HDB to Build Homes Near Nature at Gillman Barracks and Sunset Way

HDB will build new homes at Gillman Barracks and Sunset Way after studying the environment.

The studies looked at how building homes would affect nature and the area's history.

At Gillman Barracks, HDB will keep over 20 old buildings and most of the forest.

HDB will also keep about 8 hectares at Sunset Way for animals to move around.

The new homes will be designed to fit in with nature.

HDB will think about what people say and study results to plan the homes.

The plans will include how many homes, what kind, and when they will be built.

The new estate at Gillman Barracks will be a nice place to live with parks nearby.

It will be near the city and the future Greater Southern Waterfront area.

The homes will be connected to public transport and have new roads.

The government said in March 2024 it might build new homes at Gillman Barracks.

Gillman Barracks was built in 1935 for the British army and is now an arts area.

HDB studied the site to understand its ecology and history.

The studies looked at 47 hectares, including a 7-hectare green area.

HDB talked to nature and heritage groups during the planning process.

The groups included Nature Society Singapore and Singapore Youth Voices for Biodiversity.

The study found 293 plant species and 178 animal species in the area.

Twenty-two plant species are important for conservation.

Eleven animal species are also important for conservation.

HDB will keep areas that connect parks to help animals move around.

A 30-meter wide path will be kept to help animals move.

The path will connect Telok Blangah Hill Park to other parks.

HDB will keep the forest stream and most of the forest.

An environmental plan will be made to guide builders and protect the environment.

The plan includes moving animals to other green areas before building starts.

A green link will be built at the southern tip of the site.

The link will connect parks and help birds move around.

HDB studied the heritage of 86 buildings at Gillman Barracks.

Each building was looked at for its historical and architectural value.

Four buildings will be kept because they are very important.

Twenty-seven buildings are highly significant, but only 21 can be kept.

Six buildings cannot be kept because they are in the way of roads or housing.

Four clusters of buildings will be kept because they are historically important.

The clusters include housing and school areas.

The Preston Road Housing cluster has 16 old semi-detached houses.

The Lock Road cluster has old buildings used for military administration.

The Malan Road cluster has old buildings used for utility and support.

The kept buildings can be used for shops and amenities.

The Singapore Land Authority manages Gillman Barracks.

There are 11 arts tenants and 13 food and lifestyle tenants at Gillman Barracks.

The tenants were told about the environmental and heritage studies.

The development plans will not make the tenants leave early.

HDB told tenants to plan ahead for when their leases end.

HDB will build homes at a greenfield site in Sunset Way, Clementi.

The site has been planned for residential use since 1980.

The development will provide more housing options for people in the west.

The future estate will have a biophilic design with native plants.

Greenery will be included in the design so residents can enjoy nature.

An environmental study was done for the 23-hectare site.

Six nature groups were consulted for the study.

The study found 286 plant species and 113 animal species.

Forty-nine plant species and six animal species are important for conservation.

HDB will keep about 8 hectares to help wildlife and facilitate animal movement.

The kept area includes a natural stream and its surrounding buffer.

The area around the Old Jurong Line will also be kept.

Nature trails will be built to maintain ecological connectivity.

The trails will offer residents recreational options near their homes.

The full reports for Gillman Barracks and Sunset Way are available online.

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