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Thursday, June 8, 2017

Punggol Coast Station, NEL extension

Source Website: http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/nel-extension-opening-7-years-earlier-expected
By Zhaki Abdullah, The Straits Times, The New Paper, 08 June 2017 at 06:00 am


The North-East Line (NEL) extension will open in 2023 - seven years ahead of the originally announced opening date of 2030.
PHOTO: The North-East Line (NEL) extension will open in 2023 - seven years ahead of the originally announced opening date of 2030. With the new tentatively-named Punggol Coast MRT station, the total number of stations on the North-East Line will be 17.
Photo: LTA - Artist impression of the civic commons at entrance A of Punggol Coast Station
Picture posted by Faris Mokhtar, farism@mediacorp.com.sg,  Todays on 07 June 2017 at 11:30 am

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The 1.6km extension will serve the Punggol North area and will include a station tentatively called Punggol Coast.

With the new station, the total number of stations on the NEL will be 17.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will call tenders for the construction of the NEL extension this month, with construction expected to begin in the first half of next year.



The station, which will be in the vicinity of Punggol Point and as-yet-opened Teck Lee LRT stations, will serve residential estates in the Northshore District and Punggol Point District
PHOTO: The station, which will be in the vicinity of Punggol Point and as-yet-opened Teck Lee LRT stations, will serve residential estates in the Northshore District and Punggol Point District — the first batch of 5,300 Build-to-Order units across seven projects is set to be completed in 2020. [2]
Picture posted by Zhaki Abdullah, The Straits Times, The New Paper on 08 June 2017 at 06:00 am
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WHY CHANGE?
When asked why there was a change in the original completion date of 2030, the LTA said the date was being brought forward to support developments in Punggol North and connect the mixed-used areas by rail.

Second Minister for Transport Ng Chee Meng announced the new opening date yesterday at the Boon Lay station while visiting an exhibition about the Tuas West Extension on the East-West Line, which will open later this month.

Mr Ng, who is a Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, said of the NEL extension: "This will benefit residents and students in the Punggol town area, especially in the northern part of Punggol."



Artist impression of the concourse of the Punggol Coast Station
PHOTO: Artist impression of the concourse of the Punggol Coast Station
Photo: LTA
An LTA spokesperson said it was unable to give specific ridership figures for the new station. But besides serving Punggol North residents, the LTA also expects more residents from nearby towns, such as Sengkang and Hougang, to travel in the off-peak direction to Punggol North for work and studies. [2]
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More than 7,000 Housing Board flats are expected to be ready in the area by 2021.

Punggol North will also be the location for an upcoming "enterprise district" - to be developed by the JTC Corporation - which will house firms in the digital and cyber security industries, as well as the new campus of the Singapore Institute of Technology.



Artist impression of the Punggol Digital District and Punggol Coast Station
PHOTO: Artist impression of the Punggol Digital District and Punggol Coast Station
Punggol Coast Station will also cater to the Punggol Digital District, where mixed-use developments — including digital and cybersecurity industries — will be sited. The new Singapore Institute of Technology campuswill also be in the area. [2]
Photo: LTA
Picture posted by Faris Mokhtar, farism@mediacorp.com.sg,  Todays on 07 June 2017 at 11:30 am

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In response to feedback from commuters, the new station will also incorporate more open public spaces where activities will be held, as well as a dedicated community space for exhibitions, said the LTA.

"We envision the station to be a vibrant community hub that brings commuters together in the heart of Punggol North," said LTA deputy chief executive for public transport, policy and planning, Mr Jeremy Yap.

Mr Muhammad Mukhlis - who expects to get the keys to his flat at the Northshore Residences II development in 2020 - said the new MRT station will make commuting easier.



