Ola EC is an upcoming executive condominium that is located at Anchorvale Crescent, North East Region of the island. The site is in the junction of Anchorvale Crescent and Anchorvale Street. It is next to The Vales, another executive condominium development and opposite of the upcoming Sengkang Community Hospital. The development is near to the established Sengkang Regional Centre where many infinite possibilities await for the entire family.
This plot of land was introduced in 2018 by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) as part of the Government Land Sales program (GLS) for 2nd half of 2018. New Condo has an estimated site area of 1.71 hectares and a gross plot ratio of 3.0. This 99 years leasehold development will yield approximately 515 private apartment units upon its completion.
The tender was closed on 14 September 2018 with a total of 7 bids submitted by interested parties. The joint submission of Gamuda (Singapore) and Evia Real Estate has topped the tender with the winning bid of $318.89 million just marginally winning the second higher bidder CNQC Realty by just $899. This translated to $576 per square foot per plot ratio.
Other developments that are within Ola EC’s vicinity include Treasure Crest, Bellewaters, Ecopolitan, Twin Waterfall, Prive, Parc Centros, River Crest, Compass Heights, The Luxurie and La Fiesta.
The completion date for Ola EC is scheduled to be in December 2023. Upon completion, it will comprise of 9 blocks of 16 storeys high residential buildings with a total of of 548 apartment units. The unit configurations available at this development include 30 units of 2 bedroom type which are sized at 772 square feet, 196 units of 3 bedroom type which are sized at 926 and 947 square feet, 15 units of 3 bedroom deluxe type which are sized at 1001 square feet, 211 units of 3 bedroom premium type which are sized at 1055 square feet, 87 units of 4 bedroom type which are sized at 1389 square feet and 9 units of 5 bedroom penthouse which are sized at 1722 square feet.
The communal facilities available at this development include Clubhouse, Outdoor Lounge, Chill out bar, Pool Deck, 50 m Lap Pool, Palm Cove, Passage of Dreams, Forestal Cove, Pavilion, Lookout Point, Lotus Pond, Sensory Garden, Tennis Court, Seating Lounge, Sensorio Walk, Stream Deck, Stream Pool, Forest Deck, Kid’s Splash Pool, Aqua Play, Aqua Fitness, Spa Forest, Forest atrium, Show kitchen, Multipurpose room, Grill Station, Rooftop bar, BBQ Pavilions, Grand Pavilion, Outdoor gym, Indoor gym, Dance Studio, Pets corner, Hammock Lounge, Fitness Corner, Picnic Lawn and Kid’s Playground.
The demand for Ola EC is likely to be strong given that the competition for executive condominiums is low. The last launch for Executive Condominium project in the Sengkang area was in 2018 which was fully sold with a short period of time from the preview then.
The Piermont Grand EC was the only new Executive Condominium launch 2019 and by 2020 most of the units should be already taken up. So by the time the Ola EC has its launch, the demand for executive condominium is likely to be overwhelmed.
One of the appealing factors for the location of the Ola EC will be its easy access to a plethora of amenities. The popular Nau Chiau Primary School which is considered as one of the top primary schools in the Punggol and Sengkang district is situated within 1 km from this development. An approximately of 600 m away with just about 8 to 9 minutes of walking will get kids from the development to their school.
The Sengkang estate is an established but yet modern residential enclave which is equipped with a comprehensive suite of amenities. In the Sengkang Town Centre, residents will be able to find amenities such as the MRT station, the post office, Kopitiam Square as well as a shopping mall which has coffee joints. F&B stores, cafes, retail shops, banks, library, community library as well as a supermarket.
Although the site of the Ola EC located at Anchorvale Crescent might be next to the Sengkang Town Centre, it is still feasible for residents to get there on foot in less than 11 minutes. Alternatively, the development is also very near to the Cheng Lim LRT Station which is just minutes’ walk away. Residents just need to take the LRT services there to reach the Sengkang Town Centre with just 1 LRT stop.
