Canninghill Piers Location Review
Canninghill Piers is conveniently situated between Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay. Future residents will have easy access to many places in the city like the Central Business District (CBD), Marina Bay, City Hall and the Orchard Rd Shopping Belt. These are within walking distance or just a short ride on public transport.
Public Transport
Canninghill Piers is conveniently located as it’s directly linked to Fort Canning MRT station on the Downtown Line. It’s also within walking distance to 3 other MRT stations - Clarke Quay, Dhoby Ghaut and City Hall. While there aren’t many bus services nearby, residents can take buses 64, 123 and 143 along Clemenceau Ave to get to Orchard Rd.
Driving
With so many public transportation options nearby, residents won’t need to drive to get anywhere in the city. However, drivers can still enjoy great connectivity. The Central Expressway (CTE) is just a 4-minute drive away, linking residents to other parts of Singapore.
The entrance of Canninghill Piers is located at Tan Tye Place (off River Valley Rd). It’s a good entrance point as it’s not a major road and hence, there’s less likely to be heavy congestion for cars going in and out of Canninghill Piers. There will still be some slight congestion on weekends and public holidays as visitors to Canninghill Square will share the same road even though there’ll be a separate entrance for residents and visitors.
For 696 units, there will only be 373 parking lots reserved for residents. However, as most residents won’t have to drive, this is a minor inconvenience. The good news is that there’ll be 97 commercial parking lots reserved for shoppers, so residents won’t have to share the carpark with shoppers.
Amenities
In terms of amenities, residents can conveniently head down to Canninghill Square which will include a supermarket, F&B as well as retail shops. If you’re looking for more food options, there are plenty of restaurants and bars in Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay. Residents can also easily head to Clarke Quay Central, Funan, and the Orchard Rd Shopping Belt for retail options.
Schools
In terms of schools, Canninghill Piers only has one primary school within the 1km radius and three primary schools in the 2km radius. So, for parents participating in the primary school balloting exercise, this might be a concern. However, this would only affect a small group of residents because based on the unit mix, Canninghill Piers would attract mostly singles, young couples and tenants. Though the bigger units might cater to families, these will most likely be expatriate families who won’t need to go through the balloting exercise.
Nature Spots
Although Canninghill Piers is located in the heart of the city, residents can get some fresh air and respite from their busy schedules. Fort Canning Park is just opposite Canninghill Piers, and some units even face the park. The park is excellent for views of the city and picnics with loved ones. Residents can also walk or cycle along the Singapore River Promenade from Canninghill Piers to Esplanade Park and Gardens by the Bay.