BISHAN & TOA PAYOHLocated just beyond the city fringe, Bishan and Toa Payoh are established towns with attractive housing, vibrant commercial nodes and a diverse range of amenities. Residents can look forward to better transport connectivity, new parks and enhancement of existing recreational facilities.

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Artist’s Impression of Bidadari Estate Alkaff Lake

Artist’s Impression of Bidadari Estate Town Plaza

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upcoming BTO flats, Joo Seng Green

Artist’s Impression of upcoming BTO flats, Toa Payoh Crest

Disclaimer: This brochure aims to give a broad idea of future developments in the next five years and does not form part of the Draft Master Plan 2013. All information provided is updated as at October 2013 but may be subject to change depending on developmental needs. While reasonable endeavours have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, locations shown in the maps as well as illustrations are indicative only, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority disclaims all liability for any injury, loss or damage whatsoever that may arise as a result of any inaccuracy, error or omission in the information.

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How towns are plannedOur towns are planned with a comprehensive range of facilities to meet the needs of current and future residents. These include housing, shops, schools, libraries, sports facilities, community clubs and parks – all important in ensuring a liveable, self-sufficient town. The facilities are carefully distributed across each town to ensure good accessibility, supported by an efficient transport network. Most towns also have commercial nodes and other employment centres such as industrial estates and business parks within the town or nearby, to provide job opportunities close to homes. These facilities and employment centres will be developed according to demand.

The detailed planning and implementation of plans for each town is a joint effort of many government agencies.

Comprising a stretch of two-storey shophouses on both sides of Upper Thomson Road, Thomson Village is a vibrant area, thriving with an interesting mix of shops and eateries. With the completion of the future Upper Thomson MRT station, more people will be able to visit this identity node and enjoy the wide variety of food establishments in the area.

Bishan and Toa Payoh residents have many recreational options, including MacRitchie Reservoir, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and Toa Payoh Town Park, and the popular park connector along Kallang River. To further improve access to parks, most households in both towns have been planned to be within 400m of a park or park connector. Existing facilities will also be enhanced to provide residents with more attractive outdoor spaces to enjoy. For example:

• Toa Payoh Sports and Recreation Centre will be revamped with a possible integration with the town park and library• AnewBidadari Park that will retain the original terrain and greenery where possible, and incorporate a new lake

Housing: New places to live, more amenities for all

Identity: The endearing charm of Thomson Village

Leisure: Enthralling new attractions

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Transport: Strengthening the links

Travelling within Bishan and Toa Payoh as well as to other parts of Singapore will be faster and more convenient with the following enhancements to the public transportation network:

• TheThomson Line with 3 stations in the area, namely Bright Hill, Upper Thomson and Caldecott. Caldecott MRT station will serve as an interchange station to connect with the Circle Line• Anewintegrated transport hub with Woodleigh MRT station to serve Bidadari Estate and beyond

To meet travel needs: • TheNorth-South Expressway will reduce travelling time to the city centre and alleviate traffic load on major arterial roads such as Marymount Road and Thomson Road• Road improvement works for Bidadari Estate including realignment and widening of Upper Aljunied Road, widening of Mount Vernon Road and construction of proposed Bidadari Park Drive• Road widening will be carried out to ease traffic flows, such as Braddell Road, Wan Tho Avenue, Upper Thomson Road, Sin Ming Avenue and Bishan Street 22

Residents will find opportunities to upgrade within their familiar neighbourhoods or form families near their parents’ homes. A variety of new housing options will be available in Bishan and Toa Payoh:

• Bidadari Estate, which capitalises on the site’s distinctive character, is envisioned as “A Community in a Garden”• New residential areas around Caldecott MRT interchange station which will enjoy high accessibility to public transportation• Infillresidential sites at Lorong 4/Lorong 5 Toa Payoh, Meyappa Chettiar Road and Jalan Bunga Rampai which tap on all the existing amenities of the sites

The needs of residents will be well taken care of by existing and new facilities:• Neweducationalinstitutionswillbeadded,includinga future junior college at the junction of Sin Ming Avenue and Marymount Road• Lions Home along Bishan Street 13 will be built to meet the needs of the elderly• New commercial facilities will be developed in areas around Potong Pasir and Woodleigh MRT stations