NORTH GAIA EC
New Yishun EC . Where City Meets Nature
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Welcome to the upcoming North Gaia EC. This is a new executive condominium in the north of Singapore launching for sale in April 2022. It will be the first new EC development in Yishun in six years, so expect some pent up demand.
The North Gaia executive condominium is being built by local developer Sing Holdings Limited, at the corner of Yishun Avenue 9 and Avenue 8. It enjoys a commanding view of the 40-hectare Khatib Bongsu Nature Reserve, a rich mangrove habitat on the northeastern coast of Singapore.
North Gaia EC Location Plan . Amenities and Parks . Click to Enlarge
Sing Holdings has undertaken a number of residential developments that range from upmarket ones such as 38 Draycott Drive, to its latest mass market project Parc Botannia.
North Gaia Executive Condominium . View from Park
North Gaia takes its name from Gaia, the Greek Goddess of, and personification of Earth, and combines that with its location so close to nature, and the emerging North district of Singapore.
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North Gaia EC . Location
This new executive condo is located in Yishun township, which was previously considered quite remote from the city. However with rising interest in even more far-flung places like Woodlands and Sembawang, and the successful launches of Provence and Parc Canberra ECs there, that perception has changed somewhat.
Part of the change can be attributed to expansion of the expressway network, and proliferation of MRT lines criss-crossing the island. All that has helped cut down travelling times substantially.
North Gaia Executive Condo Site . View from Corner of Yishun Ave 8 and Ave 9
North Gaia EC itself is not within walking distance of an MRT station. Its site is just next to the Symphony Suites condo that completed three years ago, and across Yishun Avenue 8 from the forested land to its north-east.
North Gaia EC . View to Nature Park across Yishun Avenue 8
The nearest MRT station is at Yishun town centre, about 1.6KM down Yishun Avenue 9. It is linked to the main shopping hub of Yishun, clustered around Northpoint City, Golden Village Yishun, and the Town Square. A network of feeder bus services ply this mature estate, which helps considerably.
The North Gaia Location Plan . Amenities
Station to station, from Yishun to Orchard Road, is 9 stations on the North-South line, and takes about 26 minutes. To Raffles Place is another 4 stations, for a total of 35 minutes (according to Transitlink).
Even adding another 15 minutes to take the feeder bus, a journey to town is comfortably within an hour.
Driving is of course faster. Off-peak it should take less than 25 minutes via the CTE (Central Expressway). This is especially so once the new North-South Expressway is completed in 2026, around the same time as the North Gaia exec condo. It will handle traffic from Sembawang and the rest of the northern region, which should enable smoother and faster drives on the CTE.
The North Gaia Location Map . Source: Google Maps
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The North Gaia Executive Condo . Project Highlights
The development consists of 11 blocks of 14-storey high residential towers housing 616 units, two levels of basement parking, two 50m long swimming pools, landscape deck, tennis court, clubhouse, and lots of other communal facilities.
North Gaia Executive Condominium
North Gaia EC . Lap Pool and Landscaping
The project will feature a mix of three to five-bedroom units, to cater to young couples, families with kids, and extended or multi-generational families who wish to live together.
- One attraction is how close this Yishun EC site is to the upcoming Khatib Bongsu Nature Park. The National Parks Board announced the proposed 40 hectare mangrove and mudflat habitat opposite the site, in March 2020. Slated for completion in 2024.
- A number of the higher floor units will get unblocked views of the nature park and water. And families can walk over to enjoy the lifestyle amenities there, like kayaking.
- In addition, a short section of the Khatib Bongsu Park Connector runs right next to the site on its south-east. The park connector stretches from Yishun Pond, following the canal that leads to the park and the sea off Seletar Island or Pulau Seletar.
- Incidentally, this is the only EC in Yishun where every block is within one KM of the popular Chongfu Primary School.
- Yishun Avenue 8, the new road beside the North Gaia EC, connects to Seletar West Link to offer an alternative route to the Tampines, Central, and Seletar expressways. It also leads directly to the Seletar Aerospace Hub, an employment centre and potential tenant or buyer pool.
