Bayshore BTO Projects, New MRT Stations, and More: What to Expect of the Upcoming Bayshore Estate
Bayshore BTO projects are something we have been quietly waiting to hear more about. The estate was first introduced as part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Master Plan 2019, in line with the government’s plan to redevelop the east side of Singapore. Since then, we have been awaiting news about upcoming Bayshore HDB flats and when transport links like Bayshore MRT station would open.
On 16 October 2023, HDB announced preliminary information about the first two Bayshore HDB BTO 2024 projects. Hurray! While Bayshore BTO launch dates have not been confirmed, we know that they may be launched as Plus flats.
Does staying in a waterfront home facing the East Coast beach sound interesting? Want to know when the Bayshore HDB BTO 2024 projects will be launched? We break down everything you need to know about the upcoming estate in this article.
Where Is the Upcoming Bayshore Neighbourhood?
The neighbourhood is located on a 31-hectare (ha) forested area in Bedok. Located near East Coast Park and touted as an extension of Bedok town, residents of the upcoming estate will enjoy some of the best features the east side of Singapore is popular for.
The estate is bounded by Bayshore Road, Upper East Coast Road, and East Coast Park. It is located near an existing private property enclave. On one side, it is flanked by condos The Bayshore and Costa del Sol. On the other side is the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Bedok camp.
Fun fact: part of the estate is actually built on reclaimed land! This will be demarcated by seawalls within the upcoming Bayshore Central Park to pay tribute to the estate’s history.
Bayshore URA Masterplan Overview
Two Bayshore HDB BTO 2024 projects | By 2024 |
Bedok South and Bayshore MRT stations | By 2024 |
About 10,000 homes (7,000 HDB flats, 3,000 private property) | Across the 2030s |
Car-lite infrastructure, including more cycling paths and lifestyle amenities within walking distance | Across the 2030s |
New parks and green spaces to support sustainable living | Across the 2030s |
The first events to happen in the neighbourhood are the upcoming Bayshore HDB BTO projects launching in 2024. In line with new HDB flats being built, Bedok and Bayshore MRT stations will open in 2024.
What does the future look like for Bayshore? “Today, Bayshore is primarily a private enclave. Given the availability of 3-room and 4-room BTO flats in the upcoming Bayshore BTO 2024 launches, homes in the estate could draw demand from older residents who grew up across Bedok to Katong,” said Dr Lee Nai Jia, Head of Real Estate Intelligence, Data and Software Solutions, PropertyGuru Group.
“Ten years later, when Plus flats fulfil their MOP and developers start launching private properties in the area, HDB upgraders might start looking to buy these homes. By that time, Bayshore and the surrounding neighbourhoods would have been largely revitalised. This could be attractive for young families seeking convenience to transport links, lifestyle amenities, and green spaces.”
Want to learn more about what you can expect? Read on!
1. 7,000 Bayshore HDB Flats, First BTO Projects Launched in 2024
The government has announced that over time, about 10,000 homes will be built in the estate. Of these homes, 3,000 are expected to be private property. The remaining 7,000 homes will be HDB flats.
The first two Bayshore BTO projects are set to launch in 2024. These launches will comprise a total of about 1,400 2-room Flexi, 3-room, and 4-room BTO flats.
One design feature that makes the upcoming Bayshore BTO flats unique from previous HDB flats is they will come with full-height windows. This is to allow residents to maximise the stunning views from their homes of surrounding nature, including East Coast Park and the beach.
Since the upcoming BTO flats in the neighbourhood will be launched in 2024, and located within a 5-minute walk of either Bedok South or Bayshore MRT stations, it has been announced that they may be launched as Plus flats.
More about the Bayshore BTO 2024 Projects: What are Plus BTO Flats?
If you’re wondering what Plus flats are, you’re not alone. Introduced as part of the National Day Rally 2023 announcements, Plus flats are part of HDB’s new classification of BTO flats, which will come into effect in H2 2024. Plus flats are BTO projects considered to have better locational attributes than Standard flats (i.e. located near an MRT station in a choice neighbourhood).
In the case of upcoming Bayshore BTO projects in 2024, they will built either near the upcoming Bedok South or Bayshore MRT stations. If they are launched in H2 2024, they may be launched as Plus BTO flats.
