G2-Group03 Final Report
Introduction
Choa Chu Kang is a planning area and residential town located at the north-westernmost point of the West Region of Singapore. The name "Choa Chu Kang" is derived from the Teochew word "kang chu". In the nineteenth century, Chinese immigrants to plant gambier and pepper along the river banks of Choa Chu Kang, although many migrated to Johor to the north at the encouragement of Temenggong, Johor. The plantation owners were known as Kangchu - the word "kang" refers to the riverbank and "chu" means "owner" or "master", referring to the headman in charge of the plantations in the area. "Choa" is the clan name of the first headman. Choa Chu Kang has a total area of 6.11 km2. As of the Master Plan 2014, Choa Chu Kang planning area is made up of 6 subzones: Choa Chu Kang Central, Choa Chu Kang North, Keat Hong, Peng Siang, Teck Whye and Yew Tee. It has a total population of 190,720 (as of June 2019) and population density of 31,265km2.
Objectives
1. Determine if current amenities and facilities will be able to meet the needs of the projected population of Choa Chu Kang in 2024, especially that of the infants (ages 0 to 4), working population (ages 25 to 64) and elderly (ages 65 and above).
2. Determine and select ideal locations in Choa Chu Kang for future amenities to be built to meet the needs of the aforementioned age groups.
Areas of Reseach
Education
The Singaporean government consistently places a large emphasis on education. Every young Singaporean is given multiple opportunities to further their studies in their areas of interest. Hence, education institutions in Singapore are strategically placed such that the majority of the population has access to these institutions. In Choa Chu Kang, there are multiple educational institutions that cater to the needs of the various age groups.
Healthcare Facilities
As the population of elderly residents in Singapore is expected to increase, there has been an increase in the number of healthcare facilities for the elderly throughout the island. As urban planners, we will be analysing the ratio of healthcare facilities to the population of elderly residents in Choa Chu Kang to determine if the current number of facilities available are able to meet their needs.
Transport
There are various transportation facilities within the Choa Chu Kang planning area, namely Choa Chu Kang MRT station, Yew Tee MRT station, Choa Chu Kang Bus Interchange and Bukit Panjang LRT system. These facilities provide ease of access for commuters to travel within Choa Chu Kang and from Choa Chu Kang to the Central and Downtown area of Singapore. Furthermore, the Bukit Panjang LRT system provides residents with convenient access to the town centre and to the nearby town of Bukit Panjang.
Task 1
What are the changes between Master Plan 2008 and Master Plan 2014?
