SG Clean Day on Sunday, 28 April 2024

SG Clean Day on Sunday, 28 April 2024 Residents of Chua Chu Kang Town, lend us a hand in support of the quarterly SG Clean Day on Sunday, 28 April 2024.  Show respect to our shared spaces by picking up after ourselves and binning our trash responsibly! Together, let’s create a cleaner and safer Chua Chu Kang Town for all! Back

Know Your Enemy: Dengue Myth Busters

Know Your Enemy: Dengue Myth Busters Find out how to beat dengue which is spread by Aedes mosquitoes. Source: NEA Besides doing the National Environment Agency’s B-L-O-C-K mozzie wipeout, arm yourself with some of these lesser-known facts to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in your home.  Protect your family now! Aedes mosquitoes can bite at night too The Aedes mosquito is most active during daylight hours, with peak biting periods about 2 hours before sunrise and just after sunset. Spray yourself with insect repellent to protect yourself from being bitten. Do note that in Singapore’s highly urbanised environment, the Aedes mosquito has been observed to have adapted to artificial lighting and can bite at night as well! So don’t forget your repellent even when going out at night or even when you are at home. Dengue reinfection is possible Though recovery from a dengue infection is believed to provide lifelong immunity, it is possible to get dengue up to 4 times as there are 4 different strains of dengue virus circulating in Singapore. A second infection becomes more dangerous as it carries a higher risk of developing severe dengue, which can be fatal. DenV-1 and DenV-2 have been the most dominant virus strains up to recent years. But since 2021, there has been a spike in the number of DenV-3 and DenV-4 infections. Due to the low immunity among Singaporeans for these less common strains, the risk of infection is thus much higher. Scrub your containers to dislodge any stray mosquito eggs When you empty your wet containers, make sure you not only throw away the water but also do a thorough scrub to remove any mosquito eggs. Aedes mosquito eggs can stick onto the walls and floors of wet containers even after they have been emptied. These eggs can survive on dry surfaces for several years, so the next time the container gets refilled with water, the eggs can hatch and grow into adult mosquitoes! The Aedes mosquitoes need water as small in volume as a 20-cent coin to breed. Do your bit to remove sources of stagnant water in your homes and break the chain of dengue transmission. Protect yourselves and your loved ones by doing the B-L-O-C-K Mozzie wipeout today! Back

Tell Us Your Fave Spots in CCK Town & Win!

Tell Us Your Fave Spots in CCK Town & Win! Take part in the “What We Love in CCK” poll by 31 March 2024 here now!  Have you been to CCK Town’s “tank” playground? It’s a fun reminder of Keat Hong estate’s past as a military camp. Share with us the spots you love most in CCK Town to shop, dine, play/workout, & get rewarded! 18 prizes are up for grabs in our “What We Love in CCK” poll: 5 top winners: $50 NTUC FairPrice vouchers 10 runner-up prizes: Gift box worth $35 3 prizes for bonus question(s): $80 NTUC FairPrice vouchers Winners for the top 5 and 10 runner-up prizes will be selected randomly from all eligible entries received. For the “fondest memory” bonus question, the most interesting and vivid memory will win. For the “must-see places and activities ” bonus question, winners will be selected based on the originality, practicality, and clarity of their recommendations. You could be a lucky winner! See terms & conditions here. Photo: Gina Ng Photo: Clement Lee Photo: Bryan Goh CCK Town Fun Facts Did you know that Singapore’s strongest rock is found in our very own Little Guilin in CCK Town? This well-loved spot and a favourite subject of our resident shutterbugs is home to norite, a type of rock that is 10 times stronger than concrete!   Norite was mined from the former Gammon Quarry, which fell into disuse by 1984, and a year later, HDB decided to convert it into a park.   Locals called it Little Guilin because the rock formations remind them of the beautiful and tranquil scenery of China’s famous karst mountains in Guilin. With the highest point standing at 133m, Little Guilin is also the Republic’s second tallest hill after Bukit Timah Hill. Back

