Jtc Awards Tender Kallang Way Capitaland First Industrial Gls Site Adaptive Reuse

The URA Master Plan places great emphasis on environmental sustainability, and Toa Payoh will soon reap its benefits. With the implementation of greening efforts and eco-friendly initiatives, such as the addition of more trees, park connectors, and eco-friendly buildings, the area is set to become a greener and more sustainable community. Future residents of The Orie will be able to enjoy a lush environment, courtesy of these developments. These improvements not only enhance the area’s visual appeal but also promote healthier living conditions. Visit The Orie Showflat to see the positive impact of these efforts firsthand.

Singapore’s JTC has recently awarded the tender for a new industrial GLS site at Kallang Way to CL Savour Property, a subsidiary of CapitaLand Development. Their bid of $368.901 million was the highest of four, with the second highest bidder being a consortium of Soon Hock Group, BHCC Construction, and Evermega with a bid of $317.889 million. This site will be the first to undergo adaptive reuse of a former industrial building, with the existing terrace factory remaining and being repurposed for continued industrial use.

According to Tang Hsiao Ling, director of urban planning and architecture division at JTC, this integration of adaptive reuse is part of a strategic master plan aimed at sustainable rejuvenation of the area and reducing carbon emissions. This will also preserve the industrial legacy of the site. The site was launched on June 25 as the last of five confirmed list sites in the 1H2024 IGLS programme, and closed on Oct 1 with four bids received.

The site, which covers 474,772 sq ft, is zoned Business 2 under the master plan and has a maximum gross floor area of 1.23 million sq ft. It also has a 33-year tenure and is part of a designated food zone. The new development will feature food manufacturing spaces and retail uses, bringing vibrancy to the industrial area.