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Toa Payoh West is set to receive a new school, parks, and a shopping mall as part of a masterplan to transform the area over the next decade. The plans, unveiled by National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat on October 31, aim to enhance the infrastructure and introduce new homes and amenities to make the town an attractive place to live for all generations.
Proposals for the new school are being studied to meet the growing demand from new families moving into the area. The demand for schools is expected to be fueled by future residents of Toa Payoh Hillside, a 1,600-unit Build-To-Order (BTO) project adjacent to Caldecott MRT station. The BTO project will contribute to the total of over 6,000 new homes planned for the area, along with a few private housing units.
Adjacent to the BTO project, a new mixed-use development featuring a shopping mall is being built to serve as Toa Payoh West's "second heart." A plaza and a wellness park with nature-themed playgrounds, a jogging track, fitness stations, and quieter spaces will be connected to the development. The park will be shaped to follow the hilly terrain of the area, with lower-rise buildings and open spaces interspersed among taller residential blocks.
A new 15-meter-wide walkway lined with trees will be constructed between Caldecott station and Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, connecting the western part of the town to the rest of the development. The rejuvenation of Toa Payoh West will build upon the wider transformation of the neighborhood, providing residents with more choices and making the town a better home for people of all ages.
In addition to the new school and parks, the masterplan includes the construction of assisted living flats, known as community care apartments, at Toa Payoh Hillside. These apartments will have sheltered access to Caldecott MRT station and amenities like an Active Ageing Centre. The first block of assisted living flats will consist of 260 flats with features like colored signs and grab bars to aid residents in moving around safely and confidently.
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