Saturday, May 9, 2009

D-Day + 481: With a hope to see more progress...

we decided to catch our lunch at Neighbourhood 4. It was a humid afternoon, thus we took a bus instead of strolling over. After a nice meal of fishball meepok, it is time to witness the progresses of Jade Spring.

Watching the cranes at work while enjoing my lunch.


One of the few coffeeshops in the neighbourhood central.


That's the power of 10x zoom on my Lumix.


Not much changes. But it does seems to me that there are lesser machineries this time round.


The Most Progressive Award goes to the Multi Storey Carpark.


The often forgotten part of the site. Junction of Ave 11 and Ring Road.


The carpark from another angle.


That's where my block will stand. Nothing done at all.


Sunday, March 8, 2009

Information signboard...

of Jade Spring Phase 1 and 2. Cycled past today thus stop by to capture them. The gate was opened widely with nobody in sight. Was tempted to cycle in to take some close up shots but decided against it due to safety reasons.




Sunday, March 1, 2009

D-Day + 412: My first visit...

to Jade Spring site in year 2009. As it had been more than 2 months since my last visit and baobei is busy with her grandma's funeral thus though it is a lazy Sunday, I still decided to go for a short cycling trip to check out the progress of Jade Spring and the bridge over Serangoon river.


Progress of Jade Spring Phase 1 and 2.


Works being done to the carpark area.


The machinery had increased since my last visit.


The future entrance to the estate.


That's where my block will stand!


Phase 1 and 2 from another angle.


I believe the foundation work of the carpark is completed.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

D-Day + 337: More have been done...

to Jade Spring though I thought the progress was rather slow. On the other hand, it buys me more time to save up for the renovation. Now even phase 2 has begun construction, but with a different contractor. Most probably the 2 phases will TOP together. Hopefully the quality of work will not be hit by the economic downturn. Here are some pictorial updates.






Sunday, October 19, 2008

D-Day + 279: More works...

... are being done to Jade Spring. It seems that they are only working on the phase 1 site. I know the residents nearby would hate that, but I'm sorry to be selfish, i really can't wait for the piling to start!

Some more photos to share:




Sunday, October 12, 2008

D-Day + 272 : Contructions begins...

... at Jade Spring! Went past the building site last week and saw containers and bulldozers.
So decided to go take some photos to journal down the progress, and this time round i witness workers and actions done to the building site! Its about time.

Some photos to share.






Wednesday, August 20, 2008

D-Day + 219: Arrived early..

... at HDB today. Registered and waited patiently for our number to be called. Keeps on flipping through the documents to confirm that I have brought everything required. The staff serving us is an interesting auntie. She talks very sloowwww. Though my guess is that she wants to make sure we catch everything she says, but I still find her interesting and a joy to listen too. Dooon't yooouuu agreeee?

Friday, August 8, 2008

D-Day + 207: On this auspicious day...

... I finally received my HDB letter of appointment for the signing of agreement of lease.

Appointment details: 20/08/2008 @ 1010hrs.

Hmm... nice numbers.. should try my luck at 4D..

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Why...

... is Yishun Ring Road (in Red) called a Ring Road? As its name suggest, it ring-up all major neighbourhoods of Yishun Town.

Green - Neighbourhood 1. Host Chong Pang (son of Nee Soon) city. Lots of good food here!

Yellow - Neighbourhood 2. My current home ground.

Magenta - Neighbourhood 3. Play host to Yishun North NPC.

Purple - Neighbourhood 4. Home to Jade Spring Phase 1 and 2 (Red dot).

Blue - Neighbourhood 6. Near to SAFRA, Yishun Polyclinic and the upcoming KTP Hospital.

Dark Green - Neighbourhood 7. Long for a swim? House the SSC Swimming Complex.

Orange - Neighbourhood 8. Khatib Central. Also have good foods and home to Yishun South NPC and Yishun Stadium.

Pink - Neighbourhood 9. a.k.a Yishun Central. Northpoint, Interchange and more to come.

Monday, May 19, 2008

D-Day + 126: Some photos to share...

... on Jade Spring building site.

Day frontal view of the building site. Taken from Blk 416. The building in the background is Northbrooks Sec. To the right is Yishun Ring Rd and the lush greenery is Yishun Park.


Another day view of the building site. Taken from Blk 440. Yishun Ring Rd runs horizontally separating Jade Spring and Yishun Park. To the right is Yishun Ave 11.


Night view of the building site. Taken from Blk 440.


Monday, April 7, 2008

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!

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

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.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

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.

Saturday, February 2, 2008

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.

Monday, December 31, 2007

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.