Approximately 1,000 Build-to-Order (BTO) flats will be launched for sale in October at the former Keppel Club site, announced National Development Minister Desmond Lee on Thursday (May 15).

This upcoming project will include a mix of two-room flexi to four-room units, alongside public rental flats. Located adjacent to Berlayer Creek — an area noted for its rich biodiversity and maritime heritage — the development aims to blend modern living with nature.

"Residents can look forward to the conveniences of downtown living, complemented by scenic waterfront views," Mr Lee shared in a Facebook post. "The estate will be thoughtfully designed to respect the area’s ecological value, featuring lush greenery and buildings ranging from 19 to 46 storeys in height."

The estate will also include a preschool and a nature-themed playground to serve young families. Landscaped terraces and green corridors will be integrated into the development to support wildlife movement and habitat creation, following recommendations from an environmental impact study and input from nature groups.

The Keppel Club site is set to house about 9,000 new homes, with roughly two-thirds designated as Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats. Mr Lee previously stated in April 2022 that the first BTO project on the site would be launched within three years.

When asked in 2022 whether the flats at this site would fall under the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model, HDB said several factors would be considered, including the site's location and market value. PLH flats come with higher subsidies to maintain affordability, but also carry stricter resale and rental conditions to mitigate windfall gains — often referred to as the “lottery effect.” These include a 10-year minimum occupation period and a subsidy clawback upon resale.

New BTO Flats in Toa Payoh Town (West)

In addition to the Keppel Club launch, Mr Lee also announced that about 740 new flats in Toa Payoh Town (West) will be available in the July BTO exercise. This new estate will feature amenities such as a preschool, an eating house, and retail shops.

"Located conveniently near Caldecott MRT station, residents will also enjoy easy access to a hawker centre and neighbourhood shops," Mr Lee said.

According to HDB’s site map, the new flats will be located at the junction of Toa Payoh Rise and Braddell Rise, next to the Lighthouse School. The site is within a five-minute walk from Caldecott MRT and is also near Braddell MRT.

These flats are part of the broader July BTO launch, which will offer around 5,400 units across various locations including Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Sembawang, Tampines, and Woodlands.

Mr Lee emphasized the government’s ongoing commitment to keeping public housing affordable, inclusive, and accessible for all Singaporeans. “By building more homes across the island — including areas close to the city centre — we support families who wish to live nearer to their workplaces or to aging parents in older estates for mutual care and support,” he said.

The government aims to launch about 19,600 new homes in 2025.