The Ola EC is just opposite of the new Sengkang Community Hospital along Anchorvale Street. This is a possible positive opportunity from the perspective in terms of investment. For owners who are looking to rent out or to sell their units after meeting their Minimum Occupation Period of 5 years, there will be possible demand coming from those healthcare professionals, ancillary and medical staffs working in this hospital.
The site of the Ola EC sits on a plot of land that is rectangular in shape. Its orientation will be in a slight titled direction of North South. Therefore, the towers and the residences will be oriented in the same south west and north east axis which will help to channel in the flows of the seasonal wind.
The units orientating to the Anchorvale Street will be facing the Sengkang Community Hospital with the likelihood that those on the higher levels likely to overlook the hospital. To the north of the development will be the Treasure Crest EC which have recently completed their constructions and residents there have moved in not long ago.
To the west of the site is currently a plot of empty land which is zoned for education purpose. This will mean that the education institution going to build there will be likely 5 to 6 storeys tall which will improve the wind circulation for the Ola EC as it will be relatively unobstructed.
The location of Ola EC is at Anchorvale Crescent which belongs to the established Sengkang HDB estate. This estate is adjoining to the Punggol estate as well as the upcoming Punggol Digital District. According to the Master Plan by Urban Redevelopment Authority, this region will be one of the growth hubs in the future.
The location of Ola EC is also close to various sports and leisure amenities. Approximately 500 m away or 7 minutes’ of walk from the development will be the Sengkang Sports Centre and Sports Complex. This sports centre houses a stadium, 3 huge swimming pools as well as slides.
Just next to the sports complex that is across the Punggol River will be the Sengkang Riverside Park which is linked from the sports complex via a wetlands bridge. This park encompasses of a wetland that is rich in its biodiversity which will be appealing t nature lovers. The park also offers a haven of greenery amid the concrete jungle. The park also has a large childcare centre which is designed to blend with the surrounding greenery.
Next to the sports centre will be a cycling path and park connector which will span from the river bank to the Punggol Waterway. This riverside also has sports and dining facilities. Residents can also drop by the nearby Waterway Point for their dining and retail need before having a leisure stroll back to their home.
About the Developer Evia is a local company with its business activities in developing several real estate projects in the local scene since 2010. The company’s track record stretches in every sector from commercial to residential, industrial and logistics properties. Their portfolio has assets that totaled to more than $2 billion.
The management of Evia Real Estate is made up of a highly knowledgeable and experienced team that has deep understanding with the different sectors in the market and the aspiration and needs of their clientele. The team continues to strive and also ensuring that primary needs are satisfied and will even exceed with the company’s quality services and products.
Some of the residential projects that the company has successfully completed include Sentosa’s Pearl Islanf, Toa Payoh’s GEM Residences, Robin Residences at Stevens and also River Valley’s Starlight Suites.
The company is no stranger to the executive condominium sector. It seems to have the aptitude of knowing things that work. Two of its executive condominiums, Serangoon View’s Heron Bay and Jurong’s Lake Life had clocked sales of more than 90% of the units during their weekend launches.
Gamuda (Singapore) is the Singapore representative of Gamuda Land and Gamuda Berhad. Established in 1976, Gamuda Berhad is a group leading in the infrastructure, engineering and construction sector in Malaysia. It is also one of the biggest in the Asia Region. Being one of Malaysia biggest companies in infrastructure, the company has a remarkable track record with its solutions delivered worldwide from public infrastructure to township projects.
Gamuda Land was established in 1995 as the real estate development arm of Gamuda Berhad. For more than the last 20 years since its establishment, the company has developed successfully numerous projects that range from community townships to vertical towers. Many of its prize winning developments have donned the landscape Vietnam, Australia, Singapore and also within Malaysia.
