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bakasa2002

07-07-12, 23:23

Do you think SL can apply to Parks & Recreation Dept to build a link bridge to the reservoir (to be fair between The Tropica & The Waterview)?

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww15/MLZT/th_bridgeu.jpg

I asked this Q b4 about the park access when visited the SF, I was told that it could be a decision that possibly WV and Tropica MCST can look at to share the cost, I was told the current pathway facing the reservoir connect via TP side, there is a link bridge.

Personally nt vested in WV or WF projects but imo WFK have this link bridge cos the MRT serves both WF and HDB residents, so might have a strong case or for all you know, it might be paid for by FEO since they own the whole stretch of condos except Baywater. :)

East Lover

10-07-12, 10:57

I asked this Q b4 about the park access when visited the SF, I was told that it could be a decision that possibly WV and Tropica MCST can look at to share the cost, I was told the current pathway facing the reservoir connect via TP side, there is a link bridge.

Personally nt vested in WV or WF projects but imo WFK have this link bridge cos the MRT serves both WF and HDB residents, so might have a strong case or for all you know, it might be paid for by FEO since they own the whole stretch of condos except Baywater. :)
i did ask same question to Tropica residents committee, they said not possible to use condo fund to build the bridge, as anything outside estate is out of scope of MCST fund...

so need government approval. however, as bro akasa said, it's very hard to justify, especially there is no HDB nearby.

maybe it's more practical to ask URA to consider combining bedok reservior and tampines quarry into one big lake! :spliff:

By then, WV should be renamed as "Double Water View" or even better - "Double Bay" hahaha!:D :D :D

http://tampineswaterview.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/location-map.jpg (http://tampineswaterview.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/location-map.jpg)

desquire

10-07-12, 10:59

i did ask same question to Tropica residents committee, they said not possible to use condo fund to build the bridge, as anything outside estate is out of scope of MCST fund...

so need government approval. however, as bro akasa said, it's very hard to justify, especially there is no HDB nearby.

maybe it's more practical to ask URA to consider combining bedok reservior and tampines quarry into one big lake! :spliff:

By then, WV should be renamed as "Double Water View" or even better - "Double Bay" hahaha!:D :D :D

http://tampineswaterview.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/location-map.jpg (http://tampineswaterview.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/location-map.jpg)

Haha! You're a joker lah. Combine reservoir and quarry into one. Maybe can merge Tropica with WV also!! Hehe!:tongue3:

Anyway it's not that far out. Just a two minute walk over the drain to the right and the park is at our mercy. :p

East Lover

10-07-12, 11:04

Haha! You're a joker lah. Combine reservoir and quarry into one. Maybe can merge Tropica with WV also!! Hehe!:tongue3:

Anyway it's not that far out. Just a two minute walk over the drain to the right and the park is at our mercy. :p
brother, never try never know :spliff: a lot of things must dear to think, dear to dream! :cheers5:

10 years later FEO may enblock Tropica and WV, and slide into 4 seriese of water front, possible? :cheers5:

desquire

10-07-12, 11:25

brother, never try never know :spliff: a lot of things must dear to think, dear to dream! :cheers5:

10 years later FEO may enblock Tropica and WV, and slide into 4 seriese of water front, possible? :cheers5:

yes my DEAR!!! hahahahahah! You're funny!:p :D :p :D

PV Excit

11-07-12, 15:39

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Hi Bro Kengar

Just wanted to check with you if Shirley gave you the cost sheet after you asked for modifications to your unit?

And is it possible to ask our own ID firm to install those soft close hinges after we collect keys instead?

Thanks! :)

cnud

11-07-12, 15:55

For soft closing, can check out BLUM. IKEA also selling. Will fit to most cabinet design, but not too sure whether it fits these that SL installing..

forestfire

11-07-12, 16:47

I've been reading Caspian thread, the whole project is all done up, submitted their TOP application last week of June '12 but up till now, TOP not granted cos the step risers in common staircase irregular height (meaning some 3.5", some 3.75" not all 4" high).

Pray hard SL workers & supervisors won't fumble with the same errors, otherwise WV residents will have to wait.....for TOP. BCA is very strict.

East Lover

11-07-12, 16:51

forestfire

11-07-12, 16:54

must pray hard hard, and cross finger tigh tigh! ;)

btw, are they same developer? how long did Clover take to gain approval?

Not SL - Frasers Centrepoint Limited

Kengar

11-07-12, 17:24

Hi Bro Kengar

Just wanted to check with you if Shirley gave you the cost sheet after you asked for modifications to your unit?

And is it possible to ask our own ID firm to install those soft close hinges after we collect keys instead?

Thanks! :)

Yes, I asked for the specific modifications and she provide me the quotes.

Technically yes, we could get our own ID to install those hinges. But I think it would involve unscrewing the existing ones and fixed new ones.. not sure if it will leave the holes behind if the new hinges are not able to cover them.

Bro PV Excit.. u bought Parc Vera? :D

jbtay

11-07-12, 21:12

must pray hard hard, and cross finger tigh tigh! ;)

btw, are they same developer? how long did Clover take to gain approval?

Yes, must pray hard hard, Caspian main con is Nakano S'pore. Projects include the Raintree, Metropolitan, St Thomas Suites, Optima, Waterfront Gold, etc ..so a pretty reputable constructor, still mistakes can happen.
Read also that in Kovan Residences, 34 balcony glass panels in various units had shattered. Read that BCA subsequently issued a directive that for all projects which submitted plans on or after 1 Jul 2011, they are to use laminate glass for parapets in balconies or where glass is used as the safety barrier, instead of tempered glass. Looks like this directive does not cover WV since its plans would have been before this date. Read also Lian Beng who is the main con for Kovan Residences is not replacing with laminate glass but is using a film to stick onto the glass so that if it shatters, it will not break into pieces but remain adhered onto the film, to avoid causing injury to persons nearby. Seems like these incidents of glass shattering happen also in Toronto and they also switched to laminate glass. Pray that this too won't happen for WV.:sleep:

PV Excit

11-07-12, 22:23

Yes, I asked for the specific modifications and she provide me the quotes.

Technically yes, we could get our own ID to install those hinges. But I think it would involve unscrewing the existing ones and fixed new ones.. not sure if it will leave the holes behind if the new hinges are not able to cover them.

Bro PV Excit.. u bought Parc Vera? :D

Thanks, Bro!
Yes, we bought Parc Vera... but was puzzled when Shirley told me there is no itemised quotes for my modifications and she can only give a net amount payable :doh: I dont think that's correct... :( my modifications are very much like yours with some additional modifications.

BTW, I missed WV earlier but i really like it... Great living place!

East Lover

12-07-12, 10:49

Yes, must pray hard hard, Caspian main con is Nakano S'pore. Projects include the Raintree, Metropolitan, St Thomas Suites, Optima, Waterfront Gold, etc ..so a pretty reputable constructor, still mistakes can happen.
Read also that in Kovan Residences, 34 balcony glass panels in various units had shattered. Read that BCA subsequently issued a directive that for all projects which submitted plans on or after 1 Jul 2011, they are to use laminate glass for parapets in balconies or where glass is used as the safety barrier, instead of tempered glass. Looks like this directive does not cover WV since its plans would have been before this date. Read also Lian Beng who is the main con for Kovan Residences is not replacing with laminate glass but is using a film to stick onto the glass so that if it shatters, it will not break into pieces but remain adhered onto the film, to avoid causing injury to persons nearby. Seems like these incidents of glass shattering happen also in Toronto and they also switched to laminate glass. Pray that this too won't happen for WV.:sleep:
wow bro jbtay, you are very knowledgable! hat off!

Pardon me to ask a silly question - which one is more costly? laminate glass or tempered glass? Hope SL is smart enough to learn lessons from other developers' mistakes ;)

Let's pray hard hard for WV Q3 2013 TOP :cheers3:

Kengar

12-07-12, 11:13

wow bro jbtay, you are very knowledgable! hat off!

Pardon me to ask a silly question - which one is more costly? laminate glass or tempered glass? Hope SL is smart enough to learn lessons from other developers' mistakes ;)

Let's pray hard hard for WV Q3 2013 TOP :cheers3:

Hee hee i would prefer SL to enclose the entire balcony so that the livable space is larger. ;)

jbtay

12-07-12, 12:21

Hee hee i would prefer SL to enclose the entire balcony so that the livable space is larger. ;)

Ha ha, I second your proposal anytime.
To answer East Lover, laminate glass is more expensive. Kovan has about 5500 pcs of glass panels for parapet and it cost about $1000 per sq m, assuming each pc is 1 sq m, it would cost developer $5.5m to replace all the panels.
Not sure whats the dfferential pricing though compared with tempered glass. Apparently its impurities like nickel sulphide in the glass that makes it prone to shattering and its all comes down to luck if one's unit end up with such a glass panel. In fact in WV specifications... under the Notes section on "Glass", we are advised by Developer to take up home insurance covering glass breakage ... Imagine that. But surely, can't BCA do more, its not just the cost but safety exp for little children ..:mad:

East Lover

13-07-12, 16:32

Ha ha, I second your proposal anytime.
To answer East Lover, laminate glass is more expensive. Kovan has about 5500 pcs of glass panels for parapet and it cost about $1000 per sq m, assuming each pc is 1 sq m, it would cost developer $5.5m to replace all the panels.
Not sure whats the dfferential pricing though compared with tempered glass. Apparently its impurities like nickel sulphide in the glass that makes it prone to shattering and its all comes down to luck if one's unit end up with such a glass panel. In fact in WV specifications... under the Notes section on "Glass", we are advised by Developer to take up home insurance covering glass breakage ... Imagine that. But surely, can't BCA do more, its not just the cost but safety exp for little children ..:mad:
can you tell what kind of glass is it? :D
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0441.jpg

East Lover

13-07-12, 16:34

Hee hee i would prefer SL to enclose the entire balcony so that the livable space is larger. ;)
the balcony looks not that big right?
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0439-1.jpg

East Lover

13-07-12, 16:35

penthouse view :p :cool: :rolleyes: ;) :o :D

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0426.jpg

East Lover

13-07-12, 16:37

see this one - city view + sand hill + quarry view + our dear constructors!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0428.jpg

East Lover

13-07-12, 16:38

Guess again - showflat?? :D
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0418.jpg

East Lover

13-07-12, 16:39

Reversior level BBQ!!! :cool:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0420.jpg

East Lover

13-07-12, 16:40

I wish we can click 'fast forward' button to July 2013? :D

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0416.jpg

btw, how to upload video??
http://s1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/?action=view&current=IMG_0429.mp4

desquire

13-07-12, 17:27

acidic.straw

13-07-12, 20:32

can you tell what kind of glass is it? :D
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0441.jpg

Looks like the balcony doors are not the folding type for a "full" opening.

Kengar

13-07-12, 21:39

Guess again - showflat?? :D
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0418.jpg
Thanks so much for the great pics Sis Eastlover!

The colour of side exterior wall looks kinda of wierd with that type of blue. The showflat model did not have blue.

jbtay

13-07-12, 21:54

can you tell what kind of glass is it? :D
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0441.jpg

Looks like tempered glass to me ...:cool:
Actually, tempered glass is tougher, except that when it shatters, it breaks into tiny pieces. Vehicle windscreens are made of laminated glass whereas the side windows are tempered glass. Below link explains why glass can shatter spontaneously.
http://napierblakeley.info/maintenance/the-shattering-truth-about-glass/

With condos nowadays having full height glass windows, glass parapets, shower screens, etc, just need to be more aware and to train our young ones to be alert and safety conscious. The difference with laminated glass is that there is a pvc layer in between two glass laminates, so that if it shatters, the pieces remain stuck onto the pvc.
Thanks for all the cool pics.
As for waiting long long for TOP.... sometimes the waiting and preparing is more exciting than the event itself ...ha ha

desquire

13-07-12, 22:24

Thanks so much for the great pics Sis Eastlover!

The colour of side exterior wall looks kinda of wierd with that type of blue. The showflat model did not have blue.
The external side walls should be white according to specifications. Washed white, that was what I last remembered. Anyone has any idea if the balcony's glass is white or tinted in blue? I thought only the windows are tinted blue right? Which means balcony supposed to be transparent. Am I right?:D

bakasa2002

13-07-12, 22:37

penthouse view :p :cool: :rolleyes: ;) :o :D

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0426.jpg

Is this view from the blocks facing the quarry?

desquire

13-07-12, 22:39

Is this view from the blocks facing the quarry?
I think it's the reservoir facing units. Can see the main "security" office over the other side.... My guess. :p

East Lover

14-07-12, 09:03

I think it's the reservoir facing units. Can see the main "security" office over the other side.... My guess. :p
Yes u guess is correct ;)

East Lover

14-07-12, 09:09

Clap clap. Cool progress pics. JBtay must have the eyes of a superhero to enable him to distinguish if those were the laminated or tempered ones.

The unit you highlighted is not the reservoir facing right? They have completed a twin unit side by side for the reservoir facing units, I believe its a sample for the workers to refer to while work is in progress..

Don't think there will be any more showflat units available at this juncture. Btw sis, which block is that? They seemed to be speeding up work! Very fast. :D
Theses 2 UNITs are the 2-bedder opposite reservoir facing stack #13&#14, same at blk 79. Yes, they are the so-called role model to the rest.

Drove by tampines central, saw there is a 3 in 1 show flat at EC place, including WV! :D

East Lover

14-07-12, 09:11

Looks like the balcony doors are not the folding type for a "full" opening.
Yaloh, with the doors, living room n balcony look very tiny:doh:

I remember we have checked with SL, not possible to change to full folding doors...

