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| Punggol Surroundings |
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Once acclaimed for its sumptuous seafood and boatels that provided services like docking and renting of boats for boating,
water-skiing and skin-diving lessons, Punggol is now developing into a place with buzz, groove and style. A budding town served
by an integrated transportation network, Punggol has all the makings for a new and exciting lifestyle.
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| A Lifestyle Of Convenience |
The North-East MRT line provides quick and hassle-free connections island-wide. With Tampines Expressway (TPE) just minutes away,
and linked to CTE, SLE and PIE, travelling to and from Punggol could not be easier. The Punggol LRT and Bus Interchange further
provide the framework for an integrated transportation system.
A variety of facilities are available in Punggol, providing shopping and dining convenience at the Town Centre, Punggol Plaza, and
clusters of eating houses and shops around the LRT stations. Take your pick from the splendid variety and relax knowing that your
needs are well taken care of.
As for educational institutions in Punggol, a good selection of schools is found in the town itself, such as Edgefield Primary,
Mee Toh School, Greendale Secondary and Punggol Secondary.
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| Punggol Topaz |
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Punggol 21, a new town announced in 1996, now teen-aged, not yet 21, but still babyish in terms of amenities, gets another precinct. Designated a
BTO (Build to Order), an idea of "if you place an order, and enough people place an order, it will be built"; a 5-years lead time, mind you, but it
will be built. Named Punggol Topaz by HDB, it is another in a series of precincts named after gems, following Punggol Emerald and Punggol
Sapphire. "This new development is set to dazzle" says HDB in its Punggol Topaz minisite. Bright and shiny, I suppose. "Shiny!", says Gollum (a.k.a
Smagol), of Lord of the Rings fame.
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In its press release issued on 22nd Dec 2010, HDB stated that 95% of the flat supply will be set aside for First-Timer households. The application
period is from 22 Dec 2010 to 4 Jan 2011. Interestingly, by 22nd Dec, 5pm, there were 777 applicants; and by 24th Dec 2010, 8AM, there were 2859
applicants for the 1010 flats available.
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| Historical Background |
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Kampong Punggol, which was located in the vicinity of the Punggol Jetty, was believed to have existed 200 years ago,
even before Sir Stamford Raffles founded Singapore. It was one of the oldest settlements in Singapore. The original settlers
were predominantly Malays. Fishing was then the main activity. Villagers also planted fruits and vegetables.
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Abstract from http://www.ura.gov.sg/dgp_reports/punggol/int-hist.html
In Malay, Punggol (also spelled Ponggol), means hurling sticks at the branches of fruit trees to bring the fruits down to the
ground. It also refers to a place where fruits and forest produce are offered for wholesale.
The early Chinese immigrants, who settled in Punggol from the mid 19th century onwards, were engaged in plantation work
(mainly rubber). As more and more Chinese immigrants settled in Punggol, poultry farming and pig rearing activities flourished.
Trading on farm produce, fruits and vegetables was carried out in the marketplace at the former eighth milestone of
Punggol Road. The Serangoon River mouth became the docking point for fishing boats where fishermen gathered to sell their catch.
In the 1960s, basic amenities like piped water, electricity, paved roads, and drainage systems were introduced through government
and self-help programmes. It was also at this time that television became popular and antennas could be seen installed on many kampong
rooftops.
Poultry and pig farms were gradually phased out when redevelopment commenced in the 1970s. Land vacated by resettled farmers were
then tendered out on short term leases for non-pollutive agricultural activities (eg. vegetable farming). Punggol was also known for
its sumptuous seafood and boatels that provided services like docking and renting of boats for boating, water-skiing and skin-diving
lessons. These seafood restaurants and boatels have since been relocated to facilitate reclamation works.
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| What's happening in Punggol North on a bright Sunday morning (Submitted Articles) |
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11th March 07
I have been living in Punggol North for the past few years. Normally Sunday is a rest day and most people
tend to sleep a little late. This morning, I happen to wake up a bit earlier and went for a jog around our little town.
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What I saw surprised me. In an open field next to Block 128, I saw hundredths of residents, dressed in red, colour
similar to our Singapore flag, exercising and demonstrating "tai qi" in tandem with recorded music from a tape
recorder. I watched for a while and decided to run back home for a camera to capture the event and to follow the group.
The participants came from various walks of life and community. Very young from 5 or 6 years old to senior citizens from
50 to almost 80 years old. Wheel-chair bounds can also be seen.
When I return with my camera, the sea of red was already marching along Punggol Field road, passed Meridian LRT station.
Leaders carrying red-flags were seen at traffic junctions stopping and guiding participants towards Block 196 function hall.
I was told our MP miss Penny Low will be addressing the crowd. It was heartening to know our MP also wakes up early to join
Punggol residents.
Residents walking passed Meriden LRT station towards Econ. Behind Econ is the Function Hall where the residents will
meet our MP miss Penny Low.
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| Articles - Child Care Centre |
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The decision to enroll your child in a Child Care Centre need weeks if not months of careful planning.
Normally as required by MCYS, Child Care Centres are required to observe the following operating hours.
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Full day child care
| Monday to Friday | no later than 7.00 am to no earlier than 7.00 pm |
| Saturday | no later than 7.00 am to no earlier than 2.00 pm |
Half day child care
| Monday to Friday | no later than 7.00 am to no earlier than 1.00 pm |
| Saturday | no later than 7.00 am to no earlier than 2.00 pm |
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| Birds in My Backyard — Punggol 21 (Article reproduced with permission from James Wong) |
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Since I moved to Punggol 21 in 2003, a new HDB estate in the NorthEast of Singapore, I have been fascinated by the nature around this
developing estate. There are open grasslands, ponds and small patches of wetland all around me.
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Before I started exploring deeper into these areas, I always chanced upon Egrets and Long-tailed Shrikes perching in the grassland
along the roads. After an NPS outing to the Punggol grasslands led by Vincent Quek in 2004, I realised that Punggol is one of
the places I could explore, with the added advantage that it is so close to where I live. In the weekends, I would usually wake up
early and head down to the Punggol grasslands. The morning always began with a great view of the sunrise. |
Great Erget
500mm with 1.4x 10D (shoot using manual focus. Taken by surpise when it start to flew by
while I was strolling in the grassland)
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