Shopping Malls Compass One – 0.7km Rivervale Mall – 1.5km Waterway Point – 1.5km Rivervale Plaza – 1.7km
Kindergarten PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ SENGKANG WEST Blk 330A – 0.4km MOE Kindergarten @ Springdale – 0.5km PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ SENGKANG CENTRAL Blk 292B – 0.6km MOE Kindergarten @ Punggol Green – 0.7km PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ PUNGGOL WEST Blk 271A – 1.1km Mahad Al-Nasry @ Sengkang Kindergarten – 1.1km St. Anne’s Church Kindergarten – 1.1km PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ SENGKANG WEST Blk 303A – 1.2km PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ SENGKANG CENTRAL Blk 206A – 1.3km PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ SENGKANG CENTRAL Blk 231 – 1.3km
Primary School Springdale Primary School – 0.4km Nan Chiau Primary School – 0.6km Compassvale Primary School – 0.7km Punggol Green Primary School – 0.9km Anchor Green Primary School – 0.9km Seng Kang Primary School – 1.2km Rivervale Primary School – 1.5km Palm View Primary School – 1.5km North Spring Primary School – 1.7km North Vista Primary School – 1.7km Punggol Cove Primary School – 1.7km Punggol View Primary School – 1.7km Edgefield Primary School – 1.8km Mee Toh Primary School – 1.9km
Secondary School Nan Chiau High School – 0.9km Edgefield Secondary School – 1.2km CHIJ Saint Joseph’s Convent – 1.3km Pei Hwa Secondary School – 1.6km North Vista Secondary School – 2.0km
Junior College Serangoon Junior College – 3.6km
Tertiary James Cook University Singapore (Ang Mo Kio Campus) – 4.7km
International School Dimensions International College (Main Campus) – 4.0km
Food Centre Kopitiam Square – 0.7km Punggol Food Centre (U/C) – 1.5km
Lifestyle Sengkang Sports and Recreation Centre – 0.5km Sengkang Sculpture Park – 0.6km Sengkang Riverside Park – 1.0km
Highlights of Ola EC
Transport Network Ola EC is just approximately 300 m away from Cheng Lin LRT Station. It is just 1 train station away from the Sengkang LRT/MRT Station where future residents can access to the MRT North East Line available at the MRT Station. Future residents just need to travel 4 train stations to arrive at the Serangoon MRT Interchange Station where they could easily transit to the MRT North East Line. This MRT line can also connect future residents seamlessly to the Dhoby Ghaut MRT Interchange Station which is located in Orchard Shopping Belt.
Beside the MRT Station is also the Sengkang Bus Interchange where numerous bus services are available. Apart from taking the LRT, future residents can also take a short stroll to the Sengkang MRT Station as it is just approximately 700 m away.
For drivers, Ola EC is approximately 25 minutes’ drive to the Orchard Road and to the Central Business District (CBD), it will take them approximately 30 minutes of driving. The development is also close proximity to the Tampines Expressway (TPE), the Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) and also the Central Expressway (CTE).
Amenities There are many shopping, dining and leisure amenities that can be found at the Sengkang Regional Centre. Future residents can have their retail therapy Compass One which is just next to Sengkang MRT Station. It is one of the main shopping malls that residents of Sengkang often frequent. The mall has a total of 208 retail stores spread across 4 storeys and a basement level. This shopping mall also has a public library and dry playground in it.
The Kopitiam Square, a modern wet market and food centre is also near to Compass One. The wet market operates till 9pm which cater to working adults while the food centre operates on a 24 hours basis. Future residents can also take 3 LRT stations toward the Seletar Mall, a newly built 6 storeys shopping mall which has a 24 hour supermarket and also cinemas.
Schools For family with school going children, Ola EC is short radius to Springdale Primary School, Nan Chiau Primary School, Compassvale Primary School, Punggol Green Primary School, Anchor Green Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Palm View Primary School, North Spring Primary School, North Vista Primary School, Punggol Cove Primary School, Punggol View Primary School, Edgefield Primary School, Mee Toh Primary School, Nan Chiau High School, Edgefield Secondary School, CHIJ Saint Joseph’s Convent, Pei Hwa Secondary School and North Vista Secondary School.
To summarize,
Convenience – It is located just next to Cheng Lim LRT Station.
Well Connected – It is near to the TPE which makes driving a breeze.
Good for Family Living – It is close to many established education facilities.
Sought After District – It is located in district 19, one of suburban district that is in higher demand.
Lots of Recreations – It is close to Sengkang Riverside Park which has many outdoor recreation activities.
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