Punggol Coast station will be a vibrant community hub that brings commuters together in the heart of Punggol North.
PHOTO: Punggol Coast station will be a vibrant community hub that brings commuters together in the heart of Punggol North. In particular the Northshore Residences II development TOP in 2020, the new MRT station will make commuting easier.
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Punggol Northshore Residences II
PHOTO: Punggol Northshore Residences II
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With the new station - about a 10 minute walk from his new home - he will not have to transfer from the Punggol LRT line to the NEL when travelling to other parts of the island.

"This will make it easier for my wife and me to get around, especially since we will have a child by then," said the 25-year-old teacher, who is expecting his first child in December.



Just around the corner is Coney Island, an island full of greenery which is just nice for those interested in hiking, running or simply enjoy the cool sea breeze.
PHOTO: Just around the corner is Coney Island, an island full of greenery which is just nice for those interested in hiking, running or simply enjoy the cool sea breeze. A nice place to get away from the busy hassle of everyday life.
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Coney Island is located on an actual island off Punggol, in the most North Eastern part of Singapore.
PHOTO: Coney Island is located on an actual island off Punggol, in the most North Eastern part of Singapore. Coney Island's charm is in how undeveloped it is. It's full of skinny tall trees that look more fitting in a Japanese anime than in Singapore. If you're lucky, you'll get to see chickens, otters, monkeys and even a cow roaming in the wild. The island is super huge so don't be too disappointed if you don't see them. You'll still have lots of fun exploring one of the most scenic cycling routes in Singapore. [3]
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Holistic Approach to good Health by exercising, running or jogging in green natural park and woods.
PHOTO: Holistic healthy lifestyle and training by running or jogging in bright forest outdoors for trail marathon endurance.
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By Zhaki Abdullah, The Straits Times, The New Paper, 08 June 2017 at 06:00 am



Reference
[1] Zhaki Abdullah, The Straits Times, NEL extension opening 7 years earlier than expected, posted on 08 June 2017 at 06:00 am,  http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/nel-extension-opening-7-years-earlier-expected

[2] Faris Mokhtar, Todays, farism@mediacorp.com.sg, Punggol Coast MRT Station to open in 2023, 7 years earlier than planned, posted on 07 June 2017 at 11:30 am, http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-punggol-coast-station-nel-be-completed-2023-7-years-earlier-planned

[3] Bryan Choo, Coney Island Guide - 21 Things You Need To See, Do And Know, posted on Wednesday, 11 November 2015, http://thesmartlocal.com/read/coney-island-guide

Monday, October 17, 2016

Free-roaming cow on Coney Island dies

My Paper, Thursday, October 13, 2016, Page A1, Top Stories
From http://epaper.mypaper.sg/epc/en/2016-10-13/
Source Website: http://mypaper.sg/top-stories/free-roaming-cow-coney-island-dies-20161013
By Audrey Tan, audreyt@sph.com.sg, mypaper, 13 October 2016


BELOVED BULL
PHOTO: BELOVED BULL
The famed Coney Island animal most likely died of heart and lung complications when it was sedated for a routine health check last month.
PHOTO: NPARKS
Picture posted by The Straits Times on on 17 October 2015

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http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/04/make-judicious-use-of-singapores-green.html



THE famed but elusive Brahman bull on Coney Island died last month during a routine health check.

The National Parks Board (NParks) said yesterday that the animal could not be revived after it was sedated for blood and faecal samples during its annual health check by veterinarians on Sept 28.

NParks is making the announcement only now as post-mortem investigations by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority have just concluded.



Coney Island cow dies, 'will be missed'
PHOTO: Coney Island cow dies, 'will be missed'
A lone bovine fondly referred to as the Coney Island cow is probably frolicking in greener pastures. The National Parks Board (NParks) announced on Wednesday (12 October 2016) that the animal had died, eliciting a wave of sympathy and conspiracy theories online.
The cow was a recognisable part of Coney Island Park and will be missed,” NParks said in a statement. It added that post-mortem investigations showed that the cow had chronic underlying illnesses and that it had likely died of heart and lung complications while sedated for blood and faecal samples during its annual health check by veterinarians on 28 September 2016.
Photo: Lianne Chia
Posted by Cynthia Choo (Todays) on 12 October 2016 at 6:35 PM

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The results showed the bull had chronic underlying illnesses, and that it had probably died of heart and lung complications while sedated.

