Punggol Watertown

Watertown is a sustainable integrated development located in Punggol, Singapore, next to Punggol MRT/LRT station. The project features a retail and residential component and is Punggol's first integrated waterfront development, with the Punggol Waterway located right next to the development.[5]

Watertown
Alternative namesPunggol Watertown
General information
TypeResidential condominiums
LocationPunggol, Singapore
CompletedQ4 2015 (Retail)
Q1 2017 (Residential)
CostS$ 1.6 billion
OwnerFar East Organization
Technical details
Floor count11 to 14
Floor area332,912 square feet (30,928.5 m2)
Lifts/elevators42
Design and construction
ArchitectRSP Architects
DeveloperFrasers Centrepoint
Far East Organization
Sekisui House
Structural engineerMeinhardt (S) Pte Ltd
Main contractorHyundai Engineering & Construction
References
[1][2][3][4]

The residential component consists of 11 residential condominium towers ranging from 11 storeys to 14 storeys which are located above the retail component, the Waterway Point. Waterway Point was completed by end 2015 and the condominium was completed in 2017.

History

The development was announced in October 2011 by property developer Frasers Centerpoint Limited. Jointly developed with Far East Organization and Sekisui House, it features 992 units comprising suites, SOHO apartments, sky patios, and condominium apartments.[2]

Retail

Waterway Point
Main article: Waterway Point
Waterway Point had its soft launch on January 18, 2016

Waterway Point comprises a mixed tenant of approximately 30% F&B, 40% retail, 15% entertainment, 15% others (education institutions, banks, civic & community amenities such as a library). It is the first mall in Singapore to be integrated with a town square and a visitors’ centre which provides an avenue for residents and the public to learn more about the heritage of Punggol through exhibitions and civic and community events.[6] The mall had a soft launch on 18 January 2016,[7] and was officially opened on 19 April that year.[8]

Residential
Construction of Watertown in 2014.

Design

The condominium towers are designed to suit different lifestyles and has different apartment types. The first apartment style which is known as the Suites, ranges from 1-bedroom to 2-bedrooms which will have a floor area of 50 to 55 square metres. The second apartment style is known as SOHO (Small office, Home office), ranges from 2-bedrooms to 3-bedrooms and has a floor area of 55 to 78 square metres. The third apartment style known as the Condominiums, ranges from 2-bedrooms to 3-bedrooms with a floor area of 87 to 112 square metres. The last apartment style known as the Sky Patio, ranges from 2-bedrooms to 4-bedrooms will have a floor area of 91 to 136 square metres.

Green features

The residential towers features a sustainable design and was awarded the BCA Green Mark Gold Plus award in 2014. The building envelope of the towers are designed to minimize heat gain and the towers also features high performance glazing as well as cool paints to minimize heat gain as well. Extensive greenery is also incorporated into the condominium to reduce the island heat of Singapore and all lifts within the development uses regenerative drives to conserve energy. Appliances such as eco-friendly refrigerators, washing machines & air-conditioners are provided within each apartment. Gas water heaters are also provided for up to 73% of the units[4]

Facilities

There are various recreational facilities within the residential towers, such as swimming pools, BBQ cabana, deck terrace, landscape garden, gym, tennis court and spa steam rooms.[9]

Sales launch

On 18 January 2012, Far East Organisation launched a preview sales with 255 units and sold 160 units within the first 5 hours of the launch.[10] The official sales launch was on 20th of that month and prices for the apartments ranged from $980 to $1500 psf (per square foot).[11]

References
  1. "Watertown Fact Sheet". Water Town Punggol. Archived from the original on 2 October 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  2. "Announcement of Watertown" (PDF). Fraser and Neave. 5 Oct 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  3. "Hyundai E&C Wins $380 Mil. Watertown Complex Project in Singapore". The Korea Economic Daily. 31 Aug 2012. Retrieved 4 Dec 2014.
  4. "Punggol Watertown (Residential)". BCA Green Mark. Retrieved 4 Dec 2014.
  5. "Upcoming Shopping Mall is significant addition to the new Punggol Waterfront project" (PDF). Fraser and Neave. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  6. "PUNGGOL'S LEADING INTEGRATED WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL DEVELOPMENT SHAPING UP". Far East Organisation. 5 October 2012. Archived from the original on 28 February 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  7. "Why Waterway Point is anchored for success". The Edge Property. January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  8. "Waterway Point officially opens". Channel News Asia. April 19, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  9. "Punggol Watertown". Punggol. Retrieved 4 Dec 2014.
  10. "Watertown Attracts Strong Interest" (PDF). Far East Organisation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-09-05. Retrieved 3 Dec 2014.
  11. "Residential Apartments near Punggol Waterway". Ong Poh Lin. 27 Jan 2012. Retrieved 3 Dec 2014.
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