New Sembawang North BTO Flats Available for Sale in July

SENGKANG BEACON

In October last year, HDB announced that Sembawang North will be a 53ha site within Sembawang town, delivering about 10,000 housing units - 8,000 BTO flats and 2,000 private housing units - when fully developed.

\"When fully developed, homes in Sembawang North will be well-served by a comprehensive range of amenities, green spaces, and public transport,\" it said on Sunday.

According to HDB, Sembawang Beacon's design is inspired by the area's rich maritime heritage. It was once home to the British naval base in the 1920s, where black-and-white houses served as quarters for naval officers.

\"The residential blocks and drop-off porches of Sembawang Beacon are designed to incorporate elements reminiscent of these colonial houses, featuring white facades outlined by bold black frames,\" HDB said.

\"Blue accents on the block facades echo the colour of the sea, paying homage to the area’s heritage.\"

On the ground floor, black-and-white downhang screens will not only offer shade but mirror the drop blinds typically found in colonial corridors and verandahs. In addition, recreational spaces, including a playground featuring nautical motifs and elements such as a lighthouse play structure, will reflect the maritime theme.

Meanwhile, the project's landscaping will \"bring nature closer\" to residents’ doorsteps, with several green spaces such as a roof garden and an open lawn, as well as native plants \"carefully selected to beautify\" the environment, and attract fauna such as birds and butterflies, HDB said.

Plants such as the Sembawang tree will also be planted in the common areas to create gathering places that \"capture the spirit of old Singapore\", it added.

Additionally, features like rain gardens will be incorporated to cleanse rainwater from surface runoff.

HDB said that it will continue to incorporate each town’s heritage and distinct features into the planning and design of new housing areas, so that their \"unique character\" and identity can be preserved for future generations of Singaporeans.

About 19,600 BTO flats will be launched in 2025, as part of the government's efforts to boost public housing supply and meet rising demand.

\"We remain committed to ensuring a strong public housing supply, with at least 50,000 new flats to be built in the next three years to meet Singaporeans’ housing needs,\" Mr Chee added on Sunday.

According to the source: CNA.