"Health checks are necessary for the cow's own well-being and for public health reasons, for example, to prevent the spread of diseases between animals and humans," said NParks in a statement.

"Given its large size, sedating the cow was a standard procedure to ensure the safety of all personnel involved."



Coney Island Park cow dies after being sedated and could not be revived.
PHOTO: Coney Island Park cow dies after being sedated and could not be revived.
The Stomp Team sends its condolences and we are sure that the cow of Coney Island Park will be missed.
"Wasted sia,it'll be cool to have animals roaming around that island" - PoOt
"Oh.....sob...sob...sob RIP NiuGe (牛哥 Niú gē, Cow Brother)." - LonelyHeart
"Poor cow. RIP" -  woodsbury_ •
"Aww can put more cows n monkeys there? Can instantly turn a lonely island into an attraction. Animals wil only be happy if they are free =))" - lele
Photo: Hpility SG
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It was a mystery how the bull had got on the island in the first place, and its age is unknown.

NParks first found it while in the process of setting up the 50ha Coney Island Park.

The park, connected to the mainland by two bridges on its western and eastern ends to Punggol Promenade and Pasir Ris Coast Industrial Park 6, was opened to the public in October last year.



It is still a mystery how the bull got on the island. It could have wandered from Punggol or Lorong Halus, but no one has reported a lost cow.
PHOTO: It is still a mystery how the bull got on the island. It could have wandered from Punggol or Lorong Halus, but no one has reported a lost cow. - Cynthia Choo (Todays)
Photo: Hpility SG
Picture posted by Stomp on 12 October 2016

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The cow was sickly and malnourished when it was first found but recovered after foraging naturally on the abundance of vegetation on the island.

"The cow was a recognisable part of Coney Island Park and will be missed," said NParks. However, few visitors had actually seen the elusive, doe-eyed animal.

Gao Kaihui, 28, had been hoping to see it during a trip to the park next week.



Old Bull taking his slow walk
PHOTO: Old Bull taking his slow walk
Posted by Hpility Yeo Hong Peng on 12 October 2016 at 11:49 PM
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Said the healthcare worker: "I had the slightest hope of seeing the elusive bull but I guess it was probably old and NParks had done its duty of providing as much as they could since knowing of its existence.

"It is probably the only lucky bull that has roamed free in Singapore's vastly fast-developing concrete city."



He like to pose for photo!
PHOTO: Raptors Galore on Coney Island
Coney Island, formerly known as Pulau Serangoon, is located at Northeast Singapore. Separated from mainland Singapore previously, both ends of the island are now dammed up and connected to the mainland – forming two new fresh water reservoirs. Punggol Reservoir is on the island’s west and Serangoon Reservoir on its east.
Posted by BESG, Raptors on 19 September 2012
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Coney Island Cycling Path towards the East Gate (Lorong Halus)
PHOTO: Coney Island Cycling Path towards the East Gate (Lorong Halus)
As Coney Island is well isolated from human activities, wildlife inhabitants can be expected. It is a Nature Park, with its wild flora and fauna, undisturbed, and in its natural state for preserving wildlife and biodiversity. - by BESG, Raptors on 19 September 2012
Picture taken on 27 July 2016 at 12:57 PM

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By Audrey Tan, audreyt@sph.com.sg, mypaper, 13 October 2016



Reference

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Make judicious use of Singapore's green lung

Source Website: http://news.asiaone.com/news/mailbox/make-judicious-use-singapores-green-lung
By V. Subramaniam (Dr), The Straits Times, April 7, 2016


The untouched rustic charm of the island will be potentially disturbed if man-made developments are allowed to proliferate there.
PHOTO: The untouched rustic charm of the island will be potentially disturbed if man-made developments are allowed to proliferate there.
Photo: Zaobao
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The decision to expand Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) to Coney Island has been the subject of some discussion recently ("$250m Outward Bound campus for Coney Island"; March 25, http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/budget-2016-new-outward-bound-singapore-campus-be-built-coney-island).