View from High Floors Over Khatib Bongsu Nature Park
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Supporting Amenities
Yishun is a well-established HDB estate, offering a pretty complete range of amenities for all age groups. Whether it be food, or shops, schools, banks, libraries, or medical facilities. Even nature parks.
North Gaia Location Map . Yishun Estate and Amenities
As such it is seen as a “family-oriented” township, with a thriving community. The whole area has been recently rejuvenated with new malls, cycling paths, hawker centres, healthcare amenities, and an enhanced transport infrastructure.
The nearest neighbourhood shopping centre within 6 minutes walk, Junction Nine, completed in 2017. So did Northpoint City, the integrated development at the town centre featuring the first Community Club in a shopping mall.
NorthPoint City at Yishun Town Centre
In fact Northpoint City is the largest mall in the north of Singapore, bustling with over 500 dining & retail outlets. It also links directly via an underpass to the Yishun MRT station, and integrates with the air-conditioned bus interchange, and a town plaza.
Another interesting aspect of Yishun is the proliferation of parks and foliage.
There is Yishun Park with Yishun Pond, and the small neighbourhood parks and green spaces that are connected by the park connector network. The North Gaia EC even has its own bit of park connector beside it, and patch of forest opposite.
Lower Seletar Reservoir at Sunset
There is the Lower Seletar Reservoir Park, that fringes the tranquil waters of the Lower Seletar Reservoir. Not many estates in Singapore get to enjoy such a large body of water.
Yishun has its own medical facilities too, comprising Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and the Yishun Community Hospital near the town centre. It is always comforting to know that medical help is close at hand should the need ever arise.
North Gaia Showroom . Garden View
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Sales Expectations for this Yishun EC
Judging by the recent launches of Provence Residence in Sembawang, and Parc Greenwich at Yio Chu Kang, demand for executive condominiums is still healthy. This was despite Parc Greenwich being nowhere near an MRT station.
So interest in the case of North Gaia EC could still be high, as this will be the first EC launch in Yishun in six years.
Especially as island-wide, there are not a lot of EC launches coming up either. And those that are, such as in Tengah and Tampines, are set to launch end 2022 at the earliest. By then, a whole lot more demand would have built up.
Furthermore, land cost for the last two was higher than for the current batch, though they are not within walking distance of MRT stations as well. However all these are still likely to attract interest from the “sandwiched class” as new EC stocks are limited, while remaining cheaper than any new private condo.
Kayakking at Khatib Bongsu Nature Park
The Investment Viewpoint
If you are exploring North Gaia EC from an investment angle, here are some points worth considering.
Affordability
New executive condominiums are built by private developers, but generally sold at 15% to 20% lower than for new private condos nearby.
Besides that, first time applicants may be able to get up to $30K of CPF housing grant as well.
And potential buyers may get up to the maximum 75% housing loan, income permitting, even for those with outstanding home loans. No ABSD payable either.
On the other hand, computations for loan quantum uses the 30% MSR (Mortgage Servicing Ratio), which is only half the TDSR (Total Debt Servicing Ratio) allowed for private home loans. Though great for financial prudence, it makes it harder to get enough loan, especially for the bigger units. Ironically, on the same income, you could probably get almost twice as much loan for a private property.
The good news is that this loan restriction does not apply to resale ECs. Resale ECs are treated like any other private condo, where the higher TDSR limit of 60% applies. Which means that should you decide to sell your EC after the MOP (Minimum Occupation Period), your buyers are able to get a higher loan if needed, and therefore able to pay a higher quantum.
Interestingly, the MSR does not appear to have stunted sales much at previous EC launches. The biggest units, those with quantums that one wouldn’t have thought could get enough loan under the MSR, have been among the first to sell. Probably to cash-rich buyers, or those partly funded by the bank of mum-and-dad.
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Value
Despite their lower pricing, ECs are usually almost on par with suburban private condos in terms of finishes and fittings.
And more often than not, they also come with as complete a range of facilities as their private counterparts.
However executive condos usually don’t include one bedroom units in their mix. And very few, if any, two bedders.
