| Come 2010, residents of Punggol and Sengkang will have more
great spaces for relaxation and recreation at their doorsteps.
This was revealed when the URA recently unveiled design
proposals for a new 4.9 km waterfront promenade which will
open up access to the breathtaking Punggol coast.
The $13 million coastal walkway will have three segments, each
with its own unique theme and attractions. For instance, the
Punggol Point Walk will have a 0.6 ha park with a unique lotus
pond forming the gateway to the waterfront. Nature lovers can
enjoy leisurely strolls amidst the diverse variety of trees and
plants at the second attraction called Nature Walk. A doubletiered
promenade affording unblocked views of Sungei Serangoon
will be the highlight of the third zone, the Riverside Walk.
LOOK Architects has been commissioned for the project, and
construction will commence next year.
The promenade will be built to connect two proposed sports and
recreational clusters at Punggol Point and along Sungei Serangoon.
The promenade will also be linked to new park connectors
planned by the National Parks Board along Sungei Punggol and
Sungei Serangoon.
Together, these will complete the entire waterfront promenade
loop around Punggol from Sengkang Park to Punggol Park,
providing a continuous walk along the Punggol coastline and
creating new recreational opportunities at the waterfront for
public enjoyment.
Punggol Point was identified by the URA in 2002 as part of the
Parks and Waterbodies and Identity Plans to be one of the five
coastal areas (together with Changi, Pasir Ris, Pulau Ubin and
Coney Island) to be developed as recreational spots.
The plans aimed to introduce new activities and attractions that
will not only enhance visitors’ experiences, but also preserve the
unique laid-back and village-like appeal that these areas are
well-known for. The proposed promenade thus brings us a step
closer to realising the vision of making Punggol Point a truly
enchanting and endearing destination.
The most recent proposals were exhibited at the Pasir Ris-
Punggol GRC Kampong Family Day on 18 November 2007.
Mr Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Defence and MP for Pasir Ris-
Punggol GRC, who graced the event, said, “The opening up of
the waterfront will benefit the residents most…I myself can’t
wait to enjoy all the new leisure facilities. Together, we can
energise the area and help create a vibrant seaside town right
here in Punggol.”
The waterfront promenade is indeed a highly-anticipated project
among the residents. Mr Thomas Yong, a resident of Punggol,
said, “I’m very excited as I believe this is the first boardwalk
right within a residential town.” “Marvellous!” was one word
which another resident, Mr Vincent Leong, had for the proposed
facilities. “I’m really looking forward and hope for their
implementation as soon as possible.”
In fact, there are other attractions planned for Punggol Point.
These include a horse-riding centre and a restaurant development.
At Sungei Serangoon, a new golf driving range is already being
constructed. More attractions will be built when the remaining
land parcels are successfully tendered out. | 
