Who’s it suitable for?
SkyParc @ Dawson is perfect for those who look for:
- Centrally located home with stunning greenery views
- Top-tier facilities among HDBs of its class
- Public housing with eco-friendly features
- HDB flats in Queenstown near BTO Nov 2022 location
Accessibility
Regarding public transportation, SkyParc @ Dawson is well connected to other parts of Singapore via MRT. The nearest MRT station, Queenstown MRT along the East-West Line, is located approximately 750 metres away from SkyParc @ Dawson. Two stops from the station is Buona Vista MRT, where you can access the Circle Line.
Outram Park MRT station, 3 stops in the opposite direction, is also an interchange for East-West and North-East Line. While it is about a 9-10 minute walk to the nearest MRT, SkyParc @ Dawson has convenient access to the bus stop right across and is a short drive from the Orchard Road Shopping belt.
Nearby Amenities
SkyParc at 96 Dawson Road is situated near the Queenstown BTO location along Queensway. Queenstown is one of the two estates in the November 2022 BTO launch with 3 projects – Ulu Pandan Banks BTO, Ghim Moh Natura BTO, and Queensway Canopy BTO. HDBs in Queenstown benefit from a plethora of amenities dotting the area.
Residents of SkyParc @ Dawson can find daily conveniences within easy reach, such as a minimart, café, and shops within the development. This Queenstown HDB also has other facilities, such as a children’s playground and adult and elderly fitness stations. Rest shelters and a precinct pavilion on the ground level are ideal spots for chitchatting with neighbours and friends.
The multi-storey car park at SkyParc @ Dawson also deserves mention here! Residents do not have to worry about parking their vehicles far from home. Other than the ones located within the development, other essential amenities such as shopping malls, schools, and public parks can be found near SkyParc @ Dawson.
Shopping Centres Near SkyParc @ Dawson
To fetch daily necessities, residents can walk to Dawson Place, a one-stop air-conditioned shopping place located just 400 metres away from SkyParc @ Dawson. The neighbourhood mall has about 30 shops including a supermarket, food court, clinic, hair/beauty salons, and other sundry shops.
More vibrant choices can be found within a 2-kilometre radius. Anchorpoint Shopping Centre offers retail shopping and boutique outlets with an array of eateries and restaurants. The main draw of Anchorpoint is that branded fashion materials are sold at low prices! Anchorpoint mall has various factory outlet stores such as Capitol Optica, FOX, Giordano, Charles & Keith, and many more.
Anchorpoint Shopping Centre is not as crowded as other shopping malls where you have to queue, hence it allows a more comfortable shopping. Moreover, you will find another shopping mall just across the street from Anchorpoint. Alexandra Central Mall has a wide selection of gourmet food, fashion, and interior design products to choose from. It is also situated next to IKEA. Rest assured that all kinds of shopping are well catered for when you live in SkyParc @ Dawson.
Hawker Centres Near SkyParc @ Dawson
Good news for hawker lovers, you can find at least 4 hawker centres within a 2-kilometre radius from SkyParc @ Dawson! The nearest one is Mei Ling Market & Food Centre which is home to more than 40 stalls to satisfy your palate. Shi Hui Yuan Hor Fun Specialty is probably one of the most famous stalls – it was awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand Award for consecutive years. While you are here, do not forget to try the Cantonese-style braised beef noodles from Lao Jie Fang, teo chew fishball noodles from Xin Lu and Hup Kee, or the famous chicken rice from Sin Kee!
Here is a list of hawker centres near SkyParc @ Dawson:
- Mei Ling Market & Food Centre (1.3km)
- Redhill Food Centre (1.5km)
- Alexandra Village Food Centre (1.7km)
- ABC Brickworks (1.9km)
Schools Near SkyParc @ Dawson
SkyParc @ Dawson can be a suitable place for families to settle down! It is because of the numerous options available when it comes to children’s education. Within a 2-kilometre radius, you can find primary and secondary schools as well as international schools. Children can cut short that daily commute to school and spare more time to actually focus on their studying.
Queenstown Primary School on Margaret Drive is a short stroll away. The school was formed through a merger of Mei Chin, Tanglin, and the old Queenstown Primary School in January 2002. It is an all-inclusive school with more than 30 nationalities. Queenstown Primary School can really be a good choice if you prefer to enrol your children into a public school with a multi-cultural environment.