East Lover

14-07-12, 09:16

The external side walls should be white according to specifications. Washed white, that was what I last remembered. Anyone has any idea if the balcony's glass is white or tinted in blue? I thought only the windows are tinted blue right? Which means balcony supposed to be transparent. Am I right?:D
They are covered by blue protector nia. Will remove before TOP :D
http://www.waterfrontliving.com.sg/waterview/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img-slider05.jpg

desquire

14-07-12, 09:16

Theses 2 UNITs are the 2-bedder opposite reservoir facing stack #13&#14, same at blk 79. Yes, they are the so-called role model to the rest.

Drove by tampines central, saw there is a 3 in 1 show flat at EC place, including WV! :D
You mean there's a SL showflat near Tampines Central? Promoting WV, Centrale and Trilliant? I didn't know they have that. Haha!:D

East Lover

14-07-12, 09:18

You mean there's a SL showflat near Tampines Central? Promoting WV, Centrale and Trilliant? I didn't know they have that. Haha!:D
Yes! Saw big big Water View

desquire

14-07-12, 09:21

Yes! Saw big big Water View
Wah good. Can go and see again. Maybe by this time, they already altered the size. Make it more real-like. Close to dimension to make my nightmare come true. Grrrr!:D

East Lover

14-07-12, 09:22

Looks like tempered glass to me ...:cool:
Actually, tempered glass is tougher, except that when it shatters, it breaks into tiny pieces. Vehicle windscreens are made of laminated glass whereas the side windows are tempered glass. Below link explains why glass can shatter spontaneously.
http://napierblakeley.info/maintenance/the-shattering-truth-about-glass/

With condos nowadays having full height glass windows, glass parapets, shower screens, etc, just need to be more aware and to train our young ones to be alert and safety conscious. The difference with laminated glass is that there is a pvc layer in between two glass laminates, so that if it shatters, the pieces remain stuck onto the pvc.
Thanks for all the cool pics.
As for waiting long long for TOP.... sometimes the waiting and preparing is more exciting than the event itself ...ha ha
To play safe, put some nice plants ;) thanks for the knowledge sharing.

Yes totally agreed! The waiting and preparing is more fun, although I don't mind if we can fast forward to July 2013! :D :D

East Lover

14-07-12, 09:27

Wah good. Can go and see again. Maybe by this time, they already altered the size. Make it more real-like. Close to dimension to make my nightmare come true. Grrrr!:D
Pls take photo and share with us! :D :D

desquire

14-07-12, 09:32

Pls take photo and share with us! :D :D
Okies. I will try see if I'm free and drop by the showroom. Wonder why it looks like this time. Will it 'feel' the same like the one at the original site? :eek:

East Lover

14-07-12, 09:33

It will be more fun to monitor when they start to integrate the carkpark... I try my best to do life broadcasting :D

Reversior level BBQ!!! :cool:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0420.jpg

payel

14-07-12, 11:32

It will be more fun to monitor when they start to integrate the carkpark... I try my best to do life broadcasting :D

U r doing a mindblowing job..we rally appreciate ur hard work.....:)

Kengar

15-07-12, 13:42

Okies. I will try see if I'm free and drop by the showroom. Wonder why it looks like this time. Will it 'feel' the same like the one at the original site? :eek:

Is the 3-in-1 showflat ready for viewing? Didn't see any adverts on newspapers.?:confused:

desquire

15-07-12, 13:50

Is the 3-in-1 showflat ready for viewing? Didn't see any adverts on newspapers.?:confused:
I think Eastlover is referring to the Trilliant/Centrale 8 showflat. They could have merged all the showrooms into one. Have yet to check them out.

Should be somewhere near that area I supposed. ;)

Kengar

15-07-12, 17:12

Live reporting from showflat ... The 3-in-1 refers to the models of all 3 developments. The showflat is still Trillant's.

desquire

15-07-12, 17:52

Live reporting from showflat ... The 3-in-1 refers to the models of all 3 developments. The showflat is still Trillant's.
You're faster than a bullet train! Which layout is it bro? 3-bedder?

Does the size look smaller? Any precious pics? Been busy lately will try go down one day and take a peep. :cheers1:

Kengar

15-07-12, 22:43

Here we GOooooo! :D :D :D

Entrance

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Chhv_yRiPa4/UALQf0Su-GI/AAAAAAAAAV8/EqOujM2yh6I/s640/IMG_2158.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pNsQRx0uUvg/UALTpsoCwTI/AAAAAAAAAYo/JMxNAe8P2Zk/s640/IMG_2181.JPG

Centrale 8

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-dJzyIeXIqKE/UALQ4utYc9I/AAAAAAAAAWM/6uvf9GIYRyk/s640/IMG_2162.JPG

Tampines Trillant

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-F36YiOVyCOU/UALQsG3rqKI/AAAAAAAAAWE/nGDen-Ya2vg/s512/IMG_2159.JPG

Waterview

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vnCFRhQad7I/UALRC78SvtI/AAAAAAAAAWY/LdnhsvGaNpE/s640/IMG_2163.JPG

All look like the same pea! Hahaha!

Noticed some touch ups and repairs done to the Waterview model... seems like more greeneries added and an interesting shot of the BBQ pit.

The ground level residences are not going to get any fresh air.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0uW_GM_ISUk/UALRN7-48II/AAAAAAAAAY0/FtnTep2atNA/s640/IMG_2164.JPG

Kengar

15-07-12, 22:50

The Tampines Trillant 3-bedder + Utility is 1,001 square feet.

The living hall seems much smaller than the comparable one at Waterview.

There is no 2nd balcony.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lf-2dv1_WCw/UALTeEErISI/AAAAAAAAAYg/Opk6nwPK-M8/s512/IMG_2180.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YcR86ZBcQ1k/UALTULwlxoI/AAAAAAAAAYY/zpJRI3CGJhE/s512/IMG_2179.JPG

MBR

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RUV_eo8XBWs/UALTLvYPKdI/AAAAAAAAAYM/c3hVSB5XHdM/s640/IMG_2178.JPG

3-bedder BM1

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nAr7mtvLLNk/UALTBZJVHDI/AAAAAAAAAYE/yR6ZwE5wAgE/s512/IMG_2177.JPG

3 bedder BR2

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pnNV2rOKCqs/UALS0elnXmI/AAAAAAAAAX8/SBkHedIWdU4/s512/IMG_2176.JPG

Kengar

15-07-12, 23:02

The Tampines Trillant 4-bedder is very similar to Waterview.

We love the showflat curtains!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CoKczgAuDB0/UALRlsb_wmI/AAAAAAAAAWw/JUUdIJsJGaA/s512/IMG_2168.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5-9uY2fJc6A/UALRvc8axQI/AAAAAAAAAW8/6fw7VAPYEI8/s512/IMG_2169.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BTU41QjTZww/UALR6Zzj8CI/AAAAAAAAAXE/8x0f3-JsP_M/s512/IMG_2170.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zA3vRMJhkVo/UALSORZSVKI/AAAAAAAAAXU/aK9HRT2lUd0/s512/IMG_2172.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--kcLAle5OnY/UALSX9sM_cI/AAAAAAAAAXg/51kVa6KxiwI/s512/IMG_2173.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Ak5smiJNz78/UALSn2wYZsI/AAAAAAAAAX0/TRdwfd_7UYc/s512/IMG_2175.JPG

desquire

16-07-12, 10:59

Brilliant!!! Yeah seemed like more tress have been planted over at WV. The BBQ are that's elevated is the one close to the main entrance right?

The one closer to the reservoir is on flat ground isn't it? Very nice pics bro. Thanks for the effort. Must drag myself to go take a look at it soon.:cheers1:

Stoney Stone Stone

16-07-12, 11:04

Waterview

All look like the same pea! Hahaha!

Noticed some touch ups and repairs done to the Waterview model... seems like more greeneries added and an interesting shot of the BBQ pit.

The ground level residences are not going to get any fresh air.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0uW_GM_ISUk/UALRN7-48II/AAAAAAAAAY0/FtnTep2atNA/s640/IMG_2164.JPG

Why the small man stand inside the sink?
Are they telling us we can wash our feet inside the sink? :doh:

desquire

16-07-12, 11:09

Kengar

16-07-12, 11:21

East Lover

16-07-12, 11:46

Beautiful! wow, most of the furnitures are reused from WV showflat! :rolleyes:

SL is super green!

By the way finally we see the iron gate hahaha

The Tampines Trillant 4-bedder is very similar to Waterview.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--kcLAle5OnY/UALSX9sM_cI/AAAAAAAAAXg/51kVa6KxiwI/s512/IMG_2173.JPG

zannchen

16-07-12, 12:45

:doh: :doh: :doh: I am staying at the ground floor near entrance. Just next to the bbq pit. Think it is going be noisy.

Kengar

16-07-12, 13:52

Sold 6 in June between $809 psf to $900 psf, 55 units left. :cheers1:

desquire

16-07-12, 15:49

Beautiful! wow, most of the furnitures are reused from WV showflat! :rolleyes:

SL is super green!

By the way finally we see the iron gate hahaha
Oh shucks! Now that the pole is somehow cemented to the floor, I hv to hack my floor tiles as well to remove it.
Hmmm, it's getting in the way, better without it. Have asked Shirley but she mentioned they have to get it fixed as it's a safety feature. Alamak dead. :scared-3:

jbtay

16-07-12, 15:50

East Lover

16-07-12, 16:25

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--kcLAle5OnY/UALSX9sM_cI/AAAAAAAAAXg/51kVa6KxiwI/s512/IMG_2173.JPG

Thanks for the lovely pics. Couldn't resist right!. Itching to go take a look too, waiting for the lady to be free .. ha ha. About the metal gate at the yard ..just can't figure out what's the purpose.. surely that's not going to keep the toddlers away from the open yard!! Anyway, I have done away with that gate.
防君子不防小人？？:p
Definitely no use for my dog dog... :D

desquire

16-07-12, 16:39

[QUOTE=Kengar]The Tampines Trillant 4-bedder is very similar to Waterview.

We love the showflat curtains!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--kcLAle5OnY/UALSX9sM_cI/AAAAAAAAAXg/51kVa6KxiwI/s512/IMG_2173.JPG

Thanks for the lovely pics. Couldn't resist right!. Itching to go take a look too, waiting for the lady to be free .. ha ha. About the metal gate at the yard ..just can't figure out what's the purpose.. surely that's not going to keep the toddlers away from the open yard!! Anyway, I have done away with that gate.

I wrote to Shirley earlier to have the 'irritating' gate not-installed. It's already given the 'go-ahead' until the next time I called her to hv another alteration that she told me that it cannot be removed and that the respective owners must remove them on their own upon TOP. Kinda like rule and regulation. Hmmmm...:D

jbtay

16-07-12, 17:21

[QUOTE=jbtay]

I wrote to Shirley earlier to have the 'irritating' gate not-installed. It's already given the 'go-ahead' until the next time I called her to hv another alteration that she told me that it cannot be removed and that the respective owners must remove them on their own upon TOP. Kinda like rule and regulation. Hmmmm...:D

It's in my agreed alteration list concluded in Sep 2011. Anyway, if can remove after TOP, then can't be a BCA Safety Requirement - in any case what safety? I don't see any purpose for that gate. In fact, i would have preferred a full size door to prevent access to the backyard in case spiderman decides to drop by, and do away with the kitchen door.:rolleyes:

East Lover

16-07-12, 17:40

It's in my agreed alteration list concluded in Sep 2011. Anyway, if can remove after TOP, then can't be a BCA Safety Requirement - in any case what safety? I don't see any purpose for that gate. In fact, i would have preferred a full size door to prevent access to the backyard in case spiderman decides to drop by, and do away with the kitchen door.:rolleyes:

side track - the EC kitchen door is facing backyard - will it be brighter than WV??

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--kcLAle5OnY/UALSX9sM_cI/AAAAAAAAAXg/51kVa6KxiwI/s512/IMG_2173.JPG

minami-san

16-07-12, 19:17

[QUOTE=desquire]

It's in my agreed alteration list concluded in Sep 2011. Anyway, if can remove after TOP, then can't be a BCA Safety Requirement - in any case what safety? I don't see any purpose for that gate. In fact, i would have preferred a full size door to prevent access to the backyard in case spiderman decides to drop by, and do away with the kitchen door.:rolleyes:

I need the kitchen door for my doggie! In case there are visitors who are afraid of dogs and we need to keep him out in the yard :) Different people different needs!! Oh by the way, i have written to NParks to suggest having a dog run in the Bedok Reservoir Park and they said that they have accepted my feedback for consideration....today, came across a People's Association page on the Lifestyle Hub in Tampines and again, posted my suggestion to have a dog run in the hub (like Nex)...try and try again:tongue3: !

http://www.pa.gov.sg/highlights/tampines-to-launch-first-integ-207.html#highlightcomments

desquire

16-07-12, 19:40

[QUOTE=jbtay]

I need the kitchen door for my doggie! In case there are visitors who are afraid of dogs and we need to keep him out in the yard :) Different people different needs!! Oh by the way, i have written to NParks to suggest having a dog run in the Bedok Reservoir Park and they said that they have accepted my feedback for consideration....today, came across a People's Association page on the Lifestyle Hub in Tampines and again, posted my suggestion to have a dog run in the hub (like Nex)...try and try again:tongue3: !

http://www.pa.gov.sg/highlights/tampines-to-launch-first-integ-207.html#highlightcomments
You're an animal lover ;)

I think the gap is a little too huge for a dog not to be able to get across. Hehe. Even a big dog also can get through.

Btw what's 'dog run'? Glad you're very passionate about your pet. Be kind to animals. :p

Kengar

16-07-12, 21:24

side track - the EC kitchen door is facing backyard - will it be brighter than WV??

