Kallang Distripark Redevelopment: URA Plans Thousands of New Private Homes

New Waterfront Condos Coming Soon? The Massive Transformation Planned for Kallang Distripark

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Article Summary

This article from The Straits Times (August 18, 2026) outlines the planned redevelopment of the 13-hectare Kallang Distripark into a major private residential hub. Currently a privately owned warehouse site containing disused rubber factories, the area will be carved up into several housing plots and a new neighborhood park under a proposed amendment to the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) Master Plan.

Key Takeaways:

• Massive Housing Yield: The site is expected to yield thousands of new private homes across three main plots. Analysts estimate the plots could generate approximately 2,250 to 2,550 condominium units in total. One of the plots will feature commercial space on the first story.

• Land Tenure: The 13ha site features a mix of freehold land and land on a 99-year lease expiring in 2067. It is currently owned by entities associated with the Lee Rubber Company.

• Heritage Preservation: The site includes three iconic octagonal warehouses (the Lee Rubber Godowns) designed by the late pioneer architect Victor Chew. The URA is engaging with the owner to potentially retain at least one of these unique buildings as a heritage marker within the proposed 2-hectare park.

• High Demand Expected: Property analysts predict strong demand for the upcoming homes. This is largely due to the site's central, waterfront location (where two streams converge), proximity to the Geylang Bahru MRT station, and access to nearby amenities like the Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre.