Land Tender Close : 18 July 2024
Est Public Sales Launch : Q4 2025
On the 21 June 2023, the government announced the Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme for the second half of 2023 (2H2023), which comprises eight Confirmed List sites and nine Reserve List sites. These sites can yield about 8,590 private residential units, 98,250 sqm gross floor area (GFA) of commercial space and 530 hotel rooms.
Of the sites announced, the De Souza Avenue land plot was amongst the sites under the Reserve List, with more information on the land plot available in Nov 2023.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | De Souza Avenue |
| Planning Area | Bukit Timah |
| Site Area | 19,245.2 m2 |
| Gross Plot Ratio | 1.6 |
| Maximum Gross Floor Area (GFA) | 30,793 m2 (A minimum 500 m2 GFA for childcare centre is stipulated for the site.) |
| Land Use | Residential (Non-Landed) |
| Maximum Building Height | 153m SHD or 10 Storeys (whichever is lower) |
| Est. Housing Units | 355 |
| Sales Agent | URA |
16 April 2024
SINGAPORE’S Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has released two residential sites at Canberra Crescent and De Souza Avenue for tender.
The land plots are confirmed list sites that fall under the government land sales (GLS) programme for the first half of 2024, URA announced on Tuesday (Apr 16).
Mogul.sg chief research officer Nicholas Mak believes property developers of all sizes would be attracted to both sites, which he deemed “Goldilocks”-sized land parcels – not too big nor too small.
He noted that six of the 10 GLS sites on the confirmed list are estimated to yield more than 500 units each. Some developers may consider such large projects riskier and avoid bidding for such land.
16 April 2024
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has released two residential sites at Canberra Crescent and De Souza Avenue for sale today under the first half 2024 (1H2024) Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme.
The two sites at Canberra Crescent and De Souza Avenue are launched for sale under the Confirmed List and can potentially yield about 730 residential units in total. These form part of the 5,450 residential units to be made available via the Confirmed List of the 1H2024 GLS programme. To cater to demand, the Government has increased the Confirmed List supply of private housing in the GLS programme to 5,450 units in 1H2024, from 4,090 units in 1H2023 and 5,160 units in 2H2023. This is the highest supply on the Confirmed List in a single GLS Programme since the 2H2013 GLS Programme.
The tender for the Canberra Crescent and De Souza Avenue sites will close at 12 noon on 18 July 2024.
| Site Location (1) | Canberra Crescent | De Souza Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| Site Area | 20,437.3 m2 (2) | 19,245.4 m2 |
| Land Use Zoning / Allowable Development | Residential | Residential |
| Maximum Gross Floor Area (GFA)(3) | 32,700 m2 | 30,793 m2 |
| Maximum Building Height (4) | 50 – 55 m SHD | 153 m SHD or 10 Storeys (whichever is lower) |
| Estimated Number of Housing Units (5) | 375 units | 355 units |
| Lease Period | 99 years | 99 years |
(1) Canberra Crescent, De Souza Avenue
(2) Final site area is subject to cadastral survey
(3) A minimum GFA of 600 m2 and 500 m2 for childcare centre is stipulated for the Canberra
Crescent and De Souza Avenue sites respectively
(4) Building height is based on Singapore Height Datum (SHD)
(5) Actual number of housing units provided by the developer may vary
The Land Parcel at the junction of Old Jurong Road and Jalan Jurong Kechil (bounded by Old Jurong Road to the north, the proposed De Souza Avenue extension (to be constructed by others) to the east, and Jalan Jurong Kechil to the west) is intended for residential development within the larger Beauty World precinct. Beauty World MRT station on the Downtown Line is about 1km away.
The Beauty World precinct has evolved from a local village centre to an urban village with 2-storey shophouses lining Cheong Chin Nam Road, Chun Tin Road and Jalan Jurong Kechil, as well as shopping centres along Upper Bukit Timah Road. Today, the area offers a variety of retail, food and beverage amenities.
The Land Parcel is within easy reach of several green recreational areas, namely Bukit Batok Nature Park, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Bukit Timah Park Connector, the Rail Corridor, and the Coast-to-Coast Trail, as well as nearby educational institutions such as Bukit Timah Primary School and Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School.
The Land Parcel is also well connected to major roads and expressways such as Old Jurong Road, Upper Bukit Timah Road, and the Pan Island Expressway (PIE).
The Successful Tenderer is required to provide an Early Childhood Development Centre 1 (ECDC) within the Land Parcel for a minimum of 10 years from the date of issuance of the ECDC license. A minimum of 500m2 GFA shall be set aside for the ECDC, with each ECDC having a minimum size of 500 m2 . The ECDC is estimated to accommodate a total capacity of 100 children. The GFA of the ECDC is to be computed as part of the total maximum permissible GFA for the proposed development.
The Successful Tenderer is not allowed to strata subdivide the ECDC space and the ECDC space shall form part of the common property of the future residential development. After the initial 10-year period, the MCST/owner may convert the ECDC space within the development to other community uses, e.g. elder care centre, subject to the landuse planning quantum controls specified in Condition 4.2 and approval of ECDA, URA and relevant agencies. In the event ECDA, URA and relevant agencies deem that the space is no longer suitable or required for other community-based uses, the space can be converted for other compatible uses, subject to the approval of the Competent Authority and the land use planning quantum controls specified in Condition 4.2.
The ECDC space should preferably be located on the ground floor of the building. The ECDC space shall not be located at the basement nor above the 5th storey of the proposed development. The ECDC shall be located away from the main roads with sufficient space for the designated pickup/drop-off points to be provided for the ECDC.
The ECDC space is to be located near the perimeter and access points (e.g. main entrance) of the development to facilitate public access. The Successful Tenderer shall provide for seamless and convenient pedestrian access from the nearest public transport node (e.g. bus stop) for parents arriving by public transport. The Successful Tenderer shall provide a single vehicular access point for entry into the development, with adequate segregation of vehicular traffic from the residents and the ECDC, e.g. separate lanes within the development catering to residential and ECDC uses. The ECDC will also need to ensure sufficient queuing distance to prevent vehicular traffic tailing back to public roads.
The ECDC will need to be served by a pick-up/drop-off facility with minimal sheltered walking distance and barrier-free accessibility, especially if a shared pick-up/drop-off facility is proposed. This pick-up/drop-off facility will need to be easily accessible from the local road. All pick-up and drop-off activities of the ECDC shall not spill over to public roads nor be conducted along the public roads at all times. The appropriate security and amenity measures must be provided in the overall design of the proposed development to safeguard the resident’s privacy and living environment.
The Successful Tenderer is required to provide designated car parking spaces for the ECDC facility. The number of parking lots shall be based on the prevailing Parking Places (Provision of Parking Places and Parking Spaces) Rules.
The Successful Tenderer is strongly encouraged to provide a pedestrian side gate along Jalan Jurong Kechil for residents to have convenient access to the existing bus stop along Jalan Jurong Kechil.
16 Nov 2023
TWO residential sites in Holland Drive and Upper Bukit Timah are now available for application, the Urban Redevelopment Authority said on Thursday (Nov 16).
The 99-year leasehold sites can yield more than 1,000 private housing units in total and have been released under the Government Land Sales (GLS) programme’s reserve list for the second half of 2023.
The Upper Bukit Timah site is located at De Souza Avenue, with the potential to build about 355 residential units on the 19,245.2 sq m plot. Buildings should be at most 153 m SHD or 10 storeys high. The site has a maximum GFA of 30,793 sq m; at least 500 sq m of GFA should be set aside for childcare services.
16 Nov 2023
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has released two residential sites at Holland Drive and De Souza Avenue for sale today under the 2nd half 2023 (2H2023) Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme.
These sites at Holland Drive and De Souza Avenue are available for application under the Reserve List and can potentially yield about 680 residential units and 355 residential units respectively.
21 Jun 2023
The Confirmed List supply of private housing in the GLS programme has been further ramped up by 26% in 2H2023 compared to 1H2023.
With the 2H2023 supply, the total Confirmed List supply of around 9,250 units for the whole of 2023 will be the highest in a decade.
Complementing the property market cooling measures, this supply injection will bring the total pipeline supply of private housing (including ECs) to about 63,500 units, and cater to resilient demand.
| S/N | Location | Site Area (ha) | Proposed GPR | Est Residential Units | Est Hotel Rooms | Est Comm. Space (m2) | Est Available Date | Sales Agent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Sites | ||||||||
| 1 | Lentor Gardens | 2.06 | 2.1 | 500 | 0 | 0 | Available | URA |
| 2 | Senja Close (EC) | 1.01 | 3.0 | 295 | 0 | 0 | Available | HDB |
| 3 | Holland Drive | 1.23 | 4.7 | 680 | 0 | 0 | Nov-2023 | URA |
| 4 | De Souza Avenue | 1.91 | 1.6 | 350 | 0 | 0 | Nov-2023 | URA |
| 5 | Tampines Street 95 (EC) | 2.25 | 2.5 | 560 | 0 | 0 | Nov-2023 | HDB |
| 6 | Zion Road (Parcel B) | 0.92 | 5.6 | 605 | 0 | 0 | Dec-2023 | URA |
| Commercial Sites | ||||||||
| 7 | Punggol Walk | 1.00 | 1.4 | 0 | 0 | 13,350 | Available | URA |
| White Sites | ||||||||
| 8 | Woodlands Avenue 2 | 2.75 | 4.2 | 440 | 0 | 78,000 | Available | URA |
| Hotel Sites | ||||||||
| 9 | River Valley Road | 1.02 | 2.8 | 0 | 530 | 2,000 | Available | URA |
| Total (Reserve List) | 3,430 | 530 | 93,350 | |||||
21 Jun 2023
Land supply for private housing has been further beefed up for the second half of 2023, taking the total confirmed supply for the year to its highest in a decade.
In all, the eight sites on the confirmed list of the Government Land Sales (GLS) programme announced on Wednesday will yield about 5,160 private residential units, including 560 executive condominium (EC) units, and 4,900 sq m gross floor area (GFA) of commercial space.
