One Marina Gardens

One Marina Gardens is an upcoming mixed development that is located in District 1, Core Central Region of Singapore. The site is situated along Marina Gardens Lane, next to the intersection o Marina Boulevard and Marina Gardens Drive. Right opposite of the development that will be the Gardens By the Bay that is location along the Marina Gardens Drive near to Tanjong Pagar. Some of the recent new launch in this area include One Bernam, Marina One Residences and Wallich Residence.

The land parcel of One Marina Gardens was introduced in June 2022 as part of the Government Land Sales Programme for the 2nd Half of 2022. This was the first land parcel to be introduced to put up for sale in the Marina South district. This 99 years leasehold site is approximately 1.23 hectares in size and has a gross plot ratio of 5.6. The total commercial spaces for this mix development is estimated to be around 750 square metres.

The entire precinct of Marina South is approximately 45 hectares in size, it adjoins the Gardens By the Bay whilst overlooking the Straits of Singapore as well as the Marina Reservoir. This entire plot will encompass of lands that are planned for residential, hotel, office and retail spaces. It can potentially yield to over 10,000 apartment units. Since 2013, the plans to transform Marina South has been unveiled by the Urban Redevelopment Authority in their Draft Masterplan. From then onwards, enhancements have been done to have more spaces for public uses as well as a varied blend of amenities and uses in place for serving the communities of those living here.

The Marina South area is envisaged to become a car-lite and sustainable neighbourhood which is typified by streets that are pedestrian friendly, cycling network that is comprehensive, underground network for pedestrian and its pedestrian mall which all will be linked via the 2 MRT station in this area. Also in the plans will be a numerous pedestrian connectivity the will link seamlessly this area to the Gardens By The Bay as well as other developments that are located alongside the waterfront. The plan will also include buildings that are of high sustainability which will be a common sight in the estate. These buildings will need to acquire the authority’s certification for Green Mark.

The Marina South precinct will be positioning itself as a estate that is self-sufficient that will comprise of amenities like childcare centres, F&B, personal services concepts, recreation and sports facilities public spaces as well as parks to meet the essential needs of the residents living here. One Marina Gardens, being the first development of Marina South estate will be the pioneering site that stimulate the entire transformation of the estate of Marina South.

For those who are looking to stay in the downtown core of Singapore or near to the prime locality of the Singapore’s Financial District, the location of One Marina Gardens might be of very strong appeal to them. With its conveniences and accessibility to amenities, this will be a great choice for not just home buyers but investors alike.

Though this area is not close to many educational facilities, but there is a lot more to explore when making this neighbourhood home as everything that is needed is close to home. This neighbourhood has plethora of dining and retail amenities to for its future residents to choose from. This is one of the benefits when living in the city. Metropolitan living offers quick accessibility to essential and also recreational amenities. By having these amenities close to home, it also means less traveling but more enjoyment time for the residents.

The address of this area is not just limited to its strategical locality but also offers quick access to its nearby neighbourhoods with its enhanced transportation network. This means that easy and smooth commuting for its futures with its main arterial roads and MRT services.

There is abundance of reasons why this area is much sought after. One of them will be the location of One Marina Gardens is located in a strategic area. Situated along Marina Gardens Lane, future residents will be able to relish in the lifestyle of vibrancy with an area that has quick access to a wide range of amenities.

Being in the downtown core offers many benefits. One of it will be residents will be able to have many job opportunities and able to get to their offices quickly for positions in the Central Business District. Those who stay here will appreciate the closeness to their workplace in this vibrant district.

Everything can be found within short distances from this development. With an excellent public transport system in place, one will be able to have quick access to various restaurants, eateries and cafes as well as numerous entertainment and leisure options that are available in this vicinity.

But living in One Marina Gardens, this is one address that tells everything. The development is uniquely situated in the part of long-term redevelopment plans by the Urban Redevelopment Authority in the transformation of the Marina Bay region to a lively and vibrant area that intermingled with spaces that is inclusive of lush greenery, retail opportunities, playgrounds as well as amenities. This neighbourhood has been allotted as part of the future international financial and business hub that is close to the upcoming Waterfront City of Singapore. This makes the development impeccably ready to welcome the exceptional advantages from the growth of this area. This will be locality that world gets together for living, playing and working.

This integrated project will place its resident on the heartbeat of the vibrant main financial district of Singapore as well as beyond. It is nestled amongst green park and lush greenery. The development also offers stunning sea and city views.

The transformation of the Marina South and Marina Bay precincts is also part of the bigger Greater Southern Waterfront plan. The entire area stretches from Marina East estate to Pasir Panjang. This will be a new main locality and gateway for the Southern Coast of Singapore’s city living.

The stretch is approximately 30 km along Singapore’s southern coast and has a total land size of 2,000 hectares which is equivalent to twice the size of Punggol estate, 6 Marina Bay area or 465 Padangs.

This transformation was announced way back in 2013. This plan was in the focus again during the 2019 Rally for National Day. This time round with more new plans added which include more housing developments, offices and new attractions. The island of Pulau Brani will be redeveloped into a recreational and fun island whereas redevelopment plans were also in stored for the 2 Pasir Panjang power stations, which have been decommissioned

In April 2022, there was also announced for 6,000 public housing flats to be constructed in this area, which will be on the site that the Keppel Club is currently residing with another 3,000 private apartments to be constructed on this same site which is 48 hectares in size.

Singapore, by reaping on the full advantage of its southern coastline, will be able to create more opportunities for the improvements of its residents on the way they work, live and play. The Greater Southern Waterfront will include more options for public and private housings that is along the waterfront promenades that offers more open spaces. Those who lives in this area will also benefits from having more career opportunities with more offices in the area. Residents here will also be able to enjoy more entertainment and recreational for its residents.

The Greater Southern Waterfront is a huge redevelopment project which will be taking places in phases. The first phase of the project will from Mount Faber, Keppel Club and Power District of Pasir Panjang. This phase is projected to be completed by the next decade.

There are also plans to outline the upcoming transformations which will connect the different place of interests that are located in this area using a waterfront promenade that is linked continuously. Mount Faber will have a brand-new cable railway system that will transport its visitor from its foot to its top with an additional of new stop point for the cable car and could be completed in 2023. This will enhance on the connectivity to other parts of the Southern Ridges that is 10 km in length.

As of current, there are already big MNCs with office set in this area such as Unilever, Cisco and Google, SAP Asia, Samsung and Pfizer. With the increase of office spaces here, it will mean for spaces for the big names to set up their offices here which in turns translate to more job opportunities. For those residents who are luck to work and live in this area, it will mean shorter traveling time for them and more time for other things in life.

This area will also have more public transportation services linking up. As for now the west of the Greater Southern Waterfront is served by the MRT North East Line and the MRT Circle Line. More MRT stations will be added with the completion of the MRT Thomson East Coast Line as well as the completion of the 3 additional MRT Circle Line stations, which will complete the “Circle”. The entire Greater Southern Waterfront is also served by the MRT North South Line, the MRT Downtown Line as well as the MRT East West Line.

The Pulau Brani will be redeveloped into a mini Sentosa that will have a waterfront park and a discovery park that is futuristic. There will also be a heritage and nature trail that links Fort Siloso, Mount Imbiah, Mount Serapong, Pulau Brani and Mount Faber together.

This area will yield many potentials not only for property buyers but also tourists as well as Singapore residents from different walks of life. Nevertheless, patience will be needed as development and planning will take some time for project of such a large scale