From the looks yes, should be brighter and also better ventilation

minami-san

16-07-12, 22:52

[quote=minami-san]
You're an animal lover ;)

I think the gap is a little too huge for a dog not to be able to get across. Hehe. Even a big dog also can get through.

Btw what's 'dog run'? Glad you're very passionate about your pet. Be kind to animals. :p

I didn't think about the gate! But now my variations also finalised (signed LOI) so too late i suppose. Can always remove when TOP :)

Dog Run is an enclosed area where u can unleash your dog and let it run free. My doggies loves to run. He's a runner! haha.

desquire

16-07-12, 23:28

[quote=desquire]

I didn't think about the gate! But now my variations also finalised (signed LOI) so too late i suppose. Can always remove when TOP :)

Dog Run is an enclosed area where u can unleash your dog and let it run free. My doggies loves to run. He's a runner! haha.
I hv signed on the agreement form to hv the gate removed but upon making changes to the 3rd toilet in the kitchen balcony, Shirley mentioned that it can't be done for all units until TOP. After the authorities hv checked all the units and TOP confirmed.

This means that all units will hv the gate installed and can only be removed after that. But it seemed to me that the floor also hv to be hacked. I thought only the side walls affected. Will see how but I will hv it removed in my case as it's obstructing movement and the thing is in the way.

I also removed the kitchen door, seal up wall from MBR to kitchen balcony and turn the mini toilet into a utility room. Hehe.

Will see how it goes upon completion. :D

Personally, I prefer a much bigger space in the 4-bedder but I fell in love with the stack that I eventually purchased and that's how the story ends. Haha. :p

jbtay

17-07-12, 06:21

[QUOTE=minami-san]
I hv signed on the agreement form to hv the gate removed but upon making changes to the 3rd toilet in the kitchen balcony, Shirley mentioned that it can't be done for all units until TOP. After the authorities hv checked all the units and TOP confirmed.

This means that all units will hv the gate installed and can only be removed after that. But it seemed to me that the floor also hv to be hacked. I thought only the side walls affected. Will see how but I will hv it removed in my case as it's obstructing movement and the thing is in the way.

I also removed the kitchen door, seal up wall from MBR to kitchen balcony and turn the mini toilet into a utility room. Hehe.

Will see how it goes upon completion. :D

Personally, I prefer a much bigger space in the 4-bedder but I fell in love with the stack that I eventually purchased and that's how the story ends. Haha. :p

Ya, I kind of have it in my head that Shirley said something like that, but its not written in her email .. getting forgetful these days ..so, still need to do some rework at the yard, would have like to keep the mini toilet dry and put the fridge there .. but we still need some wet area to wash other stuff even though we are removing the toilet bowl. Anyway, will be hacking down part of BR1 wall to open up the living room a bit and use BR1 as a study and for the piano. :sleep:

jbtay

17-07-12, 09:01

From the looks yes, should be brighter and also better ventilation

Yes, fully agree on both counts. So, EC seems to be a better deal, get all the improvement in design and located just next to MRT. :doh: In 10 yrs, these EC may be worth more than WV ... case of MRT vs reservoir :beats-me-man:

East Lover

17-07-12, 16:06

Yes, fully agree on both counts. So, EC seems to be a better deal, get all the improvement in design and located just next to MRT. :doh: In 10 yrs, these EC may be worth more than WV ... case of MRT vs reservoir :beats-me-man:
Agreed! SL uses WV to improve EC! :doh:

Anyway, WV is a good place for retirement life, good view, quite surranding. anyway, majority of WV residents will drive, we can go island every where via PIE/KPE/TPE...
EC is a place for young couples to chiong their career, as they need to take MRT daily.

hahaha! don't call me sour grape hoh! :D

East Lover

17-07-12, 16:11

I need the kitchen door for my doggie! In case there are visitors who are afraid of dogs and we need to keep him out in the yard :) Different people different needs!! Oh by the way, i have written to NParks to suggest having a dog run in the Bedok Reservoir Park and they said that they have accepted my feedback for consideration....today, came across a People's Association page on the Lifestyle Hub in Tampines and again, posted my suggestion to have a dog run in the hub (like Nex)...try and try again:tongue3: !

http://www.pa.gov.sg/highlights/tampines-to-launch-first-integ-207.html#highlightcomments
thank you! my dog will be happy also!

bombe

17-07-12, 16:53

ha ha...by the time WV TOP...will be time for me to look for my own condo (hopefully can afford by then...) in the west! preparing to move to the west for my girl to study in future...

East Lover

20-07-12, 12:45

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0484.jpg

East Lover

20-07-12, 12:46

Power station + another BBQ Pits :)

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0486.jpg

East Lover

20-07-12, 12:48

Current:
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0486.jpg

futurehttps://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0uW_GM_ISUk/UALRN7-48II/AAAAAAAAAY0/FtnTep2atNA/s640/IMG_2164.JPG

desquire

21-07-12, 08:57

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/vw_progress/IMG_0484.jpg
That's the construction of the underground cp? Hmmm, amazing. Most of the front runners have already reached the final level. They are finishing up the penthouse.

Progressing at lightning speed. Multitasking at it's best. Thanks again Sis. Lovely images!:D

bakasa2002

21-07-12, 11:51

That's the construction of the underground cp? Hmmm, amazing. Most of the front runners have already reached the final level. They are finishing up the penthouse.

Progressing at lightning speed. Multitasking at it's best. Thanks again Sis. Lovely images!:D

I think WV thread owners must be the most ON so far that I have seen. Great sharing, keep it up. :)

forestfire

23-07-12, 08:00

I think WV thread owners must be the most ON so far that I have seen. Great sharing, keep it up. :)

I agreed. I love visiting this site to enjoy the communal spirit amongst the residents even before they moved in. This community spirit is what I like here and is missing in alot of condos. Keep it up, guys & gals!

desquire

23-07-12, 10:36

East Lover

23-07-12, 19:36

East Lover

24-07-12, 14:02

I went to house viewing last weekend. in one of the small development showflat, i noticed the back yark is very very small. so i asked where to hang laundry. guess what did agent say?
...

he said nowadays ppl use balcony for laundry, because it's a trendy thing! :doh: only HDB will hang clothes outside for sunshine. for staying in condo, you either use drier or balcony! :beats-me-man:

I guess only bro kengar is going to second him :cool:

jbtay

24-07-12, 14:38

I went to house viewing last weekend. in one of the small development showflat, i noticed the back yark is very very small. so i asked where to hang laundry. guess what did agent say?
he said nowadays ppl use balcony for laundry, because it's a trendy thing! :doh: only HDB will hang clothes outside for sunshine. for staying in condo, you either use drier or balcony! :beats-me-man:

I guess only bro kengar is going to second him :cool:

Ha ha, currently our laundry is on aluminium poles in the small yard and they do dry overnight, but for jeans and towels that require more breeze to dry, we put them on a portable hanging rack in the balcony. At WV with a much bigger yard, this won't be necessary and we want to free up the balcony as extended space to the living area (on dry days); but reading what's happening in other condos, really keeping our fingers crossed... can't control what others might do...
To digress, took bus 69 with wife yesterday and drop off just b4 Tampines Ave 8 and walk to WV and then went across to the Arc and to the HDB flats to see how far to the coffee shops near the Prime Supermart. Not too bad except the surrounding area is pretty run down :doh: and in need of upgrading including the coffee shops, if the walk is to be worthwhile, otherwise might as well take a drive...:beats-me-man:

forestfire

24-07-12, 17:34

We have maestro of different calibra, different strokes and different wands....

We have the marketing manager, the hardworking executive, the creative architect, the selfless lawyer... the list goes on....

That's why e have a FEC (Friendly East Club) here in Waterview...

Hope we people get to meet somtime someday before TOP! Hahahah!:tongue3:

Try to tap on your creative juice - what to do with the huge balcony? I noticed many of the condo balconies are not used at all except dry laundry, put two chairs, some plants, etc. Any creative ideas to extend the Living Hall by encroaching into the balcony? :doh:

desquire

24-07-12, 17:52

Try to tap on your creative juice - what to do with the huge balcony? I noticed many of the condo balconies are not used at all except dry laundry, put two chairs, some plants, etc. Any creative ideas to extend the Living Hall by encroaching into the balcony? :doh:
It's the rain that spoils the plan. Otherwise, the balcony makes the whole place looks nice and cosy. I have planed to buy outdoor furniture and place them there. 4-eater square dining. Thats the best place for breakfast, lunch and even occasional candle light dinner. Not forgetting supper too!!

Oh how I love the balcony. Its the rain that matters. The best thing about the balcony is the view of the pool, blocked from the scorching sun plus a pocket reservoir view.

That alone makes the purchase at WV a great one despite being a Tampines Development. Hehe. :D

desquire

24-07-12, 17:58

Ha ha, currently our laundry is on aluminium poles in the small yard and they do dry overnight, but for jeans and towels that require more breeze to dry, we put them on a portable hanging rack in the balcony. At WV with a much bigger yard, this won't be necessary and we want to free up the balcony as extended space to the living area (on dry days); but reading what's happening in other condos, really keeping our fingers crossed... can't control what others might do...
To digress, took bus 69 with wife yesterday and drop off just b4 Tampines Ave 8 and walk to WV and then went across to the Arc and to the HDB flats to see how far to the coffee shops near the Prime Supermart. Not too bad except the surrounding area is pretty run down :doh: and in need of upgrading including the coffee shops, if the walk is to be worthwhile, otherwise might as well take a drive...:beats-me-man:
I have walked with my wife and two kids from the exact entrance of WV to 800+. It's really just a few minutes walk. Not far in my opinion. Maybe some 10min or so?

After all, everything is there! Marketing, daily needs. We also have Tampies Mall and Giant and Ikea. Heheheh. No problems. Not miles away but maybe just a stone, pebble perhaps? Hehe. :p

sleeping lamb

24-07-12, 19:19

I have walked with my wife and two kids from the exact entrance of WV to 800+. It's really just a few minutes walk. Not far in my opinion. Maybe some 10min or so?

After all, everything is there! Marketing, daily needs. We also have Tampies Mall and Giant and Ikea. Heheheh. No problems. Not miles away but maybe just a stone, pebble perhaps? Hehe. :p
I rem it took me quite a while to walk from arc to the central - have to include the distance from your block to the entrance. But still, I personally think that wv is a good buy. Nice view and right bt tamp and bedok reservoir.

desquire

24-07-12, 19:37

I rem it took me quite a while to walk from arc to the central - have to include the distance from your block to the entrance. But still, I personally think that wv is a good buy. Nice view and right bt tamp and bedok reservoir.
Hehe. I'm talking about the distance from Waterview to the HDB 800+ series. Tampines Mall might be a little further down. Might as well take a bus.

You bought a unit in WV? Arc perhaps? Hehe. Both are just as good. But I will tilt a little towards WV!:D

sleeping lamb

24-07-12, 19:45

Hehe. I'm talking about the distance from Waterview to the HDB 800+ series. Tampines Mall might be a little further down. Might as well take a bus.

You bought a unit in WV? Arc perhaps? Hehe. Both are just as good. But I will tilt a little towards WV!:D
No (la). I was referring to the 800plus central. Lol. Unless u have a maid, it is not cool to lug your groceries and stuff and walk 10-15 mins.

Kengar

24-07-12, 21:40

So coincident.. just this morning i drove past Ave 1 and commented to my wife that it seems little long to cycle from the 800+ mkt to Waterview..

Anyway i will "try" my best to hang nice looking laundry and bedsheets at WV balcony okay? hahaha :D

East Lover

24-07-12, 23:12

No (la). I was referring to the 800plus central. Lol. Unless u have a maid, it is not cool to lug your groceries and stuff and walk 10-15 mins.
Not that far actually. Every morning many grandmas n maid go to market from Tropica, very common. Almost everyday my maid rides her lady bike happily to 24 hours Prime Mart. Nowadays we event hardly drive to Gaint liao...
Tropica/ waterview is not as ulu as some ppl think :)

East Lover

24-07-12, 23:19

I rem it took me quite a while to walk from arc to the central - have to include the distance from your block to the entrance. But still, I personally think that wv is a good buy. Nice view and right bt tamp and bedok reservoir.
This weekend we drove to reservoir car park, to check the afternoon sun - really do not have afternoon sun during this hot season! :)

There was another gentleman "studying" waterview also. Naturally my hubby talked to him, and found out he was aiming the 3 bedder unit which has direct lake facing. He said market no 3 bedder, only a 4 bedder but asking 1.5 mil now, he is still thinking buy or wait...

Good news to FEC members?

desquire

25-07-12, 09:40

Not that far actually. Every morning many grandmas n maid go to market from Tropica, very common. Almost everyday my maid rides her lady bike happily to 24 hours Prime Mart. Nowadays we event hardly drive to Gaint liao...
Tropica/ waterview is not as ulu as some ppl think :)

Seriously, I don't mind the short walks at all. It's reasonable and manageable in my opinion too. Should there be a need to buy much for home, then I would just drive to Giant on a weekday late night to avoid the crowd and shop at ease. Reach buy and home. Easy peasy!:D

Let's hope they do something t the Quarry area! Something might just spring up from there. :p

jbtay

25-07-12, 10:38

This weekend we drove to reservoir car park, to check the afternoon sun - really do not have afternoon sun during this hot season! :)

There was another gentleman "studying" waterview also. Naturally my hubby talked to him, and found out he was aiming the 3 bedder unit which has direct lake facing. He said market no 3 bedder, only a 4 bedder but asking 1.5 mil now, he is still thinking buy or wait...

