk 18 Jalan Sultan Footpath Blk 18 Jalan Sultan Blk 10 Selegie Road Covered stage Blk 9 Selegie Road Banner structure All estates (in progress) Notice Board All estates (in progress) 12
KAMPONG GLAM DIVISION Downtown Line 3 Jalan Besar MRT Station The station is located near Sim Lim Tower and will serve the Jalan Besar district Downtown Line 3 Bencoolen MRT Station Located under Bencoolen Street, the station will serve the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, which is next to the station Subordinate Court Complex (Havelock Square) A simple and dignified design of two towers that are linked by a series of foot bridges while complementing the conserved octagon Other Upcoming Works Town improvement 37 numbers HIP 6 number NRP 1 number Subordinate Court Complex Jalan Besar MRT Station Bencoolen MRT Station 13
KAMPONG GLAM DIVISION Improvement to open area between Blks 6/7/17 Beach Road/North Bridge Road Community pavilion between Chinatown Point and Blks 536/538 Upper Cross Street Heritage corner at Bras Basah Complex common area Upgrading of children s playground between Blks 9 and 10 Selegie Road Community garden near Blk 25 Jalan Berseh 14
KAMPONG GLAM DIVISION Covered walkway between Rochor River and Blk 465A Crawford Lane New high linkway from Blk 683 to 684 Race Course Road Rooftop community garden and jogging track at Blk 261 Waterloo Street Upgrading of fitness corner at Blk 639 Rowell Road 15
KOLAM AYER DIVISION Completed Projects Year 2011 to 2015 BBQ pits at Blk 43A Sims Drive Children s playground at Blk 67 Kallang Bahru Covered walkway at Blk 2 St George s Road Covered walkway between Blk 2 St George s Road and Bendemeer Secondary School Drop-off porch at Blk 1 St George s Road Community garden at Blk 49 Whampoa South Playground at Blk 57 Geylang Bahru Study corner Blk 6 St George s Road Senior citizens fitness corner Blk 61 Geylang Bahru Blk 43A Sims Drive Landscaping and seating facilities Blk 63, 64, 65 Kallang Bahru Lightings Blk 63, 64, 65 Kallang Bahru Amphitheatre Blk 72 Geylang Bahru Blk 66 Kallang Bahru Children playground Blk 49 Whampoa South Blk 3 St George s Road Blk 57 Geylang Bahru Blk 67 Kallang Bahru Blk 51 Sims Drive (in progress) Blk 44 Sims Drive (in progress) Fitness corner Blk 49 Whampoa South Blk 2 St George s Road Community garden Blk 4C St George s Lane Blk 49 Whampoa South Blk 23 St George s Road Blk 62 Geylang Bahru Blk 58 Geylang Bahru Blk 93 Geylang Bahru (in progress) Drop-off porch Blk 43A Sims Drive Blk 1 St George s Road Blk 64 Kallang Bahru Residents corner Blk 40 Sims Drive Blk 1 St George s Road Blk 73 Geylang Bahru Blk 41 Sims Drive Covered walkway Blk 20 to 22 St George s Road Blk 2 to 3 St George s Road Blk 61 to 60A Geylang Bahru Blk 2 St George s Road to Bendemeer Secondary School Blk 63 to 64 Kallang Bahru Blk 64 to 65 Kallang Bahru Blk 38B / 38C Bendemeer Road (in progress) Barrier-free access ramp Blk 23 St George s Road BBQ corner Blk 43A Sims Drive Blk 64 Kallang Bahru (in progress) Games court Blk 65 Kallang Bahru Blk 59 Geylang Bahru Blk 66 Kallang Bahru Banner structure Blk 1 St Geroge s Road (in progress) Blk 13 St George s Road (in progress) Blk 50 Sims Drive (in progress) Blk 70 Geylang Bahru (in progress) Notice boards in lifts All estates (in progress) 16
KOLAM AYER DIVISION 2016 Geylang Bahru Downtown Line 3 Geylang Bahru MRT Station The longest underground and driverless MRT line in Singapore, it will connect the north-western and eastern regions to the CBD and Marina Bay area 2017 Green Tops (Sims Place) A 19-storey residential block comprising 338 units of studio apartments and 3-room standard flats 2019 Green Tops St George s Tower (St George s Road) Comprising three residential blocks ranging from 32 to 34 storeys in height Other Upcoming Works Town improvement LUP/TC-LUP HIP HUP New HDB site 41 numbers 1 number 1 number 1 number 2 numbers St George s Tower 17
KOLAM AYER DIVISION Improvement works to open space at Blk 14 St George s Road New seating area and landscaping works at Blk 44 Bendemeer Road Upgrading works to 3G Park at Blk 5 St George s Road 18 New seating and landscape area at Blk 2 St George s Road
KOLAM AYER DIVISION Upgrading works to existing covered walkway and improvement of landscape at Blk 72 Geylang Bahru Improvement works to open area at Blks 53 to 56 Geylang Bahru Improvement works to amphitheatre at Blk 45 Sims Drive 19
