West Coast

The West Coast was created out of reclaimed land in the 1970s. Despite both being created out of reclaimed land, the East became a recreational area while the West was filled with industries. However, if you travel from one end of the West Coast to the other, you will sense that there is an invisible line that divides the district into two. While the western side of the West Coast is largely industrial, the eastern side is filled with schools, residential areas, and greenery. This part of the West Coast area is quite ideal for family living or any kind of lifestyle. People who love a peaceful environment will appreciate the quiet ambience this neighbourhood can offer. Then again, with the western part crammed and busy 24/7, the West Coast is one of stark and almost flabbergasting contrast.

Public transport and amenities in West Coast

Like the East Coast, the West Coast was created out of reclaimed land in the late 1970s, an equal-opportunity land reclamation exercise that preserved our island's symmetry. To ensure fairness in land distribution, both the east and the west of Singapore were to get more land. After the reclamation, however, the two coasts developed in completely different ways. The East became a recreational hotspot. Whereas, the West literally became hot with all the plastic and food manufacturing. In the 80s and early 90s, the West Coast Park was already in existence but was a relatively desolate area. It was then redeveloped in the late 90s, in hopes that it would be as vibrant as the East. Today, the West Coast is way livelier but still relatively quiet and very peaceful.

Stay - West Coast

The western part of the West Coast is largely industrial, but the eastern and central parts of the area are mostly residential. The neighbourhood has a large residential area comprising every type of property you can think of. There is a large HDB estate situated beside a string of condominiums and landed property. These condominiums provide a nice view of the port and the sea and are cheaper compared to condominiums in the east and central of Singapore. Homebuyers looking for condominiums can check out Botannia, Parc Riviera, and Twin VEW condominiums. Other developments you might want to consider include The Parc condo, Westbay condominium, and Westcove.

Shop - West Coast

Residents of the West Coast neighbourhood can rely on the West Coast Plaza for their daily necessities and shopping needs. Established as a family-oriented destination mall, the West Coast Plaza is a 3-storey complex nestled in the idyllic western part of Singapore. As a mixed-use development for both retail and residential living, this contemporary mall is designed to meet the family's lifestyle needs by providing a host of dining options, retail stores, beauty and wellness services, and education - creating a wholesome environment for all generations. The West Coast Plaza's mix of shops includes anchor Cold Storage, Anytime Fitness, Daiso, New Balance, Sushi Tei, Starbucks, and many others.

Eats and Drinks - West Coast

If you are a hawker fare lover, we at 99.co recommend you don't miss out on the Ayer Rajah Food Centre. This hawker centre in the West Coast is one of the first few to have stalls receiving the Singapore Top Heritage Food award given out by the International Business Federation (IBF). The Ayer Rajah Food Centre has some of Singapore’s best Indian-Muslim food, including Indian rojak and mee goreng. 

If you see plates of bright red noodles on the tables at the centre, it is most definitely the Mee Goreng from N. M. Abdhul Rahim. Having been around for more than 35 years, this stall seems to have worked its way to the local palates. Though cooked only with simple ingredients (such as peas, eggs, and cucumbers) it is packed with flavour. Their secret sambal recipe adds a depth of spicy savoriness, while the use of a cast-iron wok gives a smoky undertone that nicely wraps up the dish.

Another gem is Adhus Salam Rojak which has been consistently coined as one of Singapore’s best Indian Rojak. A must-try is their fresh and crisp coconut fritters which are made of freshly grated coconut. Other ingredients in the rojak include vadai (crispy prawn fritters), fried eggs, and tofu, all of which go well with the sauce. The sauce is a little spicier than the usual which makes it a plus for those who appreciate a little kick. 

In times of rainy days, kambing soup is the best one to pick, and no stall does it better than A Rashid Khan. Inside this spicy broth of mutton soup are chunks of mutton, garnished with coriander and leek. The soup also comes with a plate of sliced French loaf so you will surely go home full and satisfied.