Good news to FEC members?

Yes, very good news, was there Sunday evening for my walk, had a good view thru the BBQ area to stacks 46, 47, 42 and 43. Desquire should have more than a pocket view of the reservoir. Was also surprised to see that Wawawa more than 3/4 packed with diners, pretty pleasant setting around 7pm with the sunset and water ... Property prices still holding, whilst COE hit the roof ...market will flood with new builds in 2015 though .. next 3 years will be pretty interesting ...but let's move in to WV first ...ha ha ..:D

desquire

25-07-12, 11:46

Yes, very good news, was there Sunday evening for my walk, had a good view thru the BBQ area to stacks 46, 47, 42 and 43. Desquire should have more than a pocket view of the reservoir. Was also surprised to see that Wawawa more than 3/4 packed with diners, pretty pleasant setting around 7pm with the sunset and water ... Property prices still holding, whilst COE hit the roof ...market will flood with new builds in 2015 though .. next 3 years will be pretty interesting ...but let's move in to WV first ...ha ha ..:D

I like your style, yeah! We move in and the rest...

Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours, to see... hahahahah!:tongue3:

Just enjoy a peaceful and relaxing home....:p

**
Must bribe the workers there to let me up and take a view from my unit and see if I actually can get a better view of the reservoir!... heheheheh

Justin3

25-07-12, 12:15

I like your style, yeah! We move in and the rest...

Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours, to see... hahahahah!:tongue3:

Just enjoy a peaceful and relaxing home....:p

**
Must bribe the workers there to let me up and take a view from my unit and see if I actually can get a better view of the reservoir!... heheheheh

Can anyone tell me whether I am allowed to go in to my own unit to see how big of the reservoir view I can get? how to go in, by temperary lift with wearing helmet and safety shoes?

Thanks in advance

JUSTIN3

jbtay

25-07-12, 14:23

Can anyone tell me whether I am allowed to go in to my own unit to see how big of the reservoir view I can get? how to go in, by temperary lift with wearing helmet and safety shoes?

Thanks in advance

JUSTIN3

That would be difficult, unless you are somehow involved in the project works..One other way is to go to various parts of the reservoir, the near edge, the far edge, and see if you can see your unit, thru the tree branches, etc. The left and right extremities are easy to determine. Your actual area of coverage from the top however would depend on how high and how far you are from the reservoir. Stacks 12, 09, 13, 14, 18 and 19, from the 8th storey up should have pretty good coverage I think. Stacks 17, 22, 21, 26 and 25 from 8 storey up should have some pocket view thru the gap between blk 81 and blk 79. Stacks further away along ave 1 will also only be able to see between the gap, but because of being much further away will not likely see the near edge of the reservoir but should see patches of the reservoir PLUS the figure 8 pools, so can expect to HUAT big big :cheers4:

Eastguy

25-07-12, 22:16

That would be difficult, unless you are somehow involved in the project works..One other way is to go to various parts of the reservoir, the near edge, the far edge, and see if you can see your unit, thru the tree branches, etc. The left and right extremities are easy to determine. Your actual area of coverage from the top however would depend on how high and how far you are from the reservoir. Stacks 12, 09, 13, 14, 18 and 19, from the 8th storey up should have pretty good coverage I think. Stacks 17, 22, 21, 26 and 25 from 8 storey up should have some pocket view thru the gap between blk 81 and blk 79. Stacks further away along ave 1 will also only be able to see between the gap, but because of being much further away will not likely see the near edge of the reservoir but should see patches of the reservoir PLUS the figure 8 pools, so can expect to HUAT big big :cheers4:

Hi... What's the view from stack 5, 7th floor? I know there is full tennis court view

jbtay

26-07-12, 10:38

Hi... What's the view from stack 5, 7th floor? I know there is full tennis court view

Yes, a lovely bird's eye view of the tennis court. With some luck, may be able to see an 28 degrees slice of the reservoir thru the tiny gap between stack 11 and block 61 of the Tropica. This could be one reason why the architect slanted stacks 05 and 08 that way to enable some reservoir view. I think 7th floor should be high enough considering its 1 added floor due to the car park being at ground floor level.

East Lover

26-07-12, 11:56

That would be difficult, unless you are somehow involved in the project works..One other way is to go to various parts of the reservoir, the near edge, the far edge, and see if you can see your unit, thru the tree branches, etc. The left and right extremities are easy to determine. Your actual area of coverage from the top however would depend on how high and how far you are from the reservoir. Stacks 12, 09, 13, 14, 18 and 19, from the 8th storey up should have pretty good coverage I think. Stacks 17, 22, 21, 26 and 25 from 8 storey up should have some pocket view thru the gap between blk 81 and blk 79. Stacks further away along ave 1 will also only be able to see between the gap, but because of being much further away will not likely see the near edge of the reservoir but should see patches of the reservoir PLUS the figure 8 pools, so can expect to HUAT big big :cheers4:
Mr Tay, you are our WV very expert! :cheers5:

Using lay man term, say if i go to floating platform and I can see my unit over the tree, does it mean that i can see it from my unit as well? how big is the water view, depends on how big gap the unit above the tree proportionally?

desquire

26-07-12, 12:12

Yes, a lovely bird's eye view of the tennis court. With some luck, may be able to see an 28 degrees slice of the reservoir thru the tiny gap between stack 11 and block 61 of the Tropica. This could be one reason why the architect slanted stacks 05 and 08 that way to enable some reservoir view. I think 7th floor should be high enough considering its 1 added floor due to the car park being at ground floor level.

jb!!! You're the Mathematician!!! 28 degrees!!! :scared-4: :scared-4: :scared-4:

Oh!You are so accurate in your analysis!:p :p :p

So what's the pocket size (angle) that I ill get from my stack? Heheheh!:cheers4:

East Lover

26-07-12, 12:14

jb!!! You're the Mathematician!!! 28 degrees!!! :scared-4: :scared-4: :scared-4:

Oh!You are so accurate in your analysis!:p :p :p

So what's the pocket size (angle) that I ill get from my stack? Heheheh!:cheers4:
bro, did you ever tried it in reservior? can see your unit? if yes, pretty safe liao.
just wait for the expert to give you precise angle.... hahaha

jbtay

26-07-12, 12:55

Mr Tay, you are our WV very expert! :cheers5:

Using lay man term, say if i go to floating platform and I can see my unit over the tree, does it mean that i can see it from my unit as well? how big is the water view, depends on how big gap the unit above the tree proportionally?

Double confirm, if you can c your unit from floating platform, your unit can see floating platform and reservoir in front of it. Recall in pg 334, the view from my colleague's bedroom window at blk 61 Tropica 13 storey, stack 9 is not that far away from blk 61, so the view from stack 9 should be pretty impressive. The lights somewhere in the middle at the far edge of the reservoir is where the floating platform is. Incidentally, recall that in azeoprop pic in pg 336, there was a very tall clump of trees that you and Kengar wanted to CHOP down. That tree didn't block the view from Tropica. That tree based on looking at google map satellite pic appears to be on the small peninsular that juts into the reservoir at the bend. My estimate is if you around 9th storey, should be able to see from at least middle of reservoir up to the floating platform. But .... we may all have a good laugh when we see the actual thing on D Day...:ashamed1:

jbtay

26-07-12, 15:53

jb!!! You're the Mathematician!!! 28 degrees!!! :scared-4: :scared-4: :scared-4:

Oh!You are so accurate in your analysis!:p :p :p

So what's the pocket size (angle) that I ill get from my stack? Heheheh!:cheers4:

Hmnn...my estimate is also about 28 degrees too ... thats a pretty good number, don't you think.. do remember if you are buying 4D this wkend 2828 is going to be hot :D
Seriously though, stack 42 is almost directly opposite the white building at the far right of the reservoir in the pic at pg 334, thats the PUB pumping station. I reckon you may be able to see up to the right side of that pumping station almost to the edge of that pic, and on the left, up to the jetty to the left of the pumping station. Suggest you take a walk there and look back. As I recall, there are very few trees at the near edge of the reservoir in between the gap where the WV bbq is located. Gd luck and happy surveying. PS: Don't do your surveying in the night time though :scared-1:

phantom_opera

26-07-12, 17:17

786sqft #02-XX
2010-12-15 909psf
2012-03-26 1,069psf

Quick profit :cheers5:

desquire

26-07-12, 17:46

786sqft #02-XX
2010-12-15 909psf
2012-03-26 1,069psf

Quick profit :cheers5:
Very quick indeed. So fast!! Second storey can fetch such a good deal? Impressive!:D

desquire

26-07-12, 18:01

bro, did you ever tried it in reservior? can see your unit? if yes, pretty safe liao.
just wait for the expert to give you precise angle.... hahaha

That's what I did the last few times. The last time being about two weeks ago. But just around WV area. From carpark to the toilet. Hehe. Never walk all the way to Sheng Shiong.

After I walked to the toilet area I got a bit lost. All looked cement grey to me. Dunno which block is which. Lost in my own imagination and stack. Haha!:cheers1:

East Lover

26-07-12, 21:28

That's what I did the last few times. The last time being about two weeks ago. But just around WV area. From carpark to the toilet. Hehe. Never walk all the way to Sheng Shiong.

After I walked to the toilet area I got a bit lost. All looked cement grey to me. Dunno which block is which. Lost in my own imagination and stack. Haha!:cheers1:
How is your regular jogging? Next time run at day time, and a bit further, u will slowly find out ur unit :) just look for the furtherest block through the BBQ pits. Happy viewing!

desquire

26-07-12, 22:52

How is your regular jogging? Next time run at day time, and a bit further, u will slowly find out ur unit :) just look for the furtherest block through the BBQ pits. Happy viewing!
My jogs are usually carried out arnd 11pm onwards. At times I go at 1am. V tranquil but after the few incidents I try nit to go in case. Hehe. Just in case...:D

cnud

28-07-12, 13:04

786sqft #02-XX
2010-12-15 909psf
2012-03-26 1,069psf

Quick profit :cheers5:

Within 2 years, will have to pay SSD..

Stoney Stone Stone

28-07-12, 14:21

Within 2 years, will have to pay SSD..

SSD : (786X909X0.01)=($7144.74)
Profit : (1069-909)X786=$125760
Total : $125760-$7144.74=$118615.26

Wow.... That is alot within 2 years.

desquire

28-07-12, 15:02

SSD : (786X909X0.01)=($7144.74)
Profit : (1069-909)X786=$125760
Total : $125760-$7144.74=$118615.26

Wow.... That is alot within 2 years.
True. For a second storey unit. This is definitely good $!! Wonder which unit this is. :scared-4:

phantom_opera

28-07-12, 15:13

SSD is 16/12/8/4% ... how u arrive at 0.01??

also stamp duty 2.5%, legal fee clawback 2.5k, bank loan lock-in penalty 6k, agent fee 1-1.5%

more likely to be 50k profit only

Stoney Stone Stone

28-07-12, 15:54

SSD is 16/12/8/4% ... how u arrive at 0.01??

also stamp duty 2.5%, legal fee clawback 2.5k, bank loan lock-in penalty 6k, agent fee 1-1.5%

more likely to be 50k profit only

I was lock at 16/12/8/4 when I bought WV unit.
It was 2011 Jan. That period no more 2 bedroom therefore I got 2+1.
So the SSD should be still stay at 3/2/1.
For others, sorry I never realise.

cnud

30-07-12, 17:16

SSD is 16/12/8/4% ... how u arrive at 0.01??

also stamp duty 2.5%, legal fee clawback 2.5k, bank loan lock-in penalty 6k, agent fee 1-1.5%

more likely to be 50k profit only

16/12/8/4 implemented after Jan 2011. This one done Dec 2010..

So $118,615 - $16,034 (BSD) - $2,500 (Legal clawback) - $8,574 (Bank Penalty) - $9717 (1% agent fee) = $81,790.

Good?

cnud

30-07-12, 17:17

double post..

kEN9170

30-07-12, 17:58

For my friend who bot a 2 bedder Quarry Park facing unit.
His main concern now is the direct hot afternoon sun.

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/3275/20120730151931.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/9348/20120730151938.jpg

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8818/20120730152034.jpg

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/4508/20120730152051.jpg

phantom_opera

30-07-12, 18:00

Probably will get TOP b4 WFG :cheers5:

cnud

30-07-12, 18:23

The other 2 bedders facing the greenery looks better in terms of west sun and noise from the heavy Tampines Ave 10 and the dust as well..

desquire

30-07-12, 20:07

The other 2 bedders facing the greenery looks better in terms of west sun and noise from the heavy Tampines Ave 10 and the dust as well..
You referring to the one facing Tropica? :D

If you don't mind the heat of the sun during the day, you get a nice view of the quarry at night, plus some music from the passing cars.

Those stacks reservoir facing, just a big drain for separation and no traffic, purely a view to a kill. Sun might be a factor during the day too but thats our phenomenal exclusive stacks!! Beautiful!!:p

bakasa2002

30-07-12, 22:07

For my friend who bot a 2 bedder Quarry Park facing unit.
His main concern now is the direct hot afternoon sun.

I was there on a wkend afternoon, it's truly sizzling hot. It's unavoidable but road noise might pose as a more serious concern since it is quite a bz rd...

DC33_2008

30-07-12, 22:10

Was sending my kid for cross country at bedok reservoir on one weekday morning. Jam is really bad.
I was there on a wkend afternoon, it's truly sizzling hot. It's unavoidable but road noise might pose as a more serious concern since it is quite a bz rd...

Kengar

30-07-12, 22:43

Was sending my kid for cross country at bedok reservoir on one weekday morning. Jam is really bad.

