Tampines GreenGem

About Tampines GreenGem

Who’s it suitable for? Tampines GreenGem (TOP 2023) is a perfect HDB project if you are looking for: Multigenerational family housing in Tampines Public housing next to Bedok Reservoir Park Close proximity to Tampines West MRT Stations  Spacious layouts including 2-room Flexi, 3-, 4-, and 5-room flats Nearby top schools such as Temasek Polytechnic Accessibility Bounded by Bedok Reservoir Road and Tampines Street 96, Tampines GreenGem is served by the nearby Tampines West MRT Station along the Downtown Line (DTL). Located only 400 metres from the housing development, residents can take a short 5-minute walk to get to the MRT station.  One stop away, you will get to the Tampines MRT Interchange where you access the East-West Line (EWL) too. A few stops ahead from Tampines, there are Paya Lebar MRT Station on the Circle Line (CCL) and City Hall MRT Station on the North-South Line (NSL). Tampines MRT Station itself is connected to the Bus Interchange via a sheltered walkway, providing residents with bus services that cover areas around Tampines, Simei, and the industrial areas around Changi North.  For those who drive, Tampines GreenGem is close to major expressways including the Tampines Expressway (TPE) and Pan-Island Expressway (PIE). Drivers can expect a short drive to Changi Airport via the TPE, and an approximately 20-minute drive to the CBD and Orchard Shopping Belt via the PIE. Nearby amenities Tampines GreenGem’s design is inspired by its surrounding greenery, such as the tranquil Bedok Reservoir Park, park connectors, and other nature spots in town. It is also located conveniently near public transport, shopping centres, and many educational facilities such as Temasek Polytechnic, making it an ideal home for growing families. Schools near Tampines GreenGem Temasek Polytechnic is just across the road from Tampines GreenGem. Situated next to the idyllic Bedok Reservoir, Temasek Polytechnic is one of the leading institutions of higher learning in Singapore. Established in April 1990, TP actively promotes digital business strategies, R&D, and partnering initiatives in emerging areas such as Industry 4.0 and A.I. – all in line with Singapore’s Smart Nation strategy. Parents wishing to secure a seat for their children in the balloting exercise should be glad to find numerous options for primary schools. Within a 1-2km radius of the HDB, there are over 10 schools that include some of the popular ones such as St Hilda's Primary School and Poi Ching School. Here is a list of primary schools near Tampines GreenGem: Junyuan Primary School St Anthony's Canossian Primary School St Hilda's Primary School Tampines Primary School Changkat Primary School Chongzheng Primary School Damai Primary School Fengshan Primary School Gongshang Primary School Poi Ching School Red Swastika School Yu Neng Primary School Yumin Primary School Shopping centres near Tampines GreenGem Other than several shopping malls in Tampines, the HDB is also close to Eastpoint Mall. Located a short drive from Tampines GreenGem, Eastpoint Mall is a vibrant suburban mall abuzz with over 100 shops spanning six stories. The mall is also adjacent to Simei MRT Station, hence it is easily accessible via public transport. Eastpoint Mall is home to favourites like Daiso, a 24-hour FairPrice supermarket plus over 30 fresh and innovative food and beverage concepts such as popular Halal eateries Eighteen Chefs and Hanis Cafe & Bakery. Do check the mall’s website for more information and the latest updates on the stores. Here is a list of shopping malls near Tampines GreenGem: Our Tampines Hub Century Square Tampines 1  Eastpoint Mall Kaki Bukit Mall Bedok Mall Hawker centres near Tampines GreenGem When it comes to food, residents of Tampines GreenGem are lucky enough to have all the hawker centres in Tampines and Bedok located just a short drive from home. You can find Tampines Round Food Centre and Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub just a kilometre away. Bedok Interchange Food Centre, on the other hand, is about 3 kilometres from Tampines GreenGem. It is a well-known food sanctuary for those who live on the East side. Taste the famous Chwee Kueh with Michelin Bib Gourmand at Bedok Chwee Kueh! People are queueing to get their hands on a packet of warm rice cakes with the chai poh topping there. Here is a list of hawker centres within a 3-kilometre radius of Tampines GreenGem: Tampines Round Market & Food Centre Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub Bedok North 511 Market & Food Centre Hawker Centre 201 Bedok 85 Market & Food Centre  Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre Parks near Tampines GreenGem While Tampines GreenEdge is located near Tampines Eco Green, Tampines GreenGem offers more greenery being located next to Bedok Reservoir Park. The HDB even offers an unblocked view of the park right from your windows. Quite a treat for nature lovers! Bedok Reservoir Park surrounds the 88-hectare reservoir and it has a 4.3-kilometre-long running track where organisations usually conduct their regular runs. The park is also popular among water sports enthusiasts and bird lovers. While some people want to spend the day chasing after adrenaline in the water, others would love to spot swallows, herons, and kingfishers in their natural habitat. If you simply want to sit back and relax, just pick one of the benches and enjoy the spectacular view of the reservoir. Other than Bedok Reservoir Park, here is a list of parks near Tampines GreenGem: Tampines Green Forest Park Tampines Central Park Festival Park Kaki Bukit Neighbourhood Park Simei Park Tampines North Park Libraries near Tampines GreenGem The regional library located within Our Tampines Hub is only 1.2 kilometres away. If you would love to take part in the community, sign up as a volunteer at Tampines Regional Library on NLB’s website to be involved in areas such as shelving, library user education, and programme facilitation. On level 4 of the building, there is MakeIT at Tampines, a dedicated space with tools, equipment, and hardware kits that enable patrons to learn, create, invent and share skills. The programme is free, and everyone can learn about new technologies such as 3D printing, digital cutting, robotics, and more. Tampines Regional Library is also home to several book clubs such as Taiji Book Club. Taiji Book Club is a reading club conducted in Mandarin for adults, hoping to share with the public how taichi may help to strengthen the body and maintain good health, as well as to promote Chinese martial traditions. Places of worship near Tampines GreenGem There are several temples along Bedok North Ave 4 such as Tian Kong Buddhist Temple and San Qing Gong, just a short drive from Tampines GreenGem. As for churches, the nearest one is Lighthouse Evangelism, located approximately 800 metres from the development. You can also find mosques such as Masjid Darul Ghufran and Majid Al-Ansar located within a 3-kilometre radius of Tampines GreenGem. Here is a list of religious buildings near the development: Lighthouse Evangelism Bethesda Church St Andrew's Community Chapel Masjid Darul Ghufran Tian Kong Buddhist Temple Cheo Bu Tong Temple Chin Pin Tze Temple San Qing Gong Masjid Al-Ansar All Saints Church Hospital near Tampines GreenGem In times of medical emergency, residents can head to Changi General Hospital located just 3 kilometres from Tampines GreenGem – approximately 7 minute's drive. CGH is a 1000-bed hospital with more than 23 medical services, ranging from general surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, and ENT to orthopaedic surgery, and sports medicine. The specialist centres in CGH include the Breast Centre, Changi Sports Medicine Centre, Diabetes Centre, Geriatric Centre, Integrated Sleep Service, and Medical Centre for International Travellers. Rest assured that your needs for medical assistance are all catered for. However, if you prefer medical facilities that are closer to home, there are several clinics near Tampines GreenGem such as Tampines West Medical Clinic (550m) and True Medical Clinic Tampines West (900m).