It is not all Indian cuisine at Ayer Rajah Food Centre. There is also the well-known Tokyo BBQ Stingray. Completely unrelated to the Japanese capital, the BBQ Stingray here may be thicker than usual, but it is no less juicy or flavourful. The sides are nicely charred and the flesh, which has a good coating of the sambal paste, glides off the cartilage smoothly. Together with the chinchalok and chilli achar, the stingray delivers a zesty savoriness all at once. 

Learn - West Coast

There are several primary and secondary schools throughout the West Coast. On top of that, due to the large population of international citizens in the West Coast, international schools such as the International Community School have been set up as well. There are several Japanese schools in the area including The Japanese Secondary School and Waseda Shibuya Senior High School. Primary school options you can browse from include: Clementi Primary School and Qifa Primary School. Meanwhile, parents searching for secondary schools for their children can go with the options of Kent Ridge Secondary School, Tanglin Secondary School, and Commonwealth Secondary School.

Move - West Coast

The West Coast is well connected with an array of road networks. There are two parallel primary roads that serve the neighbourhood, the West Coast Road and the West Coast Highway. Towards the western end of the West Coast, where Pandan is located, are Jalan Buroh and Penjuru Road. Meanwhile, the Ayer Rajah Expressway is located along the northern boundary of Clementi West.

The West Coast is also connected by a diverse network of public transportation. SBS Transit services 30, 51, 175, 196, 197, 198 SMRT services 176, 188, 189, 963 and Tower Transit services 78, 97, 143, 282, 285 travel through or loops around the West Coast and many of the mentioned bus services link the West Coast to the Clementi MRT station as well as the Clementi Bus Interchange.

Parks and Gardens - West Coast

Playgrounds in the open are really great for children, and if you are looking for a super park playground in Singapore, they do not come much bigger or better than the West Coast Park Playground. This playground is really made up of six different playgrounds, filled with equipment suitable for children as young as two years old. It has something for every child and is perfectly located at the lush greenery of the West Coast Park.

The theme of the park itself is the "Play Centre in the West". Comprising 50 hectares of parkland, the linear park runs parallel to the West Coast Highway. The playground is located in the centre area and it is the most active zone of the West Coast Park. If you like a quiet and peaceful environment instead, the eastern portion of Area 1 would be a good choice to rest and relax. Meanwhile, the western portion of the park has been transformed into a haven for those who enjoy challenging and adventurous activities.

The West Coast Park is not the only one to offer when it comes to the greenery in the area. With its tall, mature, native trees and natural vegetation, the Clementi Woods Park is a welcoming retreat for those looking to get close to nature. Tree-lined footpaths allow nature-lovers to walk among the woods while listening to the chirping of birds and the soothing hum of insects. The wooded ambience of the park makes it perfect for a quiet cool stroll in the morning or evening. Visitors can also enjoy a bird’s eye view of the surrounding area from a tower that is situated at one end of the park. Alternatively, you can dine at the restaurant located at the tower block, and bask in the tranquility of Clementi Woods Park.

Sports Facilities - West Coast

Kids, adults, and seniors can all gather at the Clementi Sports Centre to pursue their active lifestyles. Other than a gymnasium and multiple sports halls, you will also find the Clementi Swimming Complex within the centre. It is one of the few public pools in Singapore to be built in a prime location. Hence, you can expect more patrons here. The centre also includes a multi-purpose stadium which has a seating capacity of 4,000. It formerly served as the home ground for the Tanjong Pagar United FC, Home United FC, and Tampines Rovers FC. Located precisely at 518 Clementi Ave 3, the Clementi Sports Centre has a bus interchange and train station nearby so it would be conveniently accessible for everyone.  On top of that, though it is one of the oldest facilities in Singapore, the sports centre here has been able to re-invent itself by bringing amateur boxing to the masses to revive the interest of working adults.