Are you referring to Bedok Reservoir Road along the Waterfront Series to Aquarius by The Park?

kEN9170

30-07-12, 22:51

Are you referring to Bedok Reservoir Road along the Waterfront Series to Aquarius by The Park?

This road is quite a breeze ride. The real jam is turning into Bedok North Ave 3.

kEN9170

30-07-12, 22:52

I was there on a wkend afternoon, it's truly sizzling hot. It's unavoidable but road noise might pose as a more serious concern since it is quite a bz rd...

Yes, these stacks will be very hot.

buttercarp

30-07-12, 22:59

This road is quite a breeze ride. The real jam is turning into Bedok North Ave 3.

Yup..... this road can be packed in the morning as cars are heading towards Red Swastika School and Yu Neng.

Was sending my kid for cross country at bedok reservoir on one weekday morning. Jam is really bad.

I think it was one of the days when they had major road diversion at the juction of Bedok Reservoir Road and Tampines Ave 1 and 2 cos of the MRT construction.

desquire

30-07-12, 23:25

buttercarp

31-07-12, 00:08

Thanks Ken. Very nice and clear blue pictures. I'm mesmerised by it. Great camera!:D

Yup..... Lovely pictures!
I am thinking hard whether I should get a good camera.
Thinking of the Sony nex f3 pink color one..........

desquire

31-07-12, 09:24

Yup..... Lovely pictures!
I am thinking hard whether I should get a good camera.
Thinking of the Sony nex f3 pink color one..........

Im a rookie when it comes to taking phoographs. More like a point and shoot. Hence, I invested on the S95. Simple to use, quite straight forward. Haha.

These are so many good cameras in the market these days. Btw, the background Ken took was really delicious. The blue is very haunting. It complements the colour adopted by WV! Maybe it's fengshui at work!!
:D :p :D :p :D :p :D :p

jbtay

31-07-12, 10:40

Im a rookie when it comes to taking phoographs. More like a point and shoot. Hence, I invested on the S95. Simple to use, quite straight forward. Haha.

These are so many good cameras in the market these days. Btw, the background Ken took was really delicious. The blue is very haunting. It complements the colour adopted by WV! Maybe it's fengshui at work!!
:D :p :D :p :D :p :D :p

Yes, lovely pics, went to Trilliant showflat yesterday with wife. The 3 developments look similar, but still prefer WV horseshoe U shape configuration, which gives more open space in the core. Hated the sample of the metal gate at the yard in the Trilliant showflat. I really wonder, how could the architect come out with such design which is neither functional, serves no purpose and looks simply ugly. Why put up a useless thing which will cost owners expense to dismantle. Can we replace with a proper full height metal gate... then I will consider removing the kitchen door on the yard side..
Also my wife noticed that in the WV model, the 2 bedder yard have windows ...would really be of great service if SimLian could get a standard design approved by the authorities for owners to install at their own option and cost after TOP .... don't think URA or BCA have any rulings on this ... as owners have paid for all the floor area including the aircon ledges.

desquire

31-07-12, 11:20

Yes, lovely pics, went to Trilliant showflat yesterday with wife. The 3 developments look similar, but still prefer WV horseshoe U shape configuration, which gives more open space in the core. Hated the sample of the metal gate at the yard in the Trilliant showflat. I really wonder, how could the architect come out with such design which is neither functional, serves no purpose and looks simply ugly. Why put up a useless thing which will cost owners expense to dismantle. Can we replace with a proper full height metal gate... then I will consider removing the kitchen door on the yard side..
Also my wife noticed that in the WV model, the 2 bedder yard have windows ...would really be of great service if SimLian could get a standard design approved by the authorities for owners to install at their own option and cost after TOP .... don't think URA or BCA have any rulings on this ... as owners have paid for all the floor area including the aircon ledges.

We were puzzled by the metal gate restrictions as well. What we were told by the agent was a simple, 'safety feature'. Maybe due to the fact that the service balcony in the kitchen area is rather open (Prevent toddlers/young children from playing n the area?) I'm not too sure myself.

I'm sure a few agents must have forgotten to inform the buyers during their orientation as well. Those will get a shock when they see the gate installed!:scared-4: :scared-4: :scared-4:

carbuncle

31-07-12, 15:48

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/8033_10151961185390244_1138987376_a.jpg

I jog here every week... but I dont stop at WV stretch as its my halfway mark...

smpeh

31-07-12, 16:05

We were puzzled by the metal gate restrictions as well. What we were told by the agent was a simple, 'safety feature'. Maybe due to the fact that the service balcony in the kitchen area is rather open (Prevent toddlers/young children from playing n the area?) I'm not too sure myself.

I'm sure a few agents must have forgotten to inform the buyers during their orientation as well. Those will get a shock when they see the gate installed!:scared-4: :scared-4: :scared-4:

Think we can all gang up to get a contractor to en-bloc remove this gate :D

tony6666

31-07-12, 20:09

Think we can all gang up to get a contractor to en-bloc remove this gate :D

I would prefer to remove this gate and install window grille at the aft bacony opening. This would create more space for placing washing machine and dryer

ilgr

31-07-12, 20:59

Think we can all gang up to get a contractor to en-bloc remove this gate :D

why not gang up and get developer to remove?

East Lover

01-08-12, 09:35

Yes, lovely pics, went to Trilliant showflat yesterday with wife. The 3 developments look similar, but still prefer WV horseshoe U shape configuration, which gives more open space in the core. Hated the sample of the metal gate at the yard in the Trilliant showflat. I really wonder, how could the architect come out with such design which is neither functional, serves no purpose and looks simply ugly. Why put up a useless thing which will cost owners expense to dismantle. Can we replace with a proper full height metal gate... then I will consider removing the kitchen door on the yard side..
Also my wife noticed that in the WV model, the 2 bedder yard have windows ...would really be of great service if SimLian could get a standard design approved by the authorities for owners to install at their own option and cost after TOP .... don't think URA or BCA have any rulings on this ... as owners have paid for all the floor area including the aircon ledges.
I did ask Shirley if we can install laundry racket in the aricon ledges, she gave me some formal rules and said it's again law!

we paid same PSF for aircon ledges, but yet cant use it for just hanging laundry???

btw my aircon ledges are west facing, should be very idea to sun dry all the clothes and bed sheets :p :p :p

desquire

01-08-12, 09:45

jbtay

01-08-12, 10:46

I did ask Shirley if we can install laundry racket in the aricon ledges, she gave me some formal rules and said it's again law!

we paid same PSF for aircon ledges, but yet cant use it for just hanging laundry???

btw my aircon ledges are west facing, should be very idea to sun dry all the clothes and bed sheets :p :p :p

Condo owners have been shortchanged and the authorities whilst their original intention appears good, are however too idealistic and I also wonder if those who propose such policies or those who approve them, do they themselves live in condos as to be able to appreciate the valid concerns of the home owners, or just simply turn a deaf ear or are too afraid to review their decisions, too afraid to admit they are wrong and too afraid to put up to their bosses for review. If that is not the case, then clearly, the rationale for certain policies have not been properly and sufficiently explained to the truly interested party and I say truly "interested party' which is the people staying in the property, and certainly not the developer.

Under one of the GFA incentive scheme initiated in 2001! (that long ago), the idea was to have balconies opened at least on two sides and hopefully to have high rise greenery ... hence the profligeration of planter boxes in the layout design. This was then revised in 2007 (after consultations with developers, etc) to allow more flexibility in balcony design, some relaxation was made to the type of balcony screens allowed in private condos (due to concerns of strong winds at high levels ... WHY NOT RAIN). Do note that such GFA incentive scheme benefit the developer (is this benefit passed down to the buyer?, I wonder ...). Note that approval seems to cover only balcony screens, there is no mention of windows although the criteria seems to be that the screens should be able to be opened fully.. It is amazing that for HDB, windows on parapet walls in balconies are permissible subject to submissions for approval.

There is also no mention about open yards eg in case of WV, we have a balcony and an open yard, the balcony is very open to public view but the yard is less conspicuous, so why can't windows be fitted then.
Note however, that in App 3 of the guidelines, the example balcony screens shown are only guidelines and MCSTs upon TOP have liberty to decide what can be approved and referral to URA then is not necessary.
Easy way for developer and for Managing Agent (appointed by developer for 1st year) is to disapprove all requests, so as not to risk the GFA incentives already granted to developer.
In fact, if you read the detailed guidelines, developers can submit various types of balcony screens to URA during submission process and if developer decides not to provide the screens, then homeowner has option to proceed based on approved screen designs. Architects of course have no incentive to propose or look for innovative and aesthetic/functional screening solutions as they are not paid for such work ... Again who looks after the interest of the home buyer? The fact that URA in App 3 shows 3 possible approved types of screening and mentioned that these examples are from OVERSEAS, already say a lot about local architects. Very sad ....:banghead:

http://www.ura.gov.sg/circulars/text/dc07-01.htm

East Lover

01-08-12, 11:03

Condo owners have been shortchanged and the authorities whilst their original intention appears good, are however too idealistic and I also wonder if those who propose such policies or those who approve them, do they themselves live in condos as to be able to appreciate the valid concerns of the home owners, or just simply turn a deaf ear or are too afraid to review their decisions, too afraid to admit they are wrong and too afraid to put up to their bosses for review. If that is not the case, then clearly, the rationale for certain policies have not been properly and sufficiently explained to the truly interested party and I say truly "interested party' which is the people staying in the property, and certainly not the developer.

Under one of the GFA incentive scheme initiated in 2001! (that long ago), the idea was to have balconies opened at least on two sides and hopefully to have high rise greenery ... hence the profligeration of planter boxes in the layout design. This was then revised in 2007 (after consultations with developers, etc) to allow more flexibility in balcony design, some relaxation was made to the type of balcony screens allowed in private condos (due to concerns of strong winds at high levels ... WHY NOT RAIN). Do note that such GFA incentive scheme benefit the developer (is this benefit passed down to the buyer?, I wonder ...). Note that approval seems to cover only balcony screens, there is no mention of windows although the criteria seems to be that the screens should be able to be opened fully.. It is amazing that for HDB, windows on parapet walls in balconies are permissible subject to submissions for approval.

There is also no mention about open yards eg in case of WV, we have a balcony and an open yard, the balcony is very open to public view but the yard is less conspicuous, so why can't windows be fitted then.
Note however, that in App 3 of the guidelines, the example balcony screens shown are only guidelines and MCSTs upon TOP have liberty to decide what can be approved and referral to URA then is not necessary.
Easy way for developer and for Managing Agent (appointed by developer for 1st year) is to disapprove all requests, so as not to risk the GFA incentives already granted to developer.
In fact, if you read the detailed guidelines, developers can submit various types of balcony screens to URA during submission process and if developer decides not to provide the screens, then homeowner has option to proceed based on approved screen designs. Architects of course have no incentive to propose or look for innovative and aesthetic/functional screening solutions as they are not paid for such work ... Again who looks after the interest of the home buyer? The fact that URA in App 3 shows 3 possible approved types of screening and mentioned that these examples are from OVERSEAS, already say a lot about local architects. Very sad ....:banghead:

http://www.ura.gov.sg/circulars/text/dc07-01.htm
well said! you are our very WV lawyer!

jbtay

01-08-12, 11:42

well said! you are our very WV lawyer!

Ha ha, thank you. They didn't give scholarships for law degree back in 71. Couldn't afford further edu otherwise. Should have changed profession mid-stream. Still, am contented and thankful. :cheers4:

Site next to Optima awarded to Fragrance and World Class Land for $676 psf.
S'pore's gone kuku :doh: and COE at $60k+. Talk about impending worldwide deep recession ... very surreal.......
Better sit and relax by the reservoir, listen to the breeze and enjoy :sleep:
Its going to be a rough ride for a lot of people....:2cents:

desquire

01-08-12, 12:07

Ha ha, thank you. They didn't give scholarships for law degree back in 71. Couldn't afford further edu otherwise. Should have changed profession mid-stream. Still, am contented and thankful. :cheers4:

Site next to Optima awarded to Fragrance and World Class Land for $676 psf.
S'pore's gone kuku :doh: and COE at $60k+. Talk about impending worldwide deep recession ... very surreal.......
Better sit and relax by the reservoir, listen to the breeze and enjoy :sleep:
Its going to be a rough ride for a lot of people....:2cents:

True, better not think about it. Very demoralising. :( Don't even know why some of the rules and regulations are made and implemented for. There were many a times when we cannot find justification to what's being done around us. Plain ridicule. :mad: Rules which should not be written in the first place.

Meanwhile, let's just enjoy the breeze, sit by the reservoir, sip the cofffee. Our WV lawyer has spoken :D and it definitely makes a lot of sense and practicality! Thank you jbtay!! :cheers4:

East Lover

01-08-12, 12:23

True, better not think about it. Very demoralising. :( Don't even know why some of the rules and regulations are made and implemented for. There were many a times when we cannot find justification to what's being done around us. Plain ridicule. :mad: Rules which should not be written in the first place.

Meanwhile, let's just enjoy the breeze, sit by the reservoir, sip the cofffee. Our WV lawyer has spoken :D and it definitely makes a lot of sense and practicality! Thank you jbtay!! :cheers4:
Still one more year to wait for the breeze and quietness.... i wish i can click the fast forward button in magic remote controller! :D

I have a good idea - Can we propose our Mr Tay to be our RC chariman? so we can implement foldable windows after one year of TOP, and install landry hanger at aircon ledge 'legally"! :cheers4:

desquire

01-08-12, 12:36

Kengar

01-08-12, 13:15

Yes, he's the correct and perfect person for that!! I second, third, fourth...