This is because they are targeted at families, since they must be owner-occupied during the first five years of MOP. Hence rooms tend to be more spacious, and there are more family-friendly features such as bigger kitchens and yards. Which is good for those seeking family-oriented layouts.
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Capital Appreciation
With their lower entry pricing, ECs tend to enjoy a higher Return on Investment (ROI). Because over time, resale EC prices do move to close the gap with those of comparable private condominiums.
There is generally one jump upon reaching the MOP, when units can be sold to Singapore citizens or PRs. Then another jump after the 10th year, when you can sell without restriction, to foreigners too.
Unsurprisingly perhaps, ECs bought new from developers have historically achieved good capital gains out of all the property asset classes.
But if you choose not to sell, you can rent out your unit after the MOP is reached. And unlike for HDB flat owners, you can do de-coupling to buy a 2nd property without needing to pay ABSD, if you wish to.
The 15 to 20% lower pricing for ECs vs similar private launches also acts as a built-in buffer against price drops, if any. This makes them among the safest bets, investment-wise.
Impact of the URA Master Plan
Value growth in Singapore is closely linked to the URA master plan, and the regional centres envisioned therein.
Yishun is beside the North Coast Innovation Corridor, one such regional growth area. Other hubs include the Jurong Lake District, Paya Lebar Regional Centre, and the Greater Southern Waterfront. No ECs in the others, but the North Gaia executive condo is near this one.
The North Coast Innovation Corridor . Regional Hubs
What is this North Coast Innovation Corridor about?
- New economic growth zone in northern Singapore, stretching between, and including Woodlands and Punggol.
- Encompasses the Woodlands Regional Centre, the Seletar Regional Centre (including the Aerospace Park), and the Punggol Creative Cluster.
- Intended to be an extensive employment hub for the northern and north-eastern parts of the island, and likely to drive demand for housing too.
- It will incorporate residential, retail, educational, commercial, and lifestyle components, and business parks.
- Yishun residents should be able to tap on the employment opportunities that this new growth zone will offer.
New Economic Hub . Employment & Commercial Centres Close to Home
Project FactSheet
| Name | North Gaia |
| Developer | Sing Holding (Yishun) Pte Ltd |
| Status | Executive Condominium (Main applicant must be Singapore citizen) |
| Address | 25 Yishun Close Singapore 769341 27 Yishun Close Singapore 769342 29 Yishun Close Singapore 769343 31 Yishun Close Singapore 769344 33 Yishun Close Singapore 769345 35 Yishun Close Singapore 769299 37 Yishun Close Singapore 769300 39 Yishun Close Singapore 769301 41 Yishun Close Singapore 769302 43 Yishun Close Singapore 769303 45 Yishun Close Singapore 769294 |
| District | 27 |
| Site Area | 21,514 m² (231,576 sq ft) |
| Total GFA | 60,239.2 m² (648,414 sq ft) |
| Plot Ratio | 2.8 |
| Tenure | 99 Year Leasehold |
| Expected NOVP (TOP) | 30 June 2027 |
| No. of Blocks | 11 |
| No. of Storeys | 14 |
| No. of Units | 616 |
| No. of Car Spaces | 616 Car Spaces + 11 Accessible Spaces + 103 Bicycle Spaces |
| Description | Executive condominium development comprising eleven 14-storey high apartment blocks with 2 levels of basement car parks, landscape deck, swimming pools, clubhouse, tennis court, and communal facilities at Lot 3974L MK 19 at Yishun Close (Yishun Planning Area) |
| Architect | P&T Consultants Pte Ltd |
| Showflat ID | 2nd Edition Pte Ltd Creative Mind Design Pte Ltd |
| Landscape Consultant | ECOPlan Asia |
| C&S Engineer | KCL Consultants Pte Ltd |
| M&E Engineer | United Project Consultants Pte Ltd |
| Developer Solicitors | Allen & Gledhill LLP (Blocks 27, 31, 35, 39 & 43) Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP (Blocks 25, 29, 33, 37, 41 & 45) |
| Project Account | United Overseas Bank Ltd for Project Account No. 701-351-108-3 of Sing Holdings (Yishun) Pte. Ltd. |
North Gaia Yishun EC . Main Arrival Entrance
North Gaia EC Showflat · Viewing
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Showflat Viewing Slots: 7 to 19 April 2022
E-Application Period: 7 to 19 April 2022
Price List Release: 20 to 21 April 2022
Pre-Balloting Day: 22 April 2022
Booking Day: 23 April 2022
Booking of viewing slots for the North Gaia showflat is by advance appointment only.