Follow these 3 Cs for a Sustainable CNY

Follow these 3 Cs for a Sustainable CNY As you gear up for Chinese New Year, here are 3 Cs that can make your Year of Dragon a more sustainable one! Chuck it right Check how and what items can be recycled in the various types of recycling bins available. The Bloobins near your block accept paper, plastic, glass and metal items for recycling. Remember to clean your items before disposing them. To check the list of accepted materials for recycling, click here. Bloobins do not recycle electronics (like old TVs, computers, laptops). Instead, place e-waste into dedicated e-waste bins. For items like preloved clothes, consider donating them if they are in good condition, or recycle them in textile recycling bins. Cloop has a bin in CCK Town at Lot One. See the full list of locations here. Conserve & reuse Get your family involved in making CNY decorations. Turn your old or used red packets into Chinese New Year decorations like these origami cherry blossoms (pictured below). There are plenty of YouTube videos to guide you on how to use red packets to make origami paper dragons, lanterns and many more. Not the crafty sort? Not to worry, you can drop off your used red packets at dedicated recycling bins found at CCKTC main office, CCKTC branch office, Keat Hong Community Club, Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, and more. See the full list of locations here.   Conscious consumption Food waste is one of the biggest waste streams in Singapore, accounting for about 11% of all waste. Help to reduce food waste in 2024 by making sure you consume just enough. Resist overbuying and plan to get just enough of CNY goodies like cookies, bak kwa and mandarin oranges to mark the occasion. If you’re hosting a meal, cater for 10 to 15% less than the number of expected guests to minimise any leftovers. With fast fashion being the world’s second most polluting industry, consider mixing and matching your current wardrobe to create new outfits that are both chic and eco-friendly. Get ready for an eco-Year of the Dragon! Back

SG Clean Day on Sunday, 28 January 2024

SG Clean Day on Sunday, 28 January 2024 Residents of Chua Chu Kang Town, lend us a hand in support of the quarterly SG Clean Day on Sunday, 28 January 2024.  Every small action makes a big difference, so let’s refrain from littering and clean up after ourselves to keep SG clean! Together, let’s create a cleaner and safer Chua Chu Kang Town for all! Back

Festive Period Spring Cleaning – Removal of Bulky Items

Festive Period Spring Cleaning – Removal of Bulky Items Dear Residents, With the festive period coming up, Chua Chu Kang Town Council would like to help our residents with their spring cleaning efforts by upgrading our free bulky items removal service. From 22 Jan to 9 Feb 2024, all bulky items that are left at the designated areas at the void deck will be collected daily by the Town Council. There will be signage at the void deck to point out the designated areas. There is no cap on the number of things you can discard during this period. If you have any enquiries, please contact the Town Council at Tel: 6569 0388 or info@ccktc.org.sg. Wishing all our residents a Happy Chinese New Year ahead! * Please note that the service is strictly not applicable for house moving purposes and/or for renovation debris. Back