Actually the wait is very exciting isn't it? Once TOP, the excitement will die down....:D

Hang in there folks, the time will come for us.. i have personally witnessed the Waterfront series from being enblocked, to the demolishment (in Year 2007), to the reconstruction of the current Waterfront Waves being TOP, and Waterfront Key coming to TOP really soon.
Ours is the next project in that area to TOP after WF Key! Cheers :D

cnud

01-08-12, 13:18

When you guys expect TOP?

jbtay

01-08-12, 14:29

Still one more year to wait for the breeze and quietness.... i wish i can click the fast forward button in magic remote controller! :D

I have a good idea - Can we propose our Mr Tay to be our RC chariman? so we can implement foldable windows after one year of TOP, and install landry hanger at aircon ledge 'legally"! :cheers4:

Ha ha, I have to veto the idea.
Btw, if you have been to the CBTP site, seems to have lots of issues with Managing Agent and confusion over whats allowed and whats not allowed. Reached the stage where some owners are bringing in the URA inspector. Of course, we do not know the full story, but really hoped that doesn't happen to WV. I don't recall hearing such issues at Aquarius nor Tropica for that matter.
Its been 1 yr since we signed that option, another yr and we will be almost there. Time is relative, do something else that you enjoy and it will be TOP in a breeze ..:jogging:

cnud

01-08-12, 14:50

So likely TOP is Q3 2013?

jbtay

01-08-12, 15:04

So likely TOP is Q3 2013?

I understand Shirley of Sim Lian will say they are trying for 1Q04. I would think anytime between 4Q03 to 1Q04 bearing any unforseen circumstances is a reasonable expectation. 3Q03 will be quite a rush I would think.

cnud

01-08-12, 15:15

Another 16 months!

East Lover

01-08-12, 16:44

I understand Shirley of Sim Lian will say they are trying for 1Q04. I would think anytime between 4Q03 to 1Q04 bearing any unforseen circumstances is a reasonable expectation. 3Q03 will be quite a rush I would think.
Q413 more logical, as contructor will finish everthing by Q313, SL will take months to pass QA and issue keys i guess.

desquire

01-08-12, 17:21

Q413 more logical, as contructor will finish everthing by Q313, SL will take months to pass QA and issue keys i guess.
Sis, I can sense a burning desire in you wanting to smell the new coat of paint over your walls. Haha. I like.

I'm alright with Q3/13 or Q1/14 or even 2015. Just enjoying the progress of te whole development. Very picturesque. I love the blue depicted in Ken's images!! Enticing yet calm. :D

bombe

03-08-12, 10:36

feel so excited for you all...

i see the prices i feel demoralized... another 19 months before my HDB MOP is up...hopefully prices not beyond my reach then...

have to move to west side for my girl's school in future...so ironic that my current place is within 1km to RS but i'm not sending my girl there... my current budget of $1.5m for a 3 bedder already not much choice cos my wife prefer 999LH or FH projects...which are usually around $1200+psf

my in laws got stack 11...don't need to think so much about view or no view... confirm get to view the tennis court and swimming pool... anything outside don't need to worry...

ridepinky

04-08-12, 00:41

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/ridepinky/270.jpg

ridepinky

04-08-12, 00:43

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/ridepinky/267.jpg

ridepinky

04-08-12, 00:45

To those who have bought units facing the quarry....

ENJOY~!~!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/ridepinky/264-1.jpg

jeff83

04-08-12, 08:33

Hi ridepinky, how did you get those pics?

cnud

04-08-12, 15:13

Nice pictures! Thanks for sharing!

Drove by the site yesterday on the way to IKEA... Actually I feel TOP could be earlier... looking at Q2 to Q3 2013..

desquire

04-08-12, 15:17

Hi ridepinky, how did you get those pics?
I was thinking of e same thing too. From the angle. It seems that she must have gotten up the blue clouds just above WV to take the shot! In a jet plane maybe!? Haha. :D

East Lover

06-08-12, 09:16

I was thinking of e same thing too. From the angle. It seems that she must have gotten up the blue clouds just above WV to take the shot! In a jet plane maybe!? Haha. :D
amazing angle! nice photo!
maybe we should rename our WV as Double View or Double Bay! hahaha:rolleyes:

East Lover

06-08-12, 09:19

Nice pictures! Thanks for sharing!

Drove by the site yesterday on the way to IKEA... Actually I feel TOP could be earlier... looking at Q2 to Q3 2013..
me too! crossing finger for Q2 2013 complete, TOP at Q3 2013, move in at Q4 for X'mas!!
next year national day, we should be happily discussing reno and bulk discount :spliff:

jbtay

06-08-12, 09:31

amazing angle! nice photo!
maybe we should rename our WV as Double View or Double Bay! hahaha:rolleyes:

Nice pics. Couldn't have been taken from Tropica, would have been blocked by WV by now, Looks like a low angle shot. Could even see the far curve of the xpressway and part of quarry still, has to be from WV.. ha ha

Took a brisk walk this morning to WV and back via TP, from WV to 69 bus stop ..3.5mins, from WV to DTL West Stn - TP East Gate 11.5 mins. A normal walk can do in 15 mins. Morning .. not hot, if no rain can be quite pleasant walk.:cheers6:

desquire

06-08-12, 09:34

me too! crossing finger for Q2 2013 complete, TOP at Q3 2013, move in at Q4 for X'mas!!
next year national day, we should be happily discussing reno and bulk discount :spliff:

I went to pay a visit to the 3-in-1 showroom yesterday. Prices have gone up quite a bit and the agent showed us images of the stack facing the quarry. Trust me, it was beautiful! They somehiow managed to get access to the top and even from the 5th storey, the quarry looks really delicious apart from the afternoon sun! The pictures also reflects the black window frames. Haha!

I'm impressed and am very sure that those who have purchased those stacks will enjoy their view. It will definitely overshadow the occasonal nois from Tampines Avnue 10. There are still good available units there! Some 60 or so units. All 2-bedders are long gone. mainly 3-bedders. Even the 4-bedders are sold out I should think.

The model of the three developments are all there. Buyers can have a good view and compare them. All are great looking!!:)

smpeh

06-08-12, 21:15

me too! crossing finger for Q2 2013 complete, TOP at Q3 2013, move in at Q4 for X'mas!!
next year national day, we should be happily discussing reno and bulk discount :spliff:

http://www.squarefoot.com.sg/trends-and-analysis/residential?p=waterview

East Lover

07-08-12, 11:57

I went to pay a visit to the 3-in-1 showroom yesterday. Prices have gone up quite a bit and the agent showed us images of the stack facing the quarry. Trust me, it was beautiful! They somehiow managed to get access to the top and even from the 5th storey, the quarry looks really delicious apart from the afternoon sun! The pictures also reflects the black window frames. Haha!

I'm impressed and am very sure that those who have purchased those stacks will enjoy their view. It will definitely overshadow the occasonal nois from Tampines Avnue 10. There are still good available units there! Some 60 or so units. All 2-bedders are long gone. mainly 3-bedders. Even the 4-bedders are sold out I should think.

The model of the three developments are all there. Buyers can have a good view and compare them. All are great looking!!:)
Did thosea agents show you the reservior view from actual WV units? last night after dinner, I went to WV to see see, wow, most of blocks are building penthouse now!

desquire

07-08-12, 12:55

Did thosea agents show you the reservior view from actual WV units? last night after dinner, I went to WV to see see, wow, most of blocks are building penthouse now!

Yes!! But what I was shown was just the quarry view that's all!!! Not the reservoir facing. Maybe cause' only those quarry stacks are still available for sale.

The frontrunners have already completed the peak o their stacks. I thought finsihed already some weeks back. Now look slike just touchin up.:D

Justin3

07-08-12, 14:07

Yes!! But what I was shown was just the quarry view that's all!!! Not the reservoir facing. Maybe cause' only those quarry stacks are still available for sale.

The frontrunners have already completed the peak o their stacks. I thought finsihed already some weeks back. Now look slike just touchin up.:D

Dear all

Can anyone tell me where is the 3 in 1 show room of Sim Lian?

Thanks in advance

JUSTIN3

cnud

07-08-12, 14:21

Q2 TOP application looks attainable..

jbtay

07-08-12, 14:31

Dear all

Can anyone tell me where is the 3 in 1 show room of Sim Lian?

Thanks in advance

JUSTIN3

Its at the Trilliant Showflat location...
http://www.trilliant.com.sg/?page_id=180...:sleep:

auroraborealis

07-08-12, 15:24

For interested neighbors... check out sim lian's 2br layout for parc Vera in hougang... I think best layout I've seen; if only waterview has the same layout... sigh

desquire

08-08-12, 10:42

http://www.squarefoot.com.sg/trends-and-analysis/residential?p=waterview

Thanks there smpeh. The website was very informative. A collection of all data! Surprising. Didn't know of such a webbie. Btw, one of the reservoir facing trying to pull at $18 at propertyguru. Wonder if anyone will bite at tha offer!!!:D

smpeh

08-08-12, 14:22

Thanks there smpeh. The website was very informative. A collection of all data! Surprising. Didn't know of such a webbie. Btw, one of the reservoir facing trying to pull at $18 at propertyguru. Wonder if anyone will bite at tha offer!!!:D

No problem, Desquire. Good things must share with everyone :D

Really thinking how much higher it will go when FEO launch their plot? :2cents:

East Lover

08-08-12, 15:16

Thanks there smpeh. The website was very informative. A collection of all data! Surprising. Didn't know of such a webbie. Btw, one of the reservoir facing trying to pull at $18 at propertyguru. Wonder if anyone will bite at tha offer!!!:D
bro, what do you mean "one of the reservoir facing trying to pull at $18 at propertyguru. "??

desquire

08-08-12, 16:04

bro, what do you mean "one of the reservoir facing trying to pull at $18 at propertyguru. "??
Haha. Apologies. Typo error. Someone trying to release their unit over at WV at around $1280psf. I suspect it's one of your stack neighbours.

I wonder if buyers will jump at it. Hehe. Very hard at times to type over the small iPhone screen. Maybe it's time to jump ship to S3.:p

desquire

09-08-12, 09:31

Good morning guys. One more year and we shall see the white and red flag fly over the homes of Waterviewers. Happy Holidays!! Enjoy your rest!!:D

East Lover

09-08-12, 12:07

Good morning guys. One more year and we shall see the white and red flag fly over the homes of Waterviewers. Happy Holidays!! Enjoy your rest!!:D
Happy National day my dear FEC fellow friends!

minami-san

09-08-12, 12:59

Happy National Day!! Last week i passed by WV. The workers are sweeping the floor inside the "showroom units"!! Seems like tiles have also been laid in those units?? Also, there were lightbulbs (lighted). Got electricity le! The blue tinted windows look pretty against the white-washed walls :)

Happy National day my dear FEC fellow friends!

Kengar

09-08-12, 13:37

Happy National Day to All! Looking forward to the next one! Counting down! :D

shootingstar

10-08-12, 01:43

To those who have bought units facing the quarry....

ENJOY~!~!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/ridepinky/264-1.jpg

Thanks for the photo of the quarry. I am a newbie in this forum.

I bought an unit facing the quarry like 1.5yrs ago and left for work in the USA. So it's a delight to know that the view is lovely!

Kengar

10-08-12, 08:58

Thanks for the photo of the quarry. I am a newbie in this forum.

I bought an unit facing the quarry like 1.5yrs ago and left for work in the USA. So it's a delight to know that the view is lovely!

Hey Shootingstar, welcome to the family! :D

Hope you will find useful information along the way to TOP.

Which quarry facing stack did you get?

Kengar

11-08-12, 19:03

Waterview was mentioned in this and the previous week's Straits Times.

Last week was an article about cost of construction for EC, which made a comparison of car park design and ratio of lots vs household between WV and Arc at Tampines.

This week is a special feature of rental yield in Tampines compared to national average and how WV and Arc are some of the limited new Pte developments in Tampines.

joycewangwen

12-08-12, 11:31

Kengar

12-08-12, 12:27

need to start now, those popular ones usually have a very long waiting list.

the Google results shows there is one cherrie hearts branch in temask poly, is this the nearest child care? how is it? any good child care nearby to recommend?

Mine started in Little Skool House International in Tampines Junction last month , not bad so far. There is another Cherie Hearts at Bedok Reservoir near in the shophouses beside Archipelgo. There is also a Montessori there too which we like very much, but too near to construction. Expected to have a long wait list from the Waterfront series in near future.

Eastguy

12-08-12, 17:19

desquire

12-08-12, 17:59

Hi FEC

Was at Trilliant showflat last week, spoke to WV agent expert. He mentioned that based on the present progress, TOP would likely be Q3 2013 or earlier:cheers4: .

When will u guys be preparing for renovation, meant getting quotes etc?

Any idea when we can get the actual dimensions of our units from Sim Lian?
That's fast!!! I will pick early 2014 as I believe they will need to do touch up etc etc. 3rd quarter I think is a little too fast. 4th quarter much more likely. Haha.

I also hv no idea when and how we an getvthe flooorplan from them. By now it's already almost 50% completed. I'm sure they have their floorplans ready for each and every single layout al
ready, isn't it?:D

jbtay

13-08-12, 13:39

That's fast!!! I will pick early 2014 as I believe they will need to do touch up etc etc. 3rd quarter I think is a little too fast. 4th quarter much more likely. Haha.

I also hv no idea when and how we an getvthe flooorplan from them. By now it's already almost 50% completed. I'm sure they have their floorplans ready for each and every single layout al
ready, isn't it?:D

Looked at earlier SimLian projs, Clover By The Park was two very tall tower blocks, so not good comparison, looked at Carabelle, 8 blocks of 12 storeys into 29 stacks and 338 units vs WV 12 blocks of 15 storeys into 48 stacks and 696 units, although scope of works for WV is significantly higher, more than 2 times no. of units, timewise perhaps 30% more so long there is no critical constraints, more resources can be deployed etc and simultaneous work.

