Boon Lay Glade

About Boon Lay Glade

Who’s it suitable for? Boon Lay Glade (Feb 2019 BTO) is a perfect HDB project if you are looking for: HDB flats in Jurong West Various unit layouts – 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, 5-room and 3Gen flats Public housing with many amenities Proximity to Jurong Lake District  Many schools in the area Boon Lay Glade comprises 6 residential blocks ranging from 15 to 17 storeys. You can choose from 775 units of 2-room Flexi, 3-, 4-, 5-room, and 3Gen flats. Boon Lay Glade’s site is used to house the Jurong Fire Station. The 7-storey training tower of the old fire station will be conserved to honour its unique heritage – sections of the tower are converted to house a heritage display and wall-climbing activities. Accessibility Bounded by Boon Lay Way and Boon Lay Drive, Boon Lay Glade HDB is located between Boon Lay MRT and Lakeside MRT stations along the East-West Line (EWL). Boon Lay MRT Station is only 3 stops away from the Jurong East Interchange – residents enjoy convenient access to the North-South Line (NSL) as well. On top of that, Boon Lay will become an interchange station by 2027, linking commuters to the new Jurong Region Line (JRL).  Nearby Amenities Boon Lay Glade has a range of facilities to allow residents to enjoy daily conveniences at their doorstep, including children's playgrounds, and adult and elderly fitness stations. There will also be a preschool, a Residents' Network Centre, an eating house and a minimart. Residents can visit the nearby Jurong Lake Gardens, Jurong Central Park, and Jurong West Sports Centre for their leisure outdoor activities.  Boon Lay Glade is also within walking distance of Boon Lay Community Club, with several facilities such as a badminton court and a function room. Besides the Community Club, there is an ActiveSG Hockey Village Gym and a Taekwondo Academy for those who like to keep a very active lifestyle. Located in the Jurong West area, Boon Lay Glade HDB is close to Jurong Lake District, which is set to be the new CBD of Singapore. It is also near Tengah New Town, which recently launched 2,077 flats during the November BTO 2022. The area surrounding Boon Lay Glade HDB is undergoing major developments – expect new MRT stations and many other nearby amenities! Shopping Centres near Boon Lay Glade Adding to the convenience of residents of this HDB in Jurong West, Boon Lay Shopping Centre is only 500m away. While it does not have a big catalogue across 4 storeys like other malls, it does allow residents more access to daily necessities. Some outlets include FairPrice, Watsons, 7-Eleven, Pet Lovers Center, and Mui Huat Trading to purchase clothes.  For a larger shopping centre, residents can visit Jurong Point (1km). It is a 6-level mall that also connects to the Boon Lay MRT station. Some outlets you will find there include IKEA, Nippon Home, Daiso, Miniso, ACE, Samsung Experience Store, Anytime Fitness, Bata, DMK, and Cotton On. Do check the malls’ respective websites to see the latest store update! On top of that, a few stops from Boon Lay will take you to Jurong East MRT Station, next to the 3 interconnected malls: JEM, Westgate, and IMM. These malls offer an even wider variety of shopping selections.  Hawker Centres near Boon Lay Glade The nearest hawker centres to Boon Lay Glade HDB are Boon Lay Place Market & Food Village and Jurong West 505 Market & Food Centre. Some stalls known for consistently long queues at Boon Lay Place Market & Food Village include Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak, Ho Huat Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee, and Lian Yi BBQ Seafood.  If you are going to visit Jurong West 505 Market & Food Centre, here are the stalls you need to check out: Prosperity Seafood White Bee Hoon for their Lala Assorted Seafood White Beehoon, Kok Kee Wanton Mee for both their wanton mee and wanton soup, Bukit Timah Fried White Carrot Cake for their signature fried carrot cake, and Traditional Hakka Lui Cha with their lei cha fan. Schools near Boon Lay Glade Residents with school-going children should not have to worry about the primary balloting exercise because there are more than enough options around Boon Lay Glade. Within a 2km radius of the HDB, there are 9 primary schools, including: Boon Lay Garden Primary School Corporation Primary School Lakeside Primary School Frontier Primary School Jurong West Primary School Rulang Primary School Shuqun Primary School West Grove Primary School Westwood Primary School Libraries near Boon Lay Glade The closest public library to Boon Lay Glade is the Jurong West Public Library at the Frontier Community Club, next to the Jurong Point Mall. It is a 3-storey library that offers integrated services and facilities to its visitors. It is the first library to prototype the integration concept with the community centre. Users can move from the Community Club to the library on every level without exiting at the ground-level point. Moreover, Jurong West Public Library has regular storytelling sessions for children aged 4-10. It can be a great opportunity for kids to learn and play in a fun atmosphere and dedicated environment. If you are headed to the Jurong East area, the Jurong Regional Library is across from the MRT station. It is a 4-storey library with unique features such as a tech section which lets visitors learn about new technologies. Visitors can try out 3D printing, digital cutting, robotics, and other forms of tech-based fabrication to make computer-accurate and complex items that are difficult to do by hand. Parks near Boon Lay Glade Slated to be the next CBD, Jurong Lake District will essentially offer spaces for businesses with vibrant attractions like the Jurong Lake Gardens nearby. Accessible from the Lakeside MRT station, Jurong Lake Gardens is a stunning waterfront destination for nature lovers, families, fitness enthusiasts, and anybody looking to take a quick breather from the fast-paced city life.  Those looking to explore nature can check out the Rasau Walk, as it takes you back to the area's heritage. Before all the landscaping and HDB flats were built around, the place used to be a marsh. Walking through the red walkway, you can get up close to much aquatic vegetation.  The therapeutic garden is another area for nature lovers to look out for. Conversely, those looking to get more physical can enjoy kayaking or canoeing by heading to the PA Water Venture at Jurong Lake Gardens.  There is also Clusia Cove, a water park that has been cleverly designed with features that mimic the natural movement of water on coastal shores. You will experience tidal patterns, surface ripples, and directional currents that will get you soaked.  Other neighbourhood parks near Boon Lay Glade also worth visiting are:  Boon Lay Drive Park Jalan Bahar Park Jurong Central Park Yunnan Park Places of Worship Near Boon Lay Glade Residents of any religion will not need to worry about reaching their designated places of worship. For Christians, the Church of St. Francis of Assissi and Jurong Church of Christ are walkable in less than 15 minutes. By walking or by the 185 bus, Muslims can also arrive at Masjid Maarof in 15 minutes.  Via the 198/198A bus, Buddhists can arrive at the Boon Tong San temple in just 10 minutes. Lastly, Hindus can reach the Sri Arulmigu Murugan Temple in 23 minutes by taking the 502 bus at Opp Blk 213 up to Blk 246. Here are the places of worship within a 5-kilometre distance of Boon Lay Glade HDB:     Church of St. Francis of Assisi Jurong Church of Christ Masjid Maarof Boon Tong San Temple Jurong Temple Zu-Lin Temple Association Masjid Assyakirin Bo Tien Temple Calvary Bible - Presbyterian Church Agape Methodist Church Sri Arulmigu Murugan Temple  Masjid Al Mukminin  Masjid Pusara Aman  NTU Men Muslim Musollah Hospitals Near Boon Lay Glade Several clinics within a 3-kilometre range are open during the day. The nearest one is OneCare Clinic Boon Lay, which is around 600m away. For problems requiring more medical attention or emergencies at the odd night hours, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital is just a 12-minute drive away and is open 24/7.