Artist impression of Punggol 21+ town centre
Punggol residents say they are optimistic about the plans for Punggol 21 Plus.
And their MP Teo Chee Hean is also confident the government will be able to achieve the critical mass of residents needed to make the plans a success.
Thousands of Punggol residents turned up on Saturday to see just how their neighbourhood will change in the next few years.
But it would not be the first time grand plans were laid out for them.
Punggol 21 was initiated some 10 years ago but was delayed by an economic downturn.
So while the government's latest vision of waterfront living certainly impressed, residents remain cautiously optimistic.
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Punggol residents optimistic about plans for Punggol 21 Plus
"I was quite disappointed when they first said that it was delayed because of the economic downturn but this time round, hope that it can happen in the very near future," says one resident.
"We feel better now that promise from the Prime Minister that they'll revamp the whole place again, so it boosts up our confidence," says another.
And the government is confident that this time, it can deliver.
Defence Minister and MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, Teo Chee Hean, told reporters that with housing demand in Punggol on the rise, he was confident the critical mass needed to boost the project will be achieved.
Mr Teo said: "Punggol is well served by the MRT system. Also there is a good LRT network in place. We also have the widening of the TPE coming up. That will also join with the KPE which is opening. We expect there'll be very good networks of communications in this area."
But the development of new towns is not just about building shiny new facilities.
Mr Teo said a key ingredient is the fostering of a sense of community, and in this case, grassroots leaders want to recreate the kampong spirit of Punggol's history, through social clubs and neighbourhood watch groups. - CNA/ch
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