Please drop us a note in the Contact Form below if you wish to book a viewing slot, or be kept updated, or to clarify requirements for an e-application, or understand the booking process.
North Gaia Showflat Types
✤ 3 Bedroom . Type C3 . 969 sq ft
✤ 3 Bedroom + Study / Utility + Yard . Type CS5b . 1,076 sq ft
✤ 4 Bedroom . Type D4-H . 1,389 sq ft
North Gaia EC Sales Gallery . Function Room Overlooking Pool
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E-Application & Booking of Units
Buyers need to submit an e-application in advance, if they wish to take part in the balloting and booking of units. This e-Application is only valid when done at the systems at the North Gaia EC showflat, not online.
Only those who qualify will be allowed to book a unit. To check eligibility, and what the possible payment structures and grants are, please refer to the following guides. (Opens in new window.)
- Executive Condominium Buying Guide
- Executive Condominium Eligibility Rules
- Payment Structure for Executive Condominiums
New Yishun EC Showflat . Bedroom
North Gaia Showflat . Living Dining Room
North Gaia EC Showflat . Kitchen Fittings & Finishes
New Yishun EC Showflat . Master Bathroom
North Gaia Floor Plans
There are 26 different floor plan layouts. Below are some examples.
Please let us know via the Contact Form if you would like us to email or whatsapp you the full set of North Gaia floor plans.
North Gaia EC Floor Plans . Unit Types Chart
Selected 3-bedroom units will offer an optional flexible configuration. It will provide an extra room that can be used as a study room with dual access, or a hobby space, or a guest room.
North Gaia EC Floor Plan . 3 Bedroom Type CS3
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North Gaia Floor Plan . 3 Bedroom Type CS4
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North Gaia EC Floor Plans . 4 Bedroom Type D4
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North Gaia Floor Plans . 5 Bedroom Type E1
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The 3 bedroom units will get the cool, more contemporary, colour scheme, called Cool Breeze. Whilst the 4 and 5 bedders, being bigger units, will get the more classic warm colour scheme.
New Yishun EC . Cool Breeze Colour Scheme for 3 Bedroom Units
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New Yishun EC Floor Plan . Cool Colour Scheme for 3 Bedders
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New EC Yishun . Earthy Lux Colour Scheme for 4 and 5 Bedroom Units
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New EC Yishun Floor Plans . Warm Colour Scheme for 4 and 5 Bedders
North Gaia Site Plan
The site is an irregular, almost rhomboid shape covering slightly over 230,000 square feet of land. It sits at the corner of Yishun Avenue 9 and Yishun Avenue 8.
On its immediate south-west is a private condominium, Symphony Suites. But the other three sides, two of which are bounded by the roads, are relatively more open.
In fact, it faces a big patch of greenery across Yishun Avenue 8 to its north-east. This greenery stretches all the way to the sea and Seletar Island, facing Johor Straits. The land is currently a reserve site, with 40 hectares set aside for the Khatib Bongsu mangrove reserve.
View of the North Gaia Site . Vehicular Entrance to Site is from Yishun Close
There are no announced plans for development of the rest at the moment. Which means that for the time being, higher floor units on this side will get unblocked views for quite a distance.
The south-east of the site borders the canal that flows from Yishun Pond to the sea. It also faces the park connector running beside the canal.
North Gaia Site Plan Layout with Legend . Click to Enlarge
Vehicular entrance access to the site is via Yishun Close, a quieter cul-de-sac away from the main roads.
All the blocks are tilted at a 22.5 degrees angle, to achieve an almost north-south orientation. This is the ideal facing that maximises cross-ventilation, and minimises heat from the afternoon sun. The tilt also helps maximise spacing and minimise overlooking between blocks, and avoids directly fronting neighbouring buildings too.