Eco New Year Resolutions: Let’s Get Net Zero

Eco New Year Resolutions: Let’s Get Net Zero Charge ahead in 2024 with a more sustainable lifestyle by:  Cycling or walking instead of driving Using energy-efficient options like LED lights Choosing solar-powered devices over battery-operated ones Residents Revved Up to Go Net Zero 15 lucky CCK residents got to visit Sembcorp Tengeh Floating Solar Farm (pictured above) in November 2023, under an exclusive collaboration between CCK Town Council and Sembcorp. This farm, one of the largest of its kind in the world, is in our CCK Town. It was an eye-opening experience for the residents to see this farm up close and learn how it harnesses energy enough to power up some 16,000 four-room flats for one year! Brickland resident Shenbaga Kumar taking a wefie with his wife Natarajan Rajeswari. Residents were excited to get up close and personal to the floating solar farm, which is rarely open for public visits. Keat Hong resident Leong Ai Kuen, felt a strong sense of pride in learning how much Singapore has invested in the green energy space and that one of the world’s largest inland floating solar farms is located in the Republic. Installed over water, these solar panels have a higher energy yield compared to conventional systems installed on rooftops. For Delfinn Tan, a resident of Hong Kah North, it was heartening to know the panels did not have as large an impact on the ecology of the reservoir as she thought they would. As the farm is not open to the public, Keat Hong resident Sreeraj Choorakad said he was glad he managed to snag a seat on the tour. “Everyone should be interested in sustainability because we need to ensure that the Earth is still around for the next generations to come,” said the engineer. On a smaller scale, residents said everyone can play a role by adopting more sustainable habits in his or her day-to-day lives. Delfinn does her bit by washing and recycling plastic containers for takeaway food, whereas Bukit Gombak resident Ng Chee Wee does his bit by taking the stairs instead of the lift to save electricity. He said it kills two birds with one stone by not only helping him stay fit but also go green. At the end of the visit, Delfinn summed up the experience for her fellow visitors by saying: “This was a unique opportunity for residents to come here and see one of the largest floating farms in Singapore. We are all happy and pleased to see Singapore doing more and more in the renewable energy space.” Some of the lucky residents who snagged a seat on the tour. From left: Delfinn Tan, Danielle Tan, Natarajan Rajeswari, Shenbaga Kumar, Bryan Goh, Arunkumar Krishnamoorthy and Ameer Jaffer From left: Leong Ai Kuen, Lee Kok Hoong, Seema Sreeraj, Sreeraj Choorakad, Ng Chee Wee, Ng Hang Lay and Ng Shukie Back

Happy 2024, CCK Residents! A Better, Improved CCK Town Coming Your Way

Happy 2024, CCK Residents! A Better, Improved CCK Town Coming Your Way Happy New Year to all CCK residents! Look forward to stepping into 2024! CCK Town is getting a fresh upgrade as part of HDB’s Remaking Our Heartland (ROH) programme. In the pipeline are more cool spaces for residents to relax, get together and keep fit, as well as better connectivity with an integrated transport hub. In addition, we will continue to roll out the slated enhancements for your estate as part of the CCK 2020 Masterplan. Photo: Clement Lee Here are just some of the many improvements in store for you! Brickland gets more sporty New streetscapes and green roofs, as well as more community spaces for you to mingle at Keat Hong Shopping Centre. Look forward to new amenities like the Brickland Sport-in-Precinct, which when completed in 2025, will give residents a basketball court, as well as playground and fitness corner. Artist’s impressions of the new fitness corner and children’s adventure playground Artist’s impressions of the new fitness corner and children’s adventure playground Chua Chu Kang gets multi-generational Under HDB’s ROH, CCK estate is getting a multi-generational community space at Teck Whye Shopping Centre, complete with fitness facilities and play areas. CCK Park will have a new play garden, improved community and landscaped spaces. Residents can also look forward to a new children’s cycling trail, covered basketball court and beautiful scent garden under the upcoming NRP (for Blocks 201 to 221 & 223 to 239 CCK Central/CCK Ave 1). Artist’s impressions of the covered basketball court & children’s cycling trail Artist’s impressions of the covered basketball court & children’s cycling trail Friendlier streets in Bukit Gombak & Hong Kah North Enjoy your walks amid safer streets in your estate.  LTA’s Friendly Streets initiative will turn Bukit Batok Streets 31 to 33, as well as stretches along Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 and Bukit Avenue East Avenue 5 into pedestrian-friendly spaces. More barrier-free crossings, traffic-calming measures (like road humps and speed bumps to slow down traffic) will be introduced to make safer and more inclusive streets. New signalised pedestrian crossings with longer crossing times will better cater to the needs of the young and old. In addition, new visual signs will alert motorists to look out for seniors and young kids. Keat Hong gets greener A giant adventure playground, a basketball court, and a jogging track are some of the new amenities planned for Tembusu Park under HDB’s ROH. Residents can also look forward to the transformation of Keat Hong Park into a green activity hub with facilities for all ages. Under the upcoming Neighbourhood Renewal Programme, residents of Blocks 429 to 441 and 429A at Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4 will get a boost in eco living with permeable garden pathways and park benches made of recyclable materials courtesy of Ngee Ann Polytechnic students More enhancements are in the pipeline, including repainting works and another upcoming NRP at Blocks 271 to 295 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 2/3. Residents can look forward to new facilities, such as linkways, extended corridors and drop-off porches under the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme at Blocks 271 to 295 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 2/3 These improvements would not have been possible without our residents’ input and suggestions. So keep your ideas coming! CCK Town Council is committed to creating a better home for you. Let’s co-create a lovely CCK Town together! Wishing you a joyous and eco-friendly 2024! Back