One thing to note when applying for Plus BTO flats is that they come with tighter buying and resale restrictions. For instance, Plus BTO flats come with a 10-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP). You can read the full criteria and resale restrictions and learn more about the new ‘Standard’, ‘Plus’, and ‘Prime’ BTO classifications here.
If you’re interested in applying for an upcoming Bayshore BTO project, do remember to get your HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter ready. HDB HFE letters have a six-month validity and come BTO launch periods, there may be delays in processing HDB HFE letter requests. So do what you may with this information to gauge how much time ahead of a launch you want to apply for the HFE letter.
2. New MRT Stations in Bayshore on the Thomson-East Coast Line
HDB has announced that residents of the upcoming Bayshore HDB BTO projects can expect to live within a five-minute walk of Bedok South and Bayshore MRT stations, two upcoming MRT stations along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). Both MRT stations are set to open in 2024.
That means that when the BTO flats or private homes are completed, residents will already have access to the larger public transport network.
The TEL cuts from Sungei Bedok MRT station on the east side of Singapore all the way to Woodlands North MRT station. Those staying near Bedok South or Bayshore MRT stations will be able to access the Downtown Line (DTL) up to two stops away at the Sungei Bedok MRT interchange.
They will also have direct access to Orchard Road, the Central Business District (CBD), and Marina Bay via Orchard Road, Outram Park, and Marina Bay MRT stations, respectively. These three MRT interchanges can further connect residents to the East-West Line (EWL), North East Line (NEL), North-South Line (NSL), and Circle Line (CCL).
Of course, residents also have easy access to the hip and trendy neighbourhoods that border East Coast Park. Yes, we’re talking about the Joo Chiat and Katong neighbourhoods. Residents can take up to five stops along the TEL for access to trendy brunch options, hip coffee joints, and chic watering holes come nightfall.
3. Bayshore Connects Residents to More Green Spaces, Nature Trails
There are also plans to develop the estate by building new parks, nature trails, cycling paths, and green spaces throughout the estate. One upcoming highlight of the estate is Bayshore Central Park, which will feature seawalls and a pavilion – a homage to the neighbourhood’s pre-reclamation coastline.
Building new parks and green spaces within the area is complementary to the current landscape of East Coast Park, which residents will have access to as well. This means that residents will get to enjoy:
Unblocked waterfront views of East Coast beach
Easy access to East Coast Park and the wealth of food options nearby
Cycling path along the Eastern Coastal Park Connector (ECPCN) that spans East Coast Park, Changi Beach, and Pasir Ris Park – a heaven for cycling enthusiasts. If you’re up for it, there’s even a way to cycle with friends and family to Marina Bay Sands (MBS)
The area will also see a Transit Priority Corridor, which is an infrastructure initiative by the government to encourage smoother road traffic and cycling from Point A to B. They are expansions of road widths to include dedicated bus lanes, new cycling paths, and wider footpaths. One Transit Priority Corridor will span the road connection between Bedok South to Bayshore MRT stations.
A recent study showed that HDB resale flats with green views tend to fetch higher prices, and there are certain reasons for this. Homes with views of greenery, or close proximity to nature, can help to improve mental wellbeing. It is also in line with Singaporeans’ increased desire to inculcate sustainable habits into their life. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that such HDB homes may fetch higher prices in the resale market.
What’s in Store for the Bayshore Neighbourhood?
Similar to the development of the Tengah ‘forest town’, Bayshore is planned to be a car-lite estate. To facilitate this, there will be more cycling routes built, increased transport links, and more food and lifestyle amenities within walking distance. This will help families with children access grocery shopping, hawker centres, supermarkets, gyms, and clinics more easily.
And across the 2030s, the estate will certainly shape up to be an exciting new housing estate on the east side of Singapore. The government will leverage its close proximity to East Coast Park and their plan to develop more car-lite towns to establish Bayshore as an estate for homebuyers seeking close proximity to transport links, lifestyle amenities, and nature.
If you want to live in Bayshore but don’t want to wait for homes to be built there, you can also browse all Bayshore Road properties for sale on PropertyGuru.
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