Here is a list of schools near SkyParc @ Dawson:
- Queenstown Primary School (350m)
- Razum International School (450m)
- Queenstown Secondary School (950m)
- Queensway Secondary School (1.1km)
- Crescent Girl's School (1.3km)
- Invictus International School (1.4km)
- Melbourne Specialist International School (1.4km)
- Alexandra Hill Primary School (1.6km)
- Bukit Merah Secondary School (1.8km)
- Gan Eng Seng Primary School (1.9km)
- New Town Primary School (2km)
Are there any facilities for younger children? Residents with babies and toddlers can count on the daycare centres located within the vicinity. Here is a list of child centres near SkyParc @ Dawson:
- Child Care Link (240m)
- Blue House Childcare (400m)
- Alora Preschool Childcare & Infant Care Centre (1.3km)
- Care Corner Child Development Centre (1.5km)
- Queenstown Childcare Centre (1.5km)
Libraries Near Near SkyParc @ Dawson
Queenstown Public Library is within a short walking distance from SkyParc. This can be a unique selling point for the book lovers out there! Queenstown Public Library has a collection size of about 248,695 books, magazines, and audio-visual items. These include collections suitable for children, teenagers, and adults in both fiction and non-fiction. Not just a usual library, Queenstown Public Library also houses numerous interesting programmes that include Community in Bloom project, movie screenings, and heritage trails.
Parks Near SkyParc @ Dawson
Although you already have the sky garden and community garden within the development, you might want to consider going to Alexandra Canal Linear Park for a walk. It is located 150 metres away from SkyParc @ Dawson. Built on top of a covered canal, Alexandra Canal Linear Park is a unique park connector linking Commonwealth Ave to Tanglin Road.
Besides offering seamless connectivity, Alexandra Canal Linear Park features a vast array of fitness and play equipment for all ages, providing endless fun for the young and old. Avid skaters can also look forward to challenging themselves at the skate corner, which includes ramps and railings.
Places of Worship Near SkyParc @ Dawson
It is quite easy to find a place of worship around the development. Churches, mosques, and temples including Buddhist, Taoist, and Hindu temples are within a 2-kilometre radius from SkyParc @ Dawson. Queenstown Baptist Church, which is a short walk away, has been around since the 1950s. The community now includes families and singles in the Queenstown area, with services intended for both youth and adults.
Here is a list of places of worship near SkyParc @ Dawson:
- Queenstown Baptist Church (400m)
- Kwan Yam Theng Buddist Temple (650m)
- Masjid Jamek Queenstown (700m)
- Grace Assembly of God Tanglin (700m)
- True Way Presbyterian Church (850m)
- Church of God Singapore (950m)
- Tiong Ghee Temple (1.2km)
- Masjid Mujahidin (1.4km)
- Sri Muneeswaran Temple (1.9km)
Sports Centres Near SkyParc @ Dawson
Queenstown Sports Centre is located 1.4 kilometres away from the development. The sports centre attracts both locals and expatriates alike with its diving pools in the swimming complex – it is one of the two diving pools managed by Sport Singapore. It is a nice thing to have around, especially for SkyParc @ Dawson’s residents who love to swim. Other than the swimming complex, there is also a stadium with a capacity of 3,800 people. Queenstown Sports Centre has a unique architecture that gives you an elevated view of its surrounding.
Hospitals Near SkyParc @ Dawson
In times of health emergency, residents of SkyParc @ Dawson do not have to worry for there is a full-facility hospital located nearby. Alexandra Hospital, located approximately 2 kilometres away, is open 24 hours a day serving as a 326-bedder facility with one-stop comprehensive medical care. It is also the first Integrated General Hospital in Singapore to provide holistic and seamless care from acute, and sub-acute to rehabilitative settings, reducing the need for a patient to transfer to another healthcare institution.
However, if you prefer smaller medical facilities, there are several clinics around SkyParc that can be an option. Here is a list of clinics nearby:
- Dawson Medical Clinic (400m)
- Dawson Place Clinic (400m)
- Pacific Family Clinic (1.4km)
- My Family Clinic Tanglin Halt (2km)