Winners Show Off – Greener, Better Living in CCK Town

Winners Show Off – Greener, Better Living in CCK Town CCK Town has it all — beautiful nature, eco-friendly practices & spaces, and fun and family-friendly spots. Check out our CCK Town 2024 Calendar, which is coming to your mailboxes soon. Let the 12 winners of our photo contest show you the greener, better life in this north-western part of Singapore! 1st prize ($400 NTUC FairPrice vouchers & Fujifilm Instax Mini Smartphone Printer worth over $200): Julien Kho (Brickland) Julien discovered this ‘secret’ in CCK. Her winning entry features this enchanting, otherworldly shot of Teck Whye that clinched the first prize.The 41-year-old business development manager moved into Brickland in 2016.  On her regular jogs to keep fit, she chanced upon beautiful scenes that transported her into “a secret garden”. Her winning entry captured a lush spot in the park connector near Junction 10. It was so pretty that she stopped in her tracks to snap the ethereal shot. Her sons, Rico, 9, and Rayden, 7, are so pleased with her win that they have told their friends to look out for their mum’s photo in the 2024 calendar! Julien, with her sons Rico and Rayden, receiving her prize from Brickland MP Don Wee. 2nd prize ($300 NTUC FairPrice vouchers & Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Holiday Travel Kit, worth $160): Fong Nam San (Keat Hong estate) Nature thrives in urban Singapore, proves retiree Nam San, whose serene photo of an egret enjoying its breakfast in Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve.    The 64-year-old said capturing it was a serendipitous moment. He had gone to Sungei Buloh with a group of friends to try to capture some nature shots. He spotted the egret on its hunt for food and followed it to see if the bird got lucky. He said that the bird caught a fish after 10 to 15 minutes! And immediately after he took that single snap, it flew off. So, besides the egret, Nam San got lucky too!  Nam San receiving his prize from Keat Hong MP Zhulkarnian Abdul Rahim. 3rd prize ($200 NTUC FairPrice vouchers): Bryan Goh (CCK estate) Heartland celebrations are just as fun, as real estate agent Bryan proves with his splendid photo of fireworks over Teck Whye during the Dao Bu Keng Temple’s Nine Emperor Gods festival. The hobbyist photographer, who won the first prize last year with his sunrise shot of Little Guilin, is constantly looking for interesting ways to capture the beautiful town he lives in. He’s succeeded again this year! 4th to 12th prizes ($50 NTUC FairPrice voucher each) in random order: Yong Kuo Hoong (Hong Kah North) wows with his sunrise over the mudflats of Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve. Goh Juan Yap (Keat Hong) surprises with his colourful parakeets, enjoying some fruits on a tree. Toh Shu Hao (Bukit Gombak) captures residents enjoying a brisk walk or jogging in the Rail Corridor while curious monkeys watch on. Su Ng (Bukit Gombak) fondly remembers this view of Hillview Community Centre. Leong Chee Kong (Bukit Gombak) captivates with his view of the moon rising and peeking through the tree in Goodview Gardens. Muhammad Hidayat bin Sudin (Hong Kah North) highlights how Singapore is a garden city with plenty of greenery among HDB flats. By capturing this ray of light amidst the flat and rooftop garden, Saif Rayyan (Brickland) reminds everyone to look at the brighter side of life. Seniors are leading the way towards healthier living at Bukit Gombak Stadium, as captured by Tan Hui Sian (Bukit Gombak). Tan Wen Jin (CCK estate) offers an unusual bird’s eye view of the rooftop garden at Teck Whye View. Back

2023 Hong Kah North Tree Planting Day

2023 Hong Kah North Tree Planting Day Back