HDB Launches BTO Projects In Bukit Merah, Punggol

Source : The Business Times, October 26, 2007

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) yesterday launched two new housing projects - Telok Blangah Towers in Bukit Merah town and Punggol Lodge in Punggol town - under the Build-To-Order (BTO) system.

All in, 916 new premium and standard flats are on offer comprising studio apartments (SAs), three-room and four-room flats. The application period for this sales exercise is from Oct 25 to Nov 14.

HDB said in a press statement yesterday that Telok Blangah Towers is an integrated development with a total of 400 flats, comprising 90 SAs, 100 units of three-room and 210 units of four-room premium flats.

The SAs are sold with elder-friendly features such as grab bars and non-slip flooring. Fittings include built-in wardrobes, kitchen cabinets and cooking facilities.

The project is located at the junction of Telok Blangah Street 31 and Telok Blangah Drive, and is next to a range of shops and eateries, a supermarket, wet market and hawker centre. It is also near the Bukit Merah Town Centre, and the upcoming MRT stations at Labrador Park and Telok Blangah.

Punggol Lodge, located in Punggol East along Punggol Road, has 516 flats comprising 52 units three-room and 464 units four-room flats.

The project is across the road from upcoming commercial facilities such as an eating-house, supermarket and shops, and is within walking distance from the Damai LRT station. It is also near the Punggol MRT Station, bus interchange and future Punggol Town Centre.

An exhibition will be held at the Habitat Forum, HDB Hub, during the application period. Those interested can obtain the sales brochure, and view the 3D models and sample finishes on display.

Potential buyers can also visit HDB's e-Sales website at www.hdb.gov.sg/esales, or look out for newspaper advertisements on the two projects.