April 05

Sengkang Town Council is pleased to announce its Sengkang Town Plan which contains details of what Sengkang residents can look forward to in the next 5 years. The plan includes details of upcoming projects such as the rejuvenation of Sengkang Sculpture Park, Anchorvale Butterfly Garden, Buangkok Rooftop Edible Garden, and Rivervale Dog Run, along with details about other upcoming initiatives relating to infrastructure and estate improvements.

 

At the core of the masterplan is the complete rejuvenation of Sengkang Sculpture Park, which will be conducted in two phases.

 

Phase 1 of the project will involve the transformation of the area around Sengkang’s Whale Sculpture landmark into three zones:

  • Zone A will feature "kelong" style pavilions connected by stilt-like walkways. These walkways will provide a scenic route for residents to gather, rest, and partake in leisure activities.
  • Zone B will be revamped into a waterscape, complete with a new sailboat water feature at its centre. Meandering walkways at the ends will allow residents to enjoy the water feature. Seating  will be added, along with a new boat pavilion, for residents to relax in.
  • Zone C will introduce a new landscaped garden that features trellises and seating options, inviting residents to unwind or enjoy a quiet moment. A coral reef sculpture will also be added to complement the existing art pieces.

 

For Phase 2, SKTC is launching an open call to young Sengkang residents aged 18-30 either working in or with an interest in community planning and design to form part of a steering committee, who will shape the larger parts of Sengkang Sculpture Park with inclusivity in mind. The steering committee will also have the chance to engage the broader Sengkang community in consensus-building exercise, as well as to come together to assemble certain components of the space. Eligible residents can express their interest via this link.

 

Further details of the plans are uploaded on our website and can be accessed via this link.

 

Ms He Ting Ru, SKTC Chair, commented, “Sengkang Town Council has come a long way since starting out in 2020. We started our journey by asking young residents to take part in a logo design competition with the opportunity to work with an agency to finalise the winning logo for SKTC. Throughout the years, we have been fortunate to continue the collaborative process with our residents across a series of projects, and the launch today seeks to cement our approach of ensuring that residents are put at the heart of our plans." She added that, “We are particularly excited about the revamp of Sengkang Sculpture Park, which has, over the years, played host to some of our flagship events like the Colours in the Park event to celebrate National Day. We look forward to residents coming together with the team to meaningfully formulate our plans to build a common space in the Park that is inclusive and accommodating to all.”

 

Mr Kevin Lee, SKTC Secretary and General Manager, commented, “SKTC has indeed come a long way from operating under two different managing agents, and eventually transitioning to direct management. Regardless, our approach has remained to put our residents first and to be responsive to their needs. The SKTC team has worked hard over the years to make Sengkang Town a home for residents to be proud of. The team is excited about these plans, and we look forward to continuing to work with residents to bring about even better and more exciting changes to Sengkang.”