Today, HDB release new batch of flats for sale and among them, Jurong West have 2 blocks of flats for balloting. They are located in Kang Ching Rd and the 2 blocks are 338B and 339C. These 2 blocks are surplus flats from the last Selective En-bloc Redevelopment Scheme.

According to HDB, the indicative price range is $54, 000 - $71,000.

Studio apartments normally have 2 rooms with 1 living room and a kitchen.  As they are build for elderly residents, these apartments are all in ready-to-move-in condition. No renovations needed.

Around these Jurong West  studio apartments at Kang Ching Rd, there are amenities like Taman Jurong Community Club and Taman Jurong Shopping Centre. For food, the residents can go to the Taman Jurong Market Food Centre which is just across the road. For relaxation, there is the nearby Jurong Lake Park. And the nearest MRT station is LakeSide.

For this Jan Balloting Exercise, the closing date is 6th Feb 2008.

Jurong West Digest

This accident at Pioneer Rd involve 5 lorries and at the moment reports 30 casualties.

I hope everyone involved in the accident are alright.

Will give a update later when I received more news. Stay Tuned.

[update1] - Apparently, it is 2 accidents occurred on the same stretch simultaneously. One involved 2 lorries and the other involving 3 lorries. Casualties - 53

[update2] - Of the 52 casualties sent to hospital, 22 were sent to the National University Hospital, 15 to Alexandra Hospital and 16 to Singapore General Hospital.

Jurong West Digest