Bukit Panjang used to be a rural settlement but now, it is already a planned housing or suburban area. It is found in the Western Part of Singapore. Here, the development started in 1981 but the Housing Development Board estate arose in May 1985. You may be wondering where the name Bukit Panjang originated. Bukit in Malay lingo refers to a hill while Panjang means long. Its name represents the area very well because the community has long stretches of hills and is rich in trees and greenery. The place was initially called Zhenghua in an effort to change the names of places in Singapore to Mandarin. This however was not received favourably by the community. Thus the well-accepted name which is Bukit Panjang was retained.
Administration of the Community
The Bukit Panjang Planning Area includes the housing area of the Housing Development Board, the Bukit Panjang New Town and the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. The municipality is administered by the Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council. The said council is responsible in supervising the commercial units, flats and apartments in Bukit Panjang. The council is also tasked to maintain and improve the common areas of the HBD commercial and residential properties within the town. These common areas include the water tanks, corridors, lobbies, and opens spaces. Through this type of governance, the environment of Bukit Panjang has remained organized and well-developed.
Transportation and Amenities
Although Bukit Panjang already has its own LRT station, there are still improvements being made with its transport infrastructure. Its population is expected to rise over the years due to recent developments that can be readily observed in the district especially on housing projects. New buses are being added to address the transportation needs of the residents and new flyovers are also being constructed. An MRT station is also foreseen to be completed by 2015 which would surely make the area more accessible for commuters. The Bukit Panjang Plaza is its most popular shopping center with its recreational facilities, restaurants and boutiques. The shopping mall is very accessible to shoppers being located at the center of the town and is near the Bukit Panjang LRT Station and Bus Interchange.
The town is bounded in the south by the famous environmental site Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and in the east by the Central Water Catchment, a vastly forested area. The Zhenghua Park also serves as the resident’s venue for recreation with its fitness facility, playground and cycling and jogging track. Its educational institutions include the Greenridge Primary and Secondary School and the Zhenghua Primary and Secondary School. Compared to other towns in Singapore, Bukit Panjang is said to be quieter, more peaceful and conducive as a residential hub.
Generally, the Bukit Panjang community represents simple yet convenient living. Because of the town council’s efforts, the town has a really clean environment. Routine and cyclical maintenance are also being performed by town council to achieve better living standards. With all these growth, it is very likely that Bukit Panjang will also have a booming economy in the near future.
Administration of the Community
The Bukit Panjang Planning Area includes the housing area of the Housing Development Board, the Bukit Panjang New Town and the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. The municipality is administered by the Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council. The said council is responsible in supervising the commercial units, flats and apartments in Bukit Panjang. The council is also tasked to maintain and improve the common areas of the HBD commercial and residential properties within the town. These common areas include the water tanks, corridors, lobbies, and opens spaces. Through this type of governance, the environment of Bukit Panjang has remained organized and well-developed.
Transportation and Amenities
Although Bukit Panjang already has its own LRT station, there are still improvements being made with its transport infrastructure. Its population is expected to rise over the years due to recent developments that can be readily observed in the district especially on housing projects. New buses are being added to address the transportation needs of the residents and new flyovers are also being constructed. An MRT station is also foreseen to be completed by 2015 which would surely make the area more accessible for commuters. The Bukit Panjang Plaza is its most popular shopping center with its recreational facilities, restaurants and boutiques. The shopping mall is very accessible to shoppers being located at the center of the town and is near the Bukit Panjang LRT Station and Bus Interchange.
The town is bounded in the south by the famous environmental site Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and in the east by the Central Water Catchment, a vastly forested area. The Zhenghua Park also serves as the resident’s venue for recreation with its fitness facility, playground and cycling and jogging track. Its educational institutions include the Greenridge Primary and Secondary School and the Zhenghua Primary and Secondary School. Compared to other towns in Singapore, Bukit Panjang is said to be quieter, more peaceful and conducive as a residential hub.
Generally, the Bukit Panjang community represents simple yet convenient living. Because of the town council’s efforts, the town has a really clean environment. Routine and cyclical maintenance are also being performed by town council to achieve better living standards. With all these growth, it is very likely that Bukit Panjang will also have a booming economy in the near future.
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