Cecil Lee

Part 2: The area around HDB Fernvale Acres has an interesting past. 1. Jalan Kayu Road was the gateway towards Seletar East & West Camp. Whenever army vehicles past through this "yellow" stretch, one can start to have the distinctive smells of pig rearing. In the 1970's to 1980's Seletar Camp was host to : School of Combat Engineers, School of Driver Training. And School of Manpower Management = where I was trained as a reservist Chief Clerk under the G2 or S2 branch of the armed forces. 2. There was once a small HDB satellite town with only Four Blocks of low rise flats. Surprisingly, there was a market, a food court, Mcdonalds, the usual 4D outlet, an aquarium shop; Post Office, POSBank branch, UOB branch and lots of other sundry shops within this estate. 2.1. Unfortunately around 2009, this estate was torn down and re-developed as The Greenwich. 3. In PINK: Around 2001, the government gave the approval to re-name Jalan Woodbridge as Gerald Drive so that a new condo there could be sold by MCL land. Else, who wants to have an address as Block 100 Jalan Woodbridge ? In Singapore? 4. In the future, there is a plan to have a link road between Yio Chu Kang Road to Lorong Buangkok . This is a plus for residents living near-by. If so, Lorong Buangkok leads directly towards the start of entry into KPE leading towards the city. 5. The rich history of that area includes: Kampong Tongkang Pechah and Jalan Tongkang Pechah. Today, this village and Lorong all but disappeared. The reason for this name is in the past, old Tongkangs (wooden work/carrier boats) that were no longer usable were simply discarded at the tip of this river. Thus it's name. 6. Another interesting fact is that Singapore's last Kampong: Kampong Lorong Buangkok is for now still there = Off the cycling path. There is also a narrow concrete bridge as a marker towards the cycyling path. 7. Fernvale Acres is in the past considered as at the fringe of the Seletar Farmway land. 8. For those new to Sengkang: Blocks starting with 100 = Rivervale; 200 = Compassvale; 300 = Anchorvale. While Fernvale takes on (to some) the less appealing Block 400's. (The first three estates takes on a Maritime time. Hmm.. Fernvale? not much I guess. 9. No promises, according to one MRT visionary chart, it lists a "Neram" MRT station. And I am guessing that the only available plot of land is between what I had written in Blue to the upper stretch of Yio Chu Kang. My guess? Could be around the junction of Yio CHu Kang and Jalan Kayu. CAUTION: Please don't take my words on this. As anything can change OR I may be off the mark on this! CAVEAT EMPTOR! Thus I am not liable for any misinformation! Your guess is as good as mine! Or none-at all! 10. If one has the time can read these links to understand where the ground zero of Woodbridge Hospital was in the past. And also 11. This is 2018's street directory map of the area: 11.1 The Jalan Kayu Joint Temple (directly 12 O'clock high) beside Fernvale Lodge is not an issue. 11.2 According to the proposed blue print, stations are: Jalan Kayu, Neram and 7 0'clock below this map is Travistock. Thus in my opinion, the future Seletar MRT perhaps will not stray too far off from this Jalan Kayu / Yio Chu Kang junction. Perhaps, may be the station could be at Begonia Park. Which is less than 1Km from this site. Again, your guess is as good as mine!

Part 5: Where are the location of the bins (recycle & common) in my block? 1. If possible, try to give these two stacks/units a miss:- Stack #346 = Unit Kitchen wall next to bin lobby and close-by to the main door. #308 = Main Door facing a bin. 2. How about also giving this stack/unit a miss? If you can? 3330 = Unit close-by to the bins.

Part 4: Steer clear of low floor units facing or nearby to the Precinct Pavilion (PP). 1. As this develop has only 310 units, there is only one Precinct Pavilion. 2. One cannot control the activities within the PP especially funerals and on one's auspicious festive holidays like Chinese New Year. 3. If possible, avoid purchasing low floor units that either overlook into the PP or nearby to it. 3.1 Stacks #340 and #330 = low floors over looking into the PP. 3.2 Stacks #328, #332 and #350 nearby to the PP.

Question: I am planning to buy a new flat around middle of next year, but do not know how big the flat will be yet. How should I go about seeking your advice on my suitable flat facing directions first? Reply: Frankly, flat facing direction is but one of the many considerations: Depending on your strategy, you can consider one of these three options:- Where all your considerations will be looked at to finding your best homes.

Part 3: Should we be too concerned with the drainage on this plot of land? 1. Normally, if the drainage is not covered, the Shapes and Forms: Water Classics applies especially to the yellow highlighted stacks. 2. Here, we need to carefully understand: a. The drainage flow direction b. Flow rate like? Gentle or Fast. (Of course, affected by the seasons: rainy or dry season) 3. Since the site plan indicates: "Drainage Reserve" Covered, then this is fine or okay or no issue. 4. Common sense (not really Feng Shui, here) is that if the soil beside the drainage is always damp; and if there is no termite treatment; there is a high chance of a termite infestation of homes near-by to this canal.