It allows for the creation of two main strips of landscape spaces as well, sandwiched in between tower blocks, to act as visual corridors.
The development’s facilities are seamlessly woven into the landscape, with pools and different kinds of garden experiences. This gives a resort-like effect, with cascading waterfalls and spatial surprises, created by dynamic vantage points and vistas as one moves through its spaces.
Vision and Concept of Communal Facilities on Site
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North Gaia Executive Condo . Garden and Gym
New Yishun EC . Gymnasium Facing Pool
North Gaia EC . Lap Pool and Clubhouse
New Yishun EC . Children’s Playground
View of New Yishun EC Garden by Night
North Gaia Executive Condo . Pavilions in Garden
North Gaia Prices · Unit Types
UNIT TYPES . SIZES
| Unit Description | Type | No. of Units |
Strata Area (sq m) |
Strata Area (sq ft) |
| 3 Bedroom | C1 – C5 | 164 | 89 – 91 | 958 – 980 |
| 3 Bedroom + Yard | CY1 – CY5 | 176 | 93 – 95 | 1,001 – 1,023 |
| 3 Bedroom + Study + Yard | CS1 – CS7 | 178 | 98 – 100 | 1,055 – 1,076 |
| 4 Bedroom | D1 – D4 | 84 | 122 – 129 | 1,313 – 1,389 |
| 5 Bedroom | E1 | 14 | 148 | 1,593 |
| Total Number of Units | 616 | |||
Floor areas stated includes any Voids, Patios, Balconies, Terraces, A/C Ledges.
NORTH GAIA EC PRICE RANGES
North Gaia prices for the 23 April 2022 launch start from around $1.14M up for a 3 bedroom unit, $1.6xM up for a 4 bedder, and $1.9xM up for a 5 bedder.
Please let us know via the Contact Form if you wish for exact prices of specific units.
| Unit Description | Type | Strata Area (sq ft) |
Share Value |
Estd Monthly Maintenance |
| 3 Bedroom | C1 – C5 | 958 – 980 | 6 | $318 |
| 3 Bedroom + Yard | CY1 – CY5 | 1,001 – 1,023 | 6 | $318 |
| 3 Bedroom + Study + Yard | CS1 – CS7 | 1,055 – 1,076 | 6 | $318 |
| 4 Bedroom | D1 – D4 | 1,313 – 1,389 | 7 | $371 |
| 5 Bedroom | E1 | 1,593 | 7 | $371 |
NORTH GAIA PRICE BACKGROUND
The bids for this Yishun EC site came in at above analysts expectations, with seven bidders tendering for it. Sing Holdings won it with a top bid of SGD$373.5 million.
Their winning bid was among the highest for an executive condominium site to date at that point. It works out to a land cost of $576 per square foot per plot ratio (PSF PPR).
However that bid has since been eclipsed by the subsequent ones at Tengah and Tampines, that came in at $603 and $659 PSF PPR respectively. Possibly due to a dwindling land bank among developers, amidst an overall rising market.
As for this Yishun site, after adding up the regulatory, development, financing and marketing fees, the estimated breakeven is about $1,000 to $1,050 PSF. We could then be looking at a likely launch price of above $1,100 PSF.
About the Developer
The North Gaia executive condo is being developed by Sing Holdings Limited, a local property development and investment group.
ABOUT SING HOLDINGS LIMITED
Sing Holdings Limited was founded in Singapore in 1964. It is listed with its subsidiaries (the “Group”) on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange.
It has a long established track record in the real estate development arena across a wide range of property types, from commercial & industrial buildings, to condominiums and landed housing.
Some of its past projects include the EastGate building at East Coast Road, and the BizTech Centre along Aljunied Road. The Group also developed Ocean Towers in Shanghai, an award-winning Grade-A office building in China.
It also currently owns a 291-room service hotel in Melbourne, the Travelodge Docklands.
On the residential front, some of Sing Holding’s work includes The Laurels at Cairnhill Road, Parc Botannia in Sengkang, Waterwoods in Punggol, and Robin Residences at Robin Drive.
