Punggol

Introduction

Punggol, an area northeast of Singapore bordering Sengkang, Seletar and Yio Chu Kang, is slated to be the new face of heartland living in Singapore. Currently boasting 16,700 flats with an average of 3,000 units constructed every year, and reaching a targeted 96,000 apartments eventually, this zone is set to attract young dwellers and investors alike. This estate is marked by many noteworthy "firsts" including Punggol 21-plus, a major project to develop the coastline in Punggol to allow water activities such as canoeing and kayaking within a freshwater lake. In addition, Singapore"s first truly "green" housing project, Treetops@Punggol, will be built here. This build-to-order project was awarded the Platinum Green Mark Award for its eco-friendly features like corridor lights powered by solar panels, common areas washed by recycled rainwater and a centralised chute for recyclable material on every floor. One of the up-and-coming residential zones in Singapore, this estate promises to provide one with a high standard of living with these impressive projects and more.