Residents of Rochor to move coz of new North-South Expressway

[hurley]

New plans for the upcoming North-South Expressway (NSE) were revealed yesterday, which will result in almost 570 families and 190 retailers and eateries moving out of Rochor Centre.

To build the NSE's southern section, the Government will be acquiring two full plots of land.

These comprise the land along Rochor Road on which Rochor Centre is sited, as well as the land in Keng Lee Road occupied by the Nanyang Pho Leng Building, an association building for Teochews.

Slivers of land on which 21 private properties sit will also need to be acquired by the Government, to facilitate the construction of the southern part of the NSE.

Some other properties that will make way for the NSE include the Victoria Street Wholesale Centre and Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Singapore Land Authority (SLA) said that residents of the four blocks of Housing Board flats at Rochor Centre, which are more than 30 years old, will be offered relocation benefits.

These will be similar to those offered under the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme.

The HDB will build about 810 new flats in Kallang - expected to be completed in mid-2016 - which the affected residents can move into.

However, this means that Rochor Centre could be gone in 2016.

Some benefits which Rochor Centre residents can expect include an additional 20 per cent discount of up to $30,000 when buying new flats, as well as compensation for their flats which will be pegged to prevailing market values.

Retailers and eatery owners at the centre will be offered relocation benefits, too.

For instance, they will be given a 10 per cent discount off their monthly rental rates should they successfully win a tender for other HDB rental commercial properties.

LTA and SLA said owners of other private land acquired by the Government will also get market-value compensation.

Help will be given by public agencies to owners, such as those in the Nanyang Pho Leng Building, to relocate as well.

Housewife Lo Chew Lan, 57, who has been living in Block 2 at Rochor Centre for about 30 years, said it was a pity that she has to move out.

"The neighbours all know each other, and (Rochor Centre is) really a convenient place," said Madam Lo.

"For decades, we have been hearing that the Government wanted us to move out, but we didn't think anything of it. We found out only yesterday when the HDB sent us the letter."

LTA and SLA said the new 21.5km NSE will benefit residents living in the north and north-eastern parts of Singapore, as it helps to meet an expected growth in traffic demand arising from new developments there.

It will also allow motorists travelling between the north and the city centre to save up to 30 per cent in travel time during peak periods.

Major construction works for the NSE will start in 2015.

 

[red amoeba]

which i am sure, after 2020, a sparkling condo project will stand it in its place.

 

[johnny333]

which i am sure, after 2020, a sparkling condo project will stand it in its place.

Nothing in Spore is sacred, not even the ex-Public Library library, where $$$ is involved

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Someone just told me his flat kena enbloc....$400K for his 3 room flat......moving them to Boon Keng HDB flats

 

[johnny333]

I remember that before the elections, the project was announced & that the gov't would acquire some private properties in Bishan, Marymount,...

Now after the elections, they reveal that they are kicking out more people from their homes I suspect the PAP hid the truth until the elections Who owns the Rochor constituency?

 

[Glaringly]

[Some benefits which Rochor Centre residents can expect include an additional 20 per cent discount of up to $30,000 when buying new flats, as well as compensation for their flats which will be pegged to prevailing market values.

Ha. When I first read about the previous short article about the 20% discount for those affected, it sounds not too bad.

But now the fine print is out, ie. up to $30,000. So, if an average flat cost $400,000, the cap is only 7.5% nia, don't be too happy.

Typical CCB government incentive. Phui.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Used to be HDB enbloc they will shift you to somewhere nearby the old site.......now kick all the way from rochor to boon keng

 

[xenomorph]

More than 500 families to make way for new highway

SINGAPORE - Rochor Centre will soon be demolished, to make way for the new North-South Expressway (NSE) in the southern segment of the project.

It is among more than 20 private properties which will have part of their plots acquired for the highway and several slip roads and ramps leading to and from the highway, reported the Straits Times.

Earlier this year, the government gave the green light for the 15.9 km North-South Expressway (NSE)between Admiralty Road West and Toa Payoh Rise, and announced properties in the northern segment which will be affected by the construction.

These include parts of Marymount, Sembawang and Yio Chu Kang.

Other acquisitions for the southern segment include the Lee Ah Mooi Nursing Home in Thomson, Nanyang Pho Leng Building near Kampong Java, and the Victoria Wholesale Centre.

Rochor Centre is the biggest land acquisition to date, with 567 HDB flats, 187 shops, eating houses and three communal facilities.



WHAT KIND OF SHIT COMPENSATION IS???



Residents there will be compensated and have the option to move to new flats by the Kallang River, near the Kallang MRT station. These will be ready in mid-2016.

Prices of the flats will be frozen at today's rates, with an additional 20 per cent discount.

Tenants who relocate will also receive a 10 per cent discount on a successful bid for other HDB rental shops, among other relocation benefits.

Those who took over the premises before 1999 will receive payouts of S$60,000 each.

An additional S$30,000 will be given to those who choose to continue business at an alternative premise.

 

[Fook Seng]

which i am sure, after 2020, a sparkling condo project will stand it in its place.

More likely a shopping mall,

 

[lianbeng]

lianbeng says, "no stone will be left unturned! from woodland checkpoint all the way to ecp - all will kana uprooted left right centre."

 

[johnny333]

More likely a shopping mall,

That's what we need. "another" shopping mall

Actually this shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. Gov't has spent alot of "taxpaers" $$$ on the new MRT lines, they of course expect some kind of payback.

Those living in the downtown areas better start worrying about what else the PAP is planning.

 

[chonburifc]

lianbeng says, "no stone will be left unturned! from woodland checkpoint all the way to ecp - all will kana uprooted left right centre."

Next on the list will be those HDB flats in Bencoolen, Beach Road, North Bridge Road, Chin Swee Road, Bras Basah, Queen Street, Tekka, Selegie.

 

[johnny333]

Next on the list will be those HDB flats in Bencoolen, Beach Road, North Bridge Road, Chin Swee Road, Bras Basah, Queen Street, Tekka, Selegie.

These are now prime property & very valuable. It's only a matter of time before they are "upgraded"

Those who live in these areas & previously voted for the PAP will have to decide if voting for the PAP is worth the risk of losing their homes

 

[chonburifc]

These are now prime property & very valuable. It's only a matter of time before they are "upgraded"

Those who live in these areas & previously voted for the PAP will have to decide if voting for the PAP is worth the risk of losing their homes

Miss out another important one. The row of HDB flats in Tanjong Pagar opposite Amara Hotel. Think HDB is dying to kick these low value 'tenants' out and replace them with higher value commercial tenants.

 

[lianbeng]

lianbeng says, "aiyah...they already said to create more jobs for FT/FW liao lor."

 

[Cestbon]

Next on the list will be those HDB flats in Bencoolen, Beach Road, North Bridge Road, Chin Swee Road, Bras Basah, Queen Street, Tekka, Selegie.

Gov want to clear HDB in CDB area and also just outside the area within 2km radius of CBD.