Part 2: Old school Courtyard style Traditional layout for Highrise Living 1. Traditional homes and even palaces such as the forbidden city has this style of a courtyard style layout plan. 2. In Singapore, the earliest examples are that of Outram Park and Block 3 and 4 Queens Road that house the famous West Lake Eating House @ 4 Queens Road. 2.1 This is the combined Block 3 and 4 layout. Where the 1st level is the carpark. While 2nd storey holds the open space / air-wells and shops:- Above: The above design looks much like either a floating boat or an aircraft carrier don't you think so? 3. The 1st Phase of HDB Punngol Estate in the early 2000's also spot a variant of this type of roof-top (court-yard style) design:- 3.1 Above: Outlined in RED are six distinctive blocks: where the stacks/units either face outwards or inwards. For stacks/units facing inwards; instead of looking at a barren Multi-storey Car Park (MSCP's) roof-top where an additional car park space, these blocks end up with their own gardens built on-top of the roof. (Such as Blocks 101, 107, 109, 174 etc...) 3.2 In fact, even today, new generation of HDB flats carry on with this concept. Thus even if one's unit is facing inwards, one would have a lovely view of the landscaped garden. And not be greeted with cars on the roof-top rolling (while the occupants within trying to make-love). Or recently, a few couples were caught doing some monkey business "up-there"! Perhaps, they were only following our Dear Minister's advice on making babies ... ? 4. Sea Horizon condo also sports a variant of this (more classier) design where it resembles that of a floating "obese air-craft carrier" or vaguely resemble that of a luxury cruise ship:- 4.1. Units looking inwards can have a commanding view and also don't seem to be too close to the opposite block. As well as enjoy open space even if it is not just one level:- 4.2. Another mega condo development: The Interlace also is considered a city within a city as the level 1 is one huge flat platform deck. While the basement car park is right below it. Last I was there, the guards had to use an electric buggy to move-around. 5. Thus one can say that there are certain advantages with such a concept that was time tested since ancient times. (Then homes were low rise and landed properties). 6. Another advantage is that such a roof-top or courtyard brings with it a good place to rear toddlers and kids. As one do not need to venture out of the estate; the child usually have adequate space to .... and such a place is so public with many units "keeping" an eye on it that one may perhaps feel adequately secure, here. Even if there is a sudden change of weather, one can easily run into shelter in a matter of minutes.

Wishing good luck in your coming balloting??

Photos taken on 13 November 2018

Part 2: In 1966 the EastGlen site was actually one of the three main sources where rainwater flows towards the Sungei Simpang river: Directly above HDB EastGlen at 12 O'clock was the Sembawang Village: Sembawang Road remains unchanged till to-date. And the Sembawang Village is now a large vacant plot of land.. which will slowly being developed. Thus this plot (HDB EastGlen) has nothing out of the ordinary to be concerned about. And can be considered to be a virgin plot of land. Nothing like one see of a former cemetry or a market. Market land is not good as in the past, lots of slaughter has gone on of poultry and other livestock. This photo shows clearly the former Sembawang Village. If we continue the road to the right, it will lead us directly to Sembawang Park. This is an earlier Singapore 1954 map:-

Part 2: Where are the recycle and common rubbish bins? 1. Nowadays it is common to find the common rubbish bin(s) beside the main door of Condos & ECs. 2. Never expected to find such a similar situation in a HDB block. But, shockingly stacks #125, #163, #165 & #167 share this same concern. 3. Furthermore, for example stacks #185, #107, #119, & #201 have their main door pretty close to the common bin lobby.

HDB Melody Spring BTO launched in August 2018 was "unpopular" or under-subscribed. Thus HDB again did another launch of HDB Melody Spring BTO launch in November 2018 Therefore everthing remains the same ... Melody Spring.txt

Part 1: Introduction & Resources Sales Brochure: tampines-greengem.pdf Green Living 2-room Flexi, 3-, 4-, and 5-room flats Tampines GreenGem is bounded by Bedok Reservoir Road and Tampines Street 96. It is located near Tampines West MRT station and Bedok Reservoir Park, and comprises 13 residential blocks ranging from 13 to 17 storeys. You can choose from 1,086 units of 2-room Flexi, 3-, 4-, and 5-room flats. Tampines GreenGem's name is inspired by the development's nearby surroundings, such as the tranquil Bedok Reservoir Park, park connectors, and other nature spots in the town. Please refer to the site plan for the facilities to be provided in Tampines GreenGem. Facilities in this development will be opened to the public.