KRETA AYER-KIM SENG DIVISION Completed Projects Year 2011 to 2015 Pedestrian mall at Blk 4 Sago Lane and Blk 335 Smith Street Residents corner at Blk 12 York Hill BBQ and seating facilties at Blk 12A Taman Ho Swee Covered walkway from Blk 2 Jalan Kukoh to bus stop Community hall at Blk 48A Lower Delta Road Street soccer court at Blk 8A Jalan Kukoh Improvement works to jogging track at Blk 79 Indus Road Shelter and barrier-free access ramp at Blk 36 Beo Crescent Upgrading of public toilet at Blk 335 Smith Street Pedestrian Mall Blk 4 Sago Lane / Blk 335 Smith Street Fitness corner Blk 30 Jalan Klinik (in progress) Blk 5 Delta Ave (in progress) Blk 44 Beo Crescent (in progress) Blk 28 Beo Crescent (in progress) Blk 34 Upper Cross Street (in progress) Children playground Blk 34 Upper Cross Street (in progress) Residents corner Blk 12 York Hill Covered walkway Blk 2 Jalan Kukoh to bus stop Street soccer court Blk 8A Jalan Kukoh BBQ pit and seating facilities Blk 12 A Taman Ho Swee Improvement to open space Blk 94 Havelock Road Shelter and Barrier-free access ramp Blk 36 Beo Crescent Community hall Blk 48A Lower Delta Road Jogging track Blk 79 Indus Road Public toilet Blk 335 Smith Street Blk 32 New Market Road Banner post Blk 30 Jalan Klinik Notice Boards Kreta Ayer estate Chin Swee estate Jalan Kukoh estate Bukit Ho Swee estate Covent-Indus estate Delta Avenue estate Block signage All estates Directional signage All estates 20
KRETA AYER-KIM SENG DIVISION Gardens by the Bay MRT Station Great World MRT Station Havelock MRT Station Great World MRT Station It will be located close to Great World City Havelock MRT Station It will be located around Bukit Ho Swee housing estate, Tan Boon Liat Building and Holiday Inn Kreta Ayer Community Club Upgrading Gardens by the Bay MRT Station It will be located near the Gardens by the Bay Maxwell MRT Station It will be located near the Maxwell Food Centre Other Upcoming Works Town improvement 35 numbers HIP 2 numbers Maxwell MRT Station Kreta Ayer Community Club Upgrading 21
KRETA AYER-KIM SENG DIVISION Seating and open space at Blk 12A Taman Ho Swee Multi-purpose community pavilion at Blk 52 BBQ corner at Blk 51 Havelock Road Precinct park for the elderly and young 22
KRETA AYER-KIM SENG DIVISION Jogging track and seating facilities at Blk 48 Lower Delta Road Sports park next to Blk 1 Roof top recreational facilities at Blk 335 Smith Street Recycle garden at Blk 79 Indus Road 23
WHAMPOA DIVISION Completed Projects Year 2011 to 2015 Ramp with lighting at Blk 104 Whampoa Drive Basketball court next to Whampoa CC Covered walkway from Blk 112 McNair Road to Blk 108A multi-storey carpark Senior citizens fitness corner at Blk 108 Jalan Rajah 3G Park at Blk 17/18 Jalan Tenteram Pedestrian mall at Blk 76/77 Lorong Limau Senior citizens fitness corner at Blk 76/77 Lorong Limau Covered walkway from Blk 16/17 Jalan Tenteram to Jalan Toa Payoh bus stop Fitness corner Blk 27 Jalan Bahagia Blk 83 Whampoa Drive (in progress) Senior citizens fitness corner Blk 27 Jalan Bahagia Blk 76/77 Lor Limau Blk 106/108 Jalan Rajah Blk 83 Whampoa Drive Children playground Blk 96 Whampoa Drive Blk 100 Whampoa Drive Blk 104 Towner Road Blk 105 Jalan Rajah Blk 54 Jalan Ma mor Blk 112 Whampoa Road (in progress) Blk 103 Jalan Rajah Children playground (in progress) Blk 111 McNair Road (in progress) Blk 108B Mc Nair Road (in progress) Blk 83 Whampoa Drive (in progress) Footpath Blk 104 Towner Road Blk 96, 98, 83 Whampoa Road Basketball court Blk 113 Whampoa Drive Covered walkway Blk 104 Whampoa Drive to bus stop Blk 111 McNair Road to Hong Wen School Blk 16/17 Jalan Tenteram to bus stop Blk 112 McNair Road to Blk 108A MSCP Noticeboards Jalan, Bahagia, Whampoa Drive and McNair estates Seatings Blk 108B/ 108C McNair Road Blk 93 Whampoa Drive Blk 105 Jalan Rajah (in progress) Lightings Blk 104 Towner Road Blk 105 Jalan Rajah (in progress) Community garden Blk 101 Jalan Rajah Blk 98 Whampoa Drive Blk 85 Whampoa Drive Blk 32 Jalan Bahagia (in progress) Pedestrian Mall Blk 76/77 Lor Limau Drop-off porch Blk 106 Jalan Rajah Residents corner Blk 113 Whampoa Drive Link Bridge canopy Blk 74/75 Whampoa Drive Health path Blk 105 Jalan Rajah (in progress) Banner structure All estates (in progress) Notice boards in lifts All estates (in progress) 24
WHAMPOA DIVISION Whampoa Dew Consists of a residential block with staggering heights ranging from 30 to 40 storeys Whampoa CC Upgrading Tenteram Park (Jalan Tenteram) Located beside the Central Expressway, the development comprises of two 30-storey and two 31-steory residential blocks McNair Towers (Sims Place) Set to define the skyline, the tower comprises of four residential blocks of 28 and 35 storeys Other Upcoming Works Town improvement HIP NRP New HDB site 54 numbers 2 numbers 1 number 3 numbers Whampoa Dew McNair Towers Whampoa CC Tenteram Park 25
WHAMPOA DIVISION Community park at Blk 32/33 Jalan Bahagia Community plaza at Blk 112/113 Whampoa Road High covered walkway at Blks 103 and 104 Jalan Rajah 26
WHAMPOA DIVISION Play and fitness area and jogging track at Blk 85 Whampoa Drive High covered walkway at Blk 90 and 91 Whampoa Drive (Whampoa Market and Food Centre) Play and fitness area at Blk 103/104 Jalan Rajah Community plaza at Blk 111/112 Whampoa Road 27
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