D-Day + 84: Went to HDB today...

... for our unit selection. We reached there half an hour earlier to collect our Queue number. We sat there and monitor the sales status, hoping that the unit we want will not be chosen by others. We initially chose the unit after studying the floor plan and layout and later realise that the number coincides with the date we got together. But after much studying, we chose another unit as our first choice as it seems it's the only unit with a possible purchase of the corridor recess area. The fort was held tight but unfortunately, we loses it at the last minute. It got chosen by someone 2 to 3 queue number in front of us. Well, everything happens for a reason. Maybe we are destined to get our initial choice. So we hope and pray that it does not get chosen by Mr and Mrs Q-80. It was a gruelling wait and at last, our number flashes on the LED board. Luckily, all is not lost. We got it!

D-Day + 50: Yes! Finally received notification...

... from HDB that our date of selection is on 7 April 2008 @ 1615hrs and our queue number is 81. Really lucky to get such a good number for a first-timer. I found an online forum with an active post on Jade Spring and made a lot friends, whom will be our future neighbours.

The aerial map...

Above image courtesy of Kelly Ng from Facebook Jade Spring group.

... of Jade Spring Yishun. It lies along Yishun Avenue 11 and Yishun Ring Road. Though it is quite a distance from the Yishun Central, but there are 2 feeder services available so it should not be too bad. And i have been living at the edge of Yishun for the past 20 odd years so taking feeder service is a no sweat for me. Let's get oriented: the lush greenery to the west is Yishun Park. North-East lies the neighbourhood central. To the south is Northbrook Secondary School.

It all started...

... when I saw HDB latest BTO project (Jade Spring) in the newspaper. Yishun is the ideal place for me as I have been living here for the past 22 years and counting. I immediately checked for the exact location and found it to nest right in between our parents' place. I called up dear to inform her and were really excited about it. With the application deadline looming, we felt that the decision made was too hasty as it involves a huge amount of investment. Thus the idea was then cast aside. But after much discussion and consideration, we applied 2 days before the deadline on D-Day, 14 Jan 2008.

Introduction to Jade Spring

Jade Spring @ Yishun is a BTO project launched by HDB in December 2007.
It comprises 4 apartment blocks of 48 3-rooms and 336 4-rooms units. Designed for contemporary living, the architecture projects a minimal yet immaculate look. All units come with full height windows in the living/dining area and ¾ height windows in the bedrooms to soak in the surrounding greenery. Selected units facing the park are provided with balconies for greater enjoyment of the lush green views. 4-room units at the top 2 storeys of each block are endowed with planter boxes, perfect for those with green fingers.

Well situated in the vibrancy of Yishun Town, an established estate housing a dazzling mix of shopping, dining, recreation and education options and yet nestled snugly beside Yishun Park's 13-hectare lush greeneries. It is the perfect retreat after a hectic day at work.
Although it is away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre, Jade Spring is still well-connected to the city by major roads, expressways and public transports.

With a series of exciting new developments like the bazaar place, Community Library, integrated shopping complex and bus interchange, make-over Yishun pond, promenade along Lower Seletar Reservoir, etc, Yishun will be abuzz with non-stop actions and activities.