Looking at construction pics, Carabelle in Nov 08 is about where WV is now, almost to the top for most stacks except the tortoise blocks which as of yesterday is at 13th storey (whew! 2 more to go). Carabelle TOP around 2 Jul 09, thats 8 months from Nov 08, so Sep 13 looks likely....:p

cnud

13-08-12, 14:07

Wow... 8 months from now will be April 2013..

I feel optimistic too.

East Lover

13-08-12, 14:19

Wow... 8 months from now will be April 2013..

I feel optimistic too.
really??? that's a great news for me! can't wait to move cross the wall hahaha!

desquire

13-08-12, 15:07

really??? that's a great news for me! can't wait to move cross the wall hahaha!
Suddenly everything looks bright. jbtay never fails to make us smile with his analysis. Hip hip hooray!!:D

East Lover

13-08-12, 15:30

Looked at earlier SimLian projs, Clover By The Park was two very tall tower blocks, so not good comparison, looked at Carabelle, 8 blocks of 12 storeys into 29 stacks and 338 units vs WV 12 blocks of 15 storeys into 48 stacks and 696 units, although scope of works for WV is significantly higher, more than 2 times no. of units, timewise perhaps 30% more so long there is no critical constraints, more resources can be deployed etc and simultaneous work.

Looking at construction pics, Carabelle in Nov 08 is about where WV is now, almost to the top for most stacks except the tortoise blocks which as of yesterday is at 13th storey (whew! 2 more to go). Carabelle TOP around 2 Jul 09, thats 8 months from Nov 08, so Sep 13 looks likely....:p
bro, what's your background? very analytical, always be able to produce hard facts to stand your points..... thank you for your solid analysis, that really lighten my day! especially such a blue monday after long weekend :D

jbtay

13-08-12, 16:02

bro, what's your background? very analytical, always be able to produce hard facts to stand your points..... thank you for your solid analysis, that really lighten my day! especially such a blue monday after long weekend :D

dear sis, we all need some bright moments every day to make the journey enjoyable...thats the only way to stay sane, healthy and happy ;) background .. mech engineer, UK class of 75..
if I may ask, will you be keeping T after you move across the wall ...I'm still undecided whether to keep ie rent out, or sell A; in fact other than the estate getting older, the MRT will in fact be coming closer to me in 2017 (Bedok Reservoir Stn - DTL3), but am a little concerned about the glut of units about to TOP in 2015, hence am also looking towards WV completing sooner...
Still, what will be will be, the futures not ours to see..but still must plan, if don't plan will never be, as if don't buy lottery ticket.. can never strike ...Btw, my youngest boy did get his TP scholarship.. $2500 for 1st yr.. no bond .. not bad eh..2nd & 3rd yr will depend on his previous yr's results and CCA ... will not happen if I didn't nosey around TP website and also ask him to apply...:D

desquire

13-08-12, 16:03

bro, what's your background? very analytical, always be able to produce hard facts to stand your points..... thank you for your solid analysis, that really lighten my day! especially such a blue monday after long weekend :D
He's a master of all trades. Btw, I'm sure you love your Tropica as well right sis? Don't you feel sad leaving your existing place? :p

Kengar

13-08-12, 16:17

Congrats Bro Jbtay on your son's scholarship!

I have facing a dilemma too.

Once I moved to WV in 2013/2014, I will be out of 1km of St Hilda Primary.

While I still retain my existing HDB (<500m from St Hilda), I technically can't apply for Parents Volunteer under the 1km where my chance is higher unless i don't rent out my HDB, and keep my address unchange.

That is alot of annual rent being forgone! :confused:

A future problem for me to tackle. haha

dear sis, we all need some bright moments every day to make the journey enjoyable...thats the only way to stay sane, healthy and happy ;) background .. mech engineer, UK class of 75..
if I may ask, will you be keeping T after you move across the wall ...I'm still undecided whether to keep ie rent out, or sell A; in fact other than the estate getting older, the MRT will in fact be coming closer to me in 2017 (Bedok Reservoir Stn - DTL3), but am a little concerned about the glut of units about to TOP in 2015, hence am also looking towards WV completing sooner...
Still, what will be will be, the futures not ours to see..but still must plan, if don't plan will never be, as if don't buy lottery ticket.. can never strike ...Btw, my youngest boy did get his TP scholarship.. $2500 for 1st yr.. no bond .. not bad eh..2nd & 3rd yr will depend on his previous yr's results and CCA ... will not happen if I didn't nosey around TP website and also ask him to apply...:D

jbtay

13-08-12, 16:54

jbtay

13-08-12, 17:15

yes, a very tough decision Bro Kengar, Tropica is just at the edge of that 1km from St Hilda, WV is definitely outside. Understand they have upped the "voluntary" hours to 60 from 40, the sacrifices we make for our precious ones..
understand that selection criteria for PV is not disclosed and left to each school to manage..
anyway to time the sub-lease so its not a full year ... also, we normally don't have our nric address slip changed immediately, we move house ... I mean, we are all busy people, such things take time ....;)

to add, the 1km rule is based on the address shown in the Father's nric. of course the spirit of the 1km rule is on the basis that the child should not have to spent a long time travelling to and from school, but practically, the time taken from your present house and from WV to St Hilda would practically be the same, but of course the officials will say ... the rule is the rule...
Singapore is becoming like this ... we think we have the solution ... but years down the road ... we are creating more problem for ourselves ... e.g. 2 child rule, COE, etc

Kengar

13-08-12, 17:24

Thanks for the wise words.. you are indeed our Wikipedia here! :D

to add, the 1km rule is based on the address shown in the Father's nric. of course the spirit of the 1km rule is on the basis that the child should not have to spent a long time travelling to and from school, but practically, the time taken from your present house and from WV to St Hilda would practically be the same, but of course the officials will say ... the rule is the rule...
Singapore is becoming like this ... we think we have the solution ... but years down the road ... we are creating more problem for ourselves ... e.g. 2 child rule, COE, etc

desquire

13-08-12, 18:45

dear sis, we all need some bright moments every day to make the journey enjoyable...thats the only way to stay sane, healthy and happy ;) background .. mech engineer, UK class of 75..
if I may ask, will you be keeping T after you move across the wall ...I'm still undecided whether to keep ie rent out, or sell A; in fact other than the estate getting older, the MRT will in fact be coming closer to me in 2017 (Bedok Reservoir Stn - DTL3), but am a little concerned about the glut of units about to TOP in 2015, hence am also looking towards WV completing sooner...
Still, what will be will be, the futures not ours to see..but still must plan, if don't plan will never be, as if don't buy lottery ticket.. can never strike ...Btw, my youngest boy did get his TP scholarship.. $2500 for 1st yr.. no bond .. not bad eh..2nd & 3rd yr will depend on his previous yr's results and CCA ... will not happen if I didn't nosey around TP website and also ask him to apply...:D
Hooray!!! Congrats there. Celebration come early. I'm so excited for you. :D

jbtay

13-08-12, 20:44

Hooray!!! Congrats there. Celebration come early. I'm so excited for you. :D

Thank you, Bros Desquire & Kengar, the good Lord has been kind. On the walk back from Bedok FC today, agents were promoting ECO, said will launch in 2 weeks time and 2 bedder $700k+, register and kaypoh a bit. With this + Fragrance expensive site, 3 more sites left at TM MRT, wonder is there is any steam left .... FEO been promoting aggresively as usual...

East Lover

13-08-12, 21:36

dear sis, we all need some bright moments every day to make the journey enjoyable...thats the only way to stay sane, healthy and happy ;) background .. mech engineer, UK class of 75..
if I may ask, will you be keeping T after you move across the wall ...I'm still undecided whether to keep ie rent out, or sell A; in fact other than the estate getting older, the MRT will in fact be coming closer to me in 2017 (Bedok Reservoir Stn - DTL3), but am a little concerned about the glut of units about to TOP in 2015, hence am also looking towards WV completing sooner...
Still, what will be will be, the futures not ours to see..but still must plan, if don't plan will never be, as if don't buy lottery ticket.. can never strike ...Btw, my youngest boy did get his TP scholarship.. $2500 for 1st yr.. no bond .. not bad eh..2nd & 3rd yr will depend on his previous yr's results and CCA ... will not happen if I didn't nosey around TP website and also ask him to apply...:D
Congrates to your son! well done! and some more next year he will walk to TP to study! :D :D

Is your "A" unit big? I made a brave move for my "T" - I sold it and bought DBR 2 bedder for investment :D mine is the biggest unit (4 bed rooms), hard to sell, hard to rent, so it's safe to change to a brand new 2 bedder next to MRT/Mall/Business park...

teck

13-08-12, 23:34

hi all. I "came across" this site last night and took me awhile to read the threads(of course not all). Can I ask if there is any "official forum" for WV? Saw one site with the name "waterviewresidence" being reserved..

teck

14-08-12, 00:27

anyone got the list/numbers of WV "neighbours" in this thread?:cheers4:

teck

14-08-12, 00:53

Thanks for the sharing! No wonder there is no any payment for the marble flooring. She told me to pay by end of last year. Good that we can defer the payment till TOP :)
How much do u have to pay to change to marble? Is it too late to ask for it now?

desquire

14-08-12, 08:05

jbtay

14-08-12, 08:29

Congrates to your son! well done! and some more next year he will walk to TP to study! :D :D

Is your "A" unit big? I made a brave move for my "T" - I sold it and bought DBR 2 bedder for investment :D mine is the biggest unit (4 bed rooms), hard to sell, hard to rent, so it's safe to change to a brand new 2 bedder next to MRT/Mall/Business park...

thanks, mine is a 3 bedder, living/dining area is fairly large as got additional family area, 1324 sqft, but low floor 4 storey and with pool view... are you renting a place now? my better half will unlikely agree to two moves in such a short space of time, but it makes very good sense to let go now ...back-up plan is to rent out ... but I rather cash out and wait...
yes, a 2 bedder next to MRT/mall will be great ... Simei is already pretty developed ... remaining place is Tanah Merah ... with limited land in Singapore, any drop in property prices would only be temporary, govt is spending hugh sums in MRT infrastructure, still worth paying additional 150 to 200k for mrt home for 99 yrs lease vs 100k for 10 yrs COE!!. Former has potential to appreciate whilst later depreciates all the way!

East Lover

14-08-12, 08:56

You sold your T!!! Oh my!!! You must have missed the place very much!:eek:
we rent in T also because i really like it!

East Lover

14-08-12, 09:01

thanks, mine is a 3 bedder, living/dining area is fairly large as got additional family area, 1324 sqft, but low floor 4 storey and with pool view... are you renting a place now? my better half will unlikely agree to two moves in such a short space of time, but it makes very good sense to let go now ...back-up plan is to rent out ... but I rather cash out and wait...
yes, a 2 bedder next to MRT/mall will be great ... Simei is already pretty developed ... remaining place is Tanah Merah ... with limited land in Singapore, any drop in property prices would only be temporary, govt is spending hugh sums in MRT infrastructure, still worth paying additional 150 to 200k for mrt home for 99 yrs lease vs 100k for 10 yrs COE!!. Former has potential to appreciate whilst later depreciates all the way!
mine is 3rd floor, best block in T but can't see reservior... that's the reason I quickly snapped a reservior view unit in WV during day 1.....

no choice lah, my HDB rented out, so can't move back, and in fact, we love T so much, also hard to go back HDB, DBR is not ready for TOP yet, so we are renting a 3 bedder in T, so that we can see the WV progress daily happily hahaha :D

now i'm headache for next step... i cant find some good buy nowadays... Tanah Merah? :D :D

jbtay

14-08-12, 09:24

mine is 3rd floor, best block in T but can't see reservior... that's the reason I quickly snapped a reservior view unit in WV during day 1.....

no choice lah, my HDB rented out, so can't move back, and in fact, we love T so much, also hard to go back HDB, DBR is not ready for TOP yet, so we are renting a 3 bedder in T, so that we can see the WV progress daily happily hahaha :D

now i'm headache for next step... i cant find some good buy nowadays... Tanah Merah? :D :D

wow, sis, thats a brilliant move, set me thinking... you already invested in DB.. and WV will be new home .. good to stay in cash for time being ...TM should have potential ....mixed dev there only a matter of time but will not be cheap ...wait for next residential site ...cooling measures not just cooling but also calming meaning at most prices stay flat ...:cheers5:

desquire

14-08-12, 09:58

we rent in T also because i really like it!

Hahah! You're really one cool person!!! I like your style!:)

desquire

14-08-12, 10:02

thanks, mine is a 3 bedder, living/dining area is fairly large as got additional family area, 1324 sqft, but low floor 4 storey and with pool view... are you renting a place now? my better half will unlikely agree to two moves in such a short space of time, but it makes very good sense to let go now ...back-up plan is to rent out ... but I rather cash out and wait...
yes, a 2 bedder next to MRT/mall will be great ... Simei is already pretty developed ... remaining place is Tanah Merah ... with limited land in Singapore, any drop in property prices would only be temporary, govt is spending hugh sums in MRT infrastructure, still worth paying additional 150 to 200k for mrt home for 99 yrs lease vs 100k for 10 yrs COE!!. Former has potential to appreciate whilst later depreciates all the way!

At the rate things are going, there's very little chance that the COE will drop regardless of economic crisis or not. Again, most of us need our own transport t make life moe feasible hence the need to splurge and dived int pool of the COE. Crazy really, with horrid graffic conditions here plus ERP everywhere and high roadtaxes and vehicle inspections. Endless list when a car is purchased. Not forgetting petrol, weekly car wash, servicing, insurance... grrrrrr....