Plantation Grove Sales Brochure: Site Plan and Floor Plans plantation-grove.pdf Part 1: Introduction & Resources on HDB Plantation Grove @ Tengah HDB's description of this estate = At Home with Nature: 2-room Flexi, 3-, 4-, 5-room, and 3Gen flats 1. Located in the Plantation District of the new Tengah town, Plantation Grove is the first public housing development in this town. Designed with intimate wooded courtyards that form grove-like spaces, its name reflects the development's design approach and location. 2. Plantation Grove is located near 2 upcoming Jurong Region Line MRT stations, and will be served by bus services leading to the city and nearby towns. Autonomous vehicles will also be piloted at Plantation District to provide convenient first-mile-last-mile connection to key transport nodes and amenities. 3. Plantation Grove comprises 17 residential blocks ranging from 8 to 14 storeys. You can choose from 1,620 units of 2-room Flexi, 3-, 4-, 5-room, and 3Gen flats. 4. Please refer to the site plan for the facilities to be provided in Plantation Grove. Facilities in this development will be opened to the public. 5. About Plantation District 5.1 A key feature of this district is the Plantation Farmway, which will provide spaces to foster lifestyles centred around community gardening and farming. Key amenities such as a Community Club, Neighbourhood Centre, and a shopping street will also line the Plantation Farmway, and make it a vibrant place for residents. 5.2 Another key feature situated near to Plantation Grove is the Forest Fringe, a 15- to 20-metre wide linear green that will provide a tranquil and rustic environment for residents to enjoy flora and fauna. Residents will also be able to cycle and walk around Tengah easily via the extensive network of cycling and pedestrian paths throughout the district

Fernvale Acres @ Sengkang Sales Brochure: Site Plan and Floor Plans fernvale-acres.pdf Lease Commencement Date: Year 2021 Part 1: Introduction & Resources on Fernvale Acres HDB's description of this site: Rustic Living, 4- and 5-room flats, Fernvale Acres is bounded by Fernvale Lane and Yio Chu Kang Road. The development comprises 2 residential blocks that are 23-storey in height, and offers 330 units of 4- and 5-room flats. Fernvale Acres is designed to reflect the plantations from the site's farming past, which is conveyed through the use of rustic colours, textures, and lush planting. Please refer to the site plan for the facilities to be provided in Fernvale Acres. Facilities in this development will be opened to the public.

EastGlen @ Canberra Sales Brochure: Site Plan and Floor Plans eastglen-@-canberra.pdf Lease Commencement Date: Year 2020 Part 1: Introduction & Resources HDB's description of this site: Living Close to Nature, 3-, 4-, and 5-room flats, EastGlen @ Canberra is bounded by Canberra Crescent and Canberra Walk. It comprises 4 residential blocks that are 13 storeys high. You can choose your home from 310 units of 3-, 4-, and 5-room flats. The name 'EastGlen @ Canberra' connotes lush valley landscapes and aptly describes the development's verdant landscape and location near the scenic Sungei Simpang Kiri. Please refer to the site plan for the facilities to be provided in EastGlen @ Canberra. The facilities in this development will be opened to the public.

Part 8 : HDB Eunos Blocks 842 and 846's service yard is facing to the side of Parc Esta's stacks #55, #56, #63 & #64 while the Block 904 is the closest to the mosque. And stack #18 has a side-view of the mosque (if one turns towards the left in the unit). Here's a clear picture:- At the Changi Road side: Above stack 37 directly facing Lorong 106 Changi and stack 35 directly facing Lorong 107 Changi. No issue with Lorongs 105 given that no unit's frontage directly faces it.

Part 7: The central rubbish bin(s) are located at the lobby corridor. It is best that the rubbish bin is not beside the unit one is purchasing or directly facing the unit (although usually there is a door cover for it) 1. I have included a siteplan with the estimated location of the rubbish bin(s) & the two lifts. 2. However, please confirm with your respective ERA agent or ask him/her to provide you with the precise locations of the lifts and the rubbish bins in relation to it's orientation. 3. Looks like the larger 3 and 4 bedroom units are not affected by these bins. But do insist on taking a confirm look at the common corridor floor plan, before placing the Option fee, please! 4. The central rubbish bin(s) can affect the Feng Shui & also future resale value of the unit. 4.1. In some unfortunate cases may even impact of relations with inconsiderate neighbours who either may leave their rubbish outside the bin(s) and/or leave a trail of "liquid waste" etc... 4.2. One cannot or should not be "standing outside" the unit "each day" to confront that neighbour.. may lead to bad...blood... and hopefully no blood letting...touch wood!

Part 6: Which Feng Shui Flying Star does Parc Esta belongs to? The estimated TOP date for this development is 31 December 2022. Thus, it should belong to Period 8 for the purpose of Flying Star calculations.

Photos taken on 11 November 2018

Period 7 Flying Stars of Trellis Towers condo

Not to scare anyone, somewhere within this streetmap has past hauntings. I don’t intent to pin-point exactly which one. And there is some residual experience felt by some who are staying in One Amber.

In 1966, Nyon site is just less than 600 metres from the sea. And 800 metres from the old Chinese Swimming club fronting the sea. In the 1970’s the main pool was located on the same side of where Nyon will be. Fond memories of the area. As every weekend, my brother and me were brought to the Chinese Swimming Club for seeming lessons. Dr Chan Ah Kow then was training his Daughter and competing swimmers. Ours was just for healthy exercise and the skill of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, diving and floating at the deep pool. None of the butterfly stroke thing. Swimmers, especially ladies, end up having a man’s figure... hmmm

Launching soon Freehold, in district 15 Most likely takes it’s name from a district of Switzerland. And the home of the European Football union HQ

Get your Feng Shui Master to also discuss what will become the Feng Shui luck of your new home also from 2024 to 2043.

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