Robin Residences Clubhouse . Developed by Sing Holdings
The Group prides itself on delivering high calibre projects to its clients. Every detail is looked into meticulously, with an eye to quality. From design and conceptualisation, to site and floor layouts, the selection of finishes and fittings, the construction itself, and final touches upon completion.
As testament to its stance, Sing Holdings has been conferred the coveted FIABCI Singapore Property Award for one of its projects, The Laurels. It also received the BCA Green Mark Award (Gold Plus) for two other projects, Parc Botannia and Waterwoods.
The Parc Botannia by Sing Holdings
Going forward, it intends to continue the focus on its core property investment and development business. It also aims to continue leveraging its real estate expertise & experience, channelling that into quality homes for its customers.
North Gaia EC Location · Features Summary
The North Gaia Location Map from Google
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Location. The North Gaia location at the intersection of Yishun Avenue 8 and Avenue 9 sits at the north-east corner of Yishun estate.
Yishun is a mature HDB estate that boasts a number of other executive and private condos as well. All these have sold out, and been completed for some time.
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MRT Station. The North Gaia EC location is 1.6 KM, or roughly 20 minutes walk from the nearest MRT station, at Yishun town centre. This is not really a comfortable walking distance, but there are a couple of feeder buses nearby going to the town centre.
From Yishun station, a 26 minute train ride or so brings residents to Orchard Road. To Raffles Place and Marina Bay, add another 10 minutes for a total 35 minute ride.
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Shopping, F&B, Supermarkets, Banks, Childcare. The North Gaia location, being in a very established estate, is well provided for in this regard. There is a good sprinkling of healthcare centres, retail shops, eating houses, neighbourhood malls, and childcare facilities around.
One of these neighbourhood centres is 5 to 6 minutes walk down Yishun Avenue 9. Junction Nine offers a food court and supermarket in addition to several shops.
Not forgetting Northpoint City, the mega mall for one-stop shopping at the town centre. This not only houses a full range of shops, 500 of them spanning F&B and retail outlets, services, supermarkets, and child enrichment centres, but incorporates a regional library, community club, and town plaza as well.
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Schools & Educational Institutions. This Yishun EC has its fair share of primary schools within One KM radius. Four of them to be exact, including Huamin, Xishan, North View, and Chongfu.
Of these, Chongfu is the most notable. In fact it is one of the most sought after, ranked 30th in popularity last year, even higher than Raffles Girls and Kong Hwa. As a co-ed school, it is more versatile for families.
There is also an international school close by. Gems World Academy, around 2 KM away, caters to students between the ages of two and 18. It offers the IB diploma program and has achieved pretty good results.
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Leisure & Sports Amenities. Like other well-developed HDB estates, Yishun has its recreational options, exercise & fitness corners, and cycling paths. In addition, it has a few parks, some linked to scenic waterways.
The North Gaia location itself is right beside Khatib Bongsu Park Connector, and just across Yishun Avenue 8 from the nature park. A 15 minute walk down that park connector will take residents to Yishun Park and Yishun Pond too.
View of Site & Khatib Bongsu Park Connector . Symphony Suites in Background
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One nice spot for leisure activities is the Lower Seletar Reservoir, and the park surrounding it. This was redeveloped a few years ago at a cost of $10 million. It now has a multi-purpose stage, a bioswale rain garden, a water play area, and even a fishing jetty for avid anglers.
There is something for everyone, both on land and in water. Joggers and strollers frequent the park to enjoy the tranquility of the reservoir. And the Lower Seletar Water Sports Centre is a popular venue for dragon-boating and kayaking.
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Accessibility. For drivers, the North Gaia EC location has the advantage of an alternate, and faster route to town.
Instead of following the bulk of the Yishun traffic via Yishun Avenue 2 and Lentor Avenue to Seletar Expressway, residents can take the new Yishun Avenue 8 to join Seletar West Link, and thence exit to the Seletar Expressway and CTE, or the Tampines Expressway.
Via this route it takes about 21 minutes driving time off-peak to get to Raffles Place, and 20 minutes to Changi Airport.
Yishun Estate Map of Amenities Around . Chongfu Primary within 1KM
Lower Seletar Reservoir . Jetty by PUB
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