{"id":72538,"date":"2024-01-24T17:15:33","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T09:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=72538"},"modified":"2024-01-24T17:15:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T09:15:33","slug":"ura-plans-kebun-baru-primary-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/ura-plans-kebun-baru-primary-school\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect from URA\u2019s plans for Ang Mo Kio’s Kebun Baru Primary School"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The upcoming transformation of the former Kebun Baru Primary School site in Ang Mo Kio<\/a> is generating considerable excitement, as the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) unveils plans for high-rise housing developments. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This promising initiative awaits the green light pending an amendment to the URA Master Plan, reflecting a strategic move towards future residential developments.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

URA’s amendment<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Published on January 19, the proposed URA amendment outlines intentions to facilitate high-density residential developments<\/a> within the land parcels situated in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 2<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Read more:<\/strong>\u00a0The URA Master Plan 2025: A glimpse into Singapore\u2019s future<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

About the site<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Established in 1985, Kebun Baru Primary School held its ground until its merger with Ang Mo Kio Primary in January 2002, subsequently relocating to 20 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 in May 2002.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Following the merger, the site assumed the role of a temporary holding location for various schools undergoing upgrades from 2010 to 2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Demolition work on the former Kebun Baru Primary School building started in the third quarter of 2023.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/strong>What you need to know about Kembangan MRT area\u2019s redevelopment<\/a><\/p>\r\n