Toa Payoh to get first shopping mall near Caldecott MRT station; over 6,000 new homes planned
Toa Payoh will finally get its first shopping mall near Caldecott MRT station under HDB's new master plan for the Toa Payoh West area unveiled on Saturday (Oct 31).Toa Payoh West, dubbed the town's "second heart", will accommodate more than 6,000 homes after it is fully developed in the coming decade.National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat launched the master plan at HDB Hub, where an exhibition showcasing town models will be on display till Nov 2."Toa Payoh holds a very special place in Singapore's housing story," Chee said. "It was one of our earliest HDB towns and generations of Singaporeans have grown up here, raised their families, and built strong community ties."Chee, MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, said the major transformation of Toa Payoh West is part of the Government's continued rejuvenation efforts to ensure a good living environment for all residents.The upcoming shopping mall will provide more retail and dining options for residents.