I particularly agree with Dr Aishworiya Ramkumar's assertion that the untouched rustic charm of the island will be potentially disturbed if man-made developments are allowed to proliferate there ("Keep Outward Bound Singapore campus out of Coney Island"; March 29, http://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-in-print/keep-outward-bound-singapore-campus-out-of-coney-island).



The charm of coney island at the start of the West Gate


PHOTO: The charm of coney island at the start of the West Gate.  The other gate is 2.4km away and is near Lorong Halus Island, East Gate.
CIMG2796.jpg, Photo taken on 2 November 2015 at 12:57 pm

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While the Government is to be commended for expanding OBS' facilities to enable some 45,000 young people yearly to benefit from much-needed outdoor adventure exposure, the long-term eco-health of the island as a whole would invariably be affected ("OBS set to be rugged new melting pot", http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/obs-set-be-rugged-new-melting-pot; last Thursday, 7 April 2016).



Adorable otters wandering the rustic grounds of Coney Island.


PHOTO: Adorable otters wandering the rustic grounds of Coney Island.
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Potential development for housing and other needs will most certainly destroy the ecological appeal of the nature park and cause a decline in wildlife.



Spotted wood owl, which are nationally critically endangered.


PHOTO: Spotted wood owl, which are nationally critically endangered.
Picture posted by The Straits Times on on 17 October 2015

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It cannot be envisaged that the island will maintain its purity and idyllic appeal.

Conservation of such habitats is of vital ecological significance.

The National Parks Board has acknowledged the rustic nature of the island and is keen to keep the park "as basic as possible" ("Safeguard rustic appeal of Coney Island Nature Park"; Jan 13).



A view of Pulau Ubin from Coney Island


PHOTO: A view of Pulau Ubin from Coney Island
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Admittedly, the demands of modern times will present dynamic challenges and unpalatable choices for the preservation and conservation of nature.



A serene canel coming in from the sea.


PHOTO: A serene canel coming in from the sea. There are many small guppy fishes swimming around during the high tide. We have to walk a 50m stretch of "raised wooden path" to reach this area.
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But do we have to surrender Mother Nature to the machinations of man?

Let us support the process of adaptation. Perhaps the authorities could also ensure a more collaborative and consultative approach in future plans that impact our dwindling green environment.
By V. Subramaniam (Dr), The Straits Times, April 7, 2016
This article was first published on April 7, 2016.
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THE BULL

PHOTO: THE BULL
If you are lucky, you may spot the single, free-roaming bull on the island. It is a Brahman, a breed of Zebu cattle that originates from South Asia.

The shy, gentle animal has large ears that hang loosely by its head, loose skin hanging from its neck and a prominent hump over its shoulders.

It is a mystery how the bull got on the island. It could have wandered from Punggol or Lorong Halus, but no one has reported a lost cow.

It was found sick and malnourished on the island after the dam crossings were built, but has since been nursed back to health. It undergoes a veterinary check-up every six months and is under the care of NParks.

It forages naturally as there is an abundance of vegetation on the island. Feeding by the public is strictly prohibited.

Visitors are also reminded to avoid approaching, disturbing or trying to take close-up photographs of or with it.

They should also not shout at or provoke the animal or use flash photography.
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 Cycle along Punggol Point Park and enjoy the lovely breeze and sunshine


PHOTO: Cycle along Punggol Point Park and enjoy the lovely breeze and sunshine
This resemble the Famous Five Series of  21 books by Enid Blyton, which the child George's parents own the 'Kirrin Island'. We used to read her story books during our secondary school days, more than 30 years ago.
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