The MRT is not helping much thes days. I've heard from many how inefficient and frustrating it can be to commute in one. Haha, typical life of a Singaporean! We are born and bred here so well...:tongue3:

Buy a small car, chill out at WV. This could be a way to help destress I hope... hahahah!

desquire

14-08-12, 10:07

mine is 3rd floor, best block in T but can't see reservior... that's the reason I quickly snapped a reservior view unit in WV during day 1.....

no choice lah, my HDB rented out, so can't move back, and in fact, we love T so much, also hard to go back HDB, DBR is not ready for TOP yet, so we are renting a 3 bedder in T, so that we can see the WV progress daily happily hahaha :D

now i'm headache for next step... i cant find some good buy nowadays... Tanah Merah? :D :D

I personally prefer reservoir to MRT but again that's my personal choice (hahaha, of course not cause' I bought a unit over at WV). But i assure you 90% of the Singaporeans will jump at the opportunity of having an MRT track close to their home for their own convenience. So, less headache. DBR will be alright. There's always axe oil to relieve the pain in your head!hehehheeh:p

teck

14-08-12, 11:27

teck

14-08-12, 11:33

I personally prefer reservoir to MRT but again that's my personal choice (hahaha, of course not cause' I bought a unit over at WV). But i assure you 90% of the Singaporeans will jump at the opportunity of having an MRT track close to their home for their own convenience. So, less headache. DBR will be alright. There's always axe oil to relieve the pain in your head!hehehheeh:p

I prefer "reservoir" too! I went to Archipelago to have a look and I am quite impressed with their "finishing". But according to the agent, they not selling "view"... Thus, all low building. But after having viewed that, I am glad I got a unit at WV.:cheers5: :cheers5: :cheers5:

desquire

14-08-12, 13:02

I prefer "reservoir" too! I went to Archipelago to have a look and I am quite impressed with their "finishing". But according to the agent, they not selling "view"... Thus, all low building. But after having viewed that, I am glad I got a unit at WV.:cheers5: :cheers5: :cheers5:

Congrats there! We are all so happy to have you on board!!! So which stack did you get? Our Admin manager, the ever helpful bro Kengar will update the list!:D

teck

14-08-12, 13:08

Congrats there! We are all so happy to have you on board!!! So which stack did you get? Our Admin manager, the ever helpful bro Kengar will update the list!:D
Thanks!:)
I am at stack 12....:cheers5:

Kengar

14-08-12, 13:11

teck

14-08-12, 13:22

It is about $8K to upgrade to marble for my 3-bedder. It cover the living hall, dining and walkway to the bedrooms.

It might be too late to ask now, but no harm trying to call Shirley to check.

Good Luck!

Shirley Koh

DID: 6303 6163

Oh. Will try call her later. Will they entertain some other
"funny request"? ie: I already told Shirley to seal off the door from mbr to yard, and I intend to change the wardrobe opening to a "open" concept so it will be like a walk-in wardrobe... Maybe change the wardrobe door or something like that...

Kengar

14-08-12, 13:30

Oh. Will try call her later. Will they entertain some other
"funny request"? ie: I already told Shirley to seal off the door from mbr to yard, and I intend to change the wardrobe opening to a "open" concept so it will be like a walk-in wardrobe... Maybe change the wardrobe door or something like that...

Congrats on getting Stack 12, the No. 1 Hot Stack that was sold out early during the VVIP launch :D

I think Sim Lian may not entertain design change to wardrobe, we asked for sliding door but got rejected. Hence I have ask Sim Lian not to install the wardrobe at all.

teck

14-08-12, 13:41

Congrats on getting Stack 12, the No. 1 Hot Stack that was sold out early during the VVIP launch :D

I think Sim Lian may not entertain design change to wardrobe, we asked for sliding door but got rejected. Hence I have ask Sim Lian not to install the wardrobe at all.
Yah... I bought it during the VVIP launch... Still remember it was raining heavily that evening! Haha... It was suppose to be a "agent only" launch but I guess SL changed their mind and I rushed down to the show flat once I heard my cheque was drawn out for stack 12. It was after all a very worthy rush and all drenched.. Haha!:cheers5:

teck

14-08-12, 13:47

East Lover

14-08-12, 13:52

:)
Sis.... Urs at blk 77?
yes, mine is stack 09 :D we are next door neighbour :)

East Lover

14-08-12, 13:57

Yah... I bought it during the VVIP launch... Still remember it was raining heavily that evening! Haha... It was suppose to be a "agent only" launch but I guess SL changed their mind and I rushed down to the show flat once I heard my cheque was drawn out for stack 12. It was after all a very worthy rush and all drenched.. Haha!:cheers5:
wow lucky you! I wanted to go on that heavy raning day but my agen was only available next day.... when we arrived there (I remember it was a public holiday), all the stack 12 were gone, and no much left for stack 09 (later we knew SL bosses bought 3 units in stack 09, including the PH), so no choice lah, quickly snap one loh... on the very night, we flew to Taiwan for holiday. need to find lawyer, loan everthing after 10 days. very risky... really a fun memory now look back...:spliff:

teck

14-08-12, 14:18

:)
yes, mine is stack 09 :D we are next door neighbour :)
Stack 09? Haha... Got chance be neighbor and enjoy the breeze" together" at the balcony... Haha..:cheers5:

teck

14-08-12, 14:20

wow lucky you! I wanted to go on that heavy raning day but my agen was only available next day.... when we arrived there (I remember it was a public holiday), all the stack 12 were gone, and no much left for stack 09 (later we knew SL bosses bought 3 units in stack 09, including the PH), so no choice lah, quickly snap one loh... on the very night, we flew to Taiwan for holiday. need to find lawyer, loan everthing after 10 days. very risky... really a fun memory now look back...:spliff:
Oh... So yours is PH? Nice!

East Lover

14-08-12, 14:51

Oh... So yours is PH? Nice!
hahaha, my FEC Marketing Director is appointed by bro desquire, not by SL, so I'm not SL boss (yet) hahahah :cheers5:

teck

14-08-12, 15:11

hahaha, my FEC Marketing Director is appointed by bro desquire, not by SL, so I'm not SL boss (yet) hahahah :cheers5:
Hahaha... Ok... In that case still got chance to be next door neighbor... Lol

Kengar

14-08-12, 15:30

teck

14-08-12, 15:41

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fy2ihONv70c/UCn-NP_kC-I/AAAAAAAAAZA/fSf7u7V4ir4/s496/Microsoft%2520Excel%2520-%2520Stack.xls%2520%2520%255BCompatibility%2520Mode%255D%25208142012%252032753%2520PM.jpg
Wow. Great job! Thanks! We shall all be celebrating next year's Christmas at WV! :cheers5:

sleeping lamb

14-08-12, 19:24

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fy2ihONv70c/UCn-NP_kC-I/AAAAAAAAAZA/fSf7u7V4ir4/s496/Microsoft%2520Excel%2520-%2520Stack.xls%2520%2520%255BCompatibility%2520Mode%255D%2520814201252032753%2520PM.jpg very nice for somebody to do this :)

teck

15-08-12, 10:08

jbtay

15-08-12, 13:40

Went to 6.30am mass for Feast of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Had bkfast, then went for my walk to the reservoir. Took some pics. Looks on target for Xmas 13..Hip Hip Hooray :cheers4:

teck

15-08-12, 13:53

Went to 6.30am mass for Feast of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Had bkfast, then went for my walk to the reservoir. Took some pics. Looks on target for Xmas 13..Hip Hip Hooray :cheers4:
Nice pics! I was at the carpark at about 10am too.... Wonder if we can get those construction worker to help us take some aerial photos? Haha...:D

Kengar

15-08-12, 13:54

Sold 4 units in July with 51 units left.

92.6% sold to date :cheers1:

teck

15-08-12, 14:48

Sold 4 units in July with 51 units left.

92.6% sold to date :cheers1:

Still got so many units left? I would like to think its only left with stack 36(from what I understand from the agent)

East Lover

15-08-12, 16:02

Went to 6.30am mass for Feast of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Had bkfast, then went for my walk to the reservoir. Took some pics. Looks on target for Xmas 13..Hip Hip Hooray :cheers4:
U mean move in before Xmas 2013? So complet on july, TOP on sept, Reno on oct, nov move in, dec Xmas party!

desquire

15-08-12, 17:18

Went to 6.30am mass for Feast of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Had bkfast, then went for my walk to the reservoir. Took some pics. Looks on target for Xmas 13..Hip Hip Hooray :cheers4:
Thanks for the lovely photos!! Most of us share the same pastime of walkingvthe reservoir. Hahahha. :)

desquire

15-08-12, 17:20

Nice pics! I was at the carpark at about 10am too.... Wonder if we can get those construction worker to help us take some aerial photos? Haha...:D
It was earlier suggested by Sis Eastlover. Maybe u can buy a dozen of tiger as a trade off? One carton for more clearer 'exact unit' pictures? Good enough?

You're all the front runners. Nothing to worry. View pretty straight cut. We're the sandwiched ones. Hahhahaah!!:p

desquire

15-08-12, 17:23

Sold 4 units in July with 51 units left.

92.6% sold to date :cheers1:
Not bad. Still can sell and maintain a minimal number each month. I wonder how they donor without a showroom. The Trilliant a little different although it looks pretty similar in many ways. :p

desquire

15-08-12, 17:31

Still got so many units left? I would like to think its only left with stack 36(from what I understand from the agent)
Spot on. The bulk of it come from block 89. Mainly stack 36 which is at the corner facing the junction.

A few units from block 85 which I think is not bad too. The view from the iPad as shown by the agent makes my saliva drip. It's beautiful. Just that you get a free gingerbread man every afternoon!! Hahahha. :D

East Lover

15-08-12, 20:27

Nice pics! I was at the carpark at about 10am too.... Wonder if we can get those construction worker to help us take some aerial photos? Haha...:D
Yes pls! I want to see see!

jbtay

15-08-12, 21:19

U mean move in before Xmas 2013? So complet on july, TOP on sept, Reno on oct, nov move in, dec Xmas party!

ha ha, your milestones look good, lets use these to track.:D

minami-san

15-08-12, 22:51

ha ha, your milestones look good, lets use these to track.:D
Great! Have been browsing furniture shops and so tempted to buy but fear of buying without the exact measurements. Earlier the TOP, earlier i can start to shop!!! :cheers5:

desquire

16-08-12, 07:12

Great! Have been browsing furniture shops and so tempted to buy but fear of buying without the exact measurements. Earlier the TOP, earlier i can start to shop!!! :cheers5:

With a shoppin bag, the migraine starts after that the bag tears and e wallet gets lost!! Arrgghhhhh!!!:D

minami-san

16-08-12, 23:49

With a shoppin bag, the migraine starts after that the bag tears and e wallet gets lost!! Arrgghhhhh!!!:D
U are so funny! Really glad that my neighbours in FEC are such a great bunch! The knowlegables, the humorous and the resourefuls!:cheers4:

Echelon

17-08-12, 00:04

Hi, just joining in with my future neighbors here. Finally made the decision after a year later....sigh. But am happy. Looking forward to hearing from all.

Cheers!

Kengar

17-08-12, 09:04

Hey Echelon, Welcome to the family!

Hope you will enjoy the company here! :D

Which stack did you get?

Hi, just joining in with my future neighbors here. Finally made the decision after a year later....sigh. But am happy. Looking forward to hearing from all.

Cheers!

teck

17-08-12, 12:29

Hi, just joining in with my future neighbors here. Finally made the decision after a year later....sigh. But am happy. Looking forward to hearing from all.

Cheers!

Welcome on board!

teck

17-08-12, 12:31

Hi, not sure if anyone discuss this before, but did anyone realize that the "quarry view" from WV is the only site that is unblocked by the trees? I am just wondering if SL is the one who send someone there to remove those trees or it just happen so naturally? Haha...

jbtay

17-08-12, 15:45

Hi, just joining in with my future neighbors here. Finally made the decision after a year later....sigh. But am happy. Looking forward to hearing from all.

Cheers!

Welcome to WV, as the dev progresses and take shape, its looking more and more lovely, Quarry view, Reservoir view, near enough to so many malls, Giant, including the upcoming Bedok Residences and yet far from the bustling crowd, good schools, poly, univ, and still have option to future DTL Tampines West Stn (12.5 mins brisk walk, 15 mins normal walk - okay in the cool evening and quite pleasant), its really the best of many worlds...
The site layout is lovely, quite well arranged around the fringe and a unique ship deck club house ready to set sail into the sunset ... The view is breath-taking and even if you can't see it from your unit, just take a walk, morning, evening and feel the breeze and listen to the birds and watch the squirrel dancing about in the branches (there are a couple around). Life is meant to be like this ....Welcome ..:cool:

Kengar

17-08-12, 16:08

Bro you have amazingly summarized the whole message SL trying to sell in less than 200 words! :D

They should have got you involved early in their marketing activities and probably all the units would have been sold by now.

Welcome to WV, as the dev progresses and take shape, its looking more and more lovely, Quarry view, Reservoir view, near enough to so many malls, Giant, including the upcoming Bedok Residences and yet far from the bustling crowd, good schools, poly, univ, and still have option to future DTL Tampines West Stn (12.5 mins brisk walk, 15 mins normal walk - okay in the cool evening and quite pleasant), its really the best of many worlds...
The site layout is lovely, quite well arranged around the fringe and a unique ship deck club house ready to set sail into the sunset ... The view is breath-taking and even if you can't see it from your unit, just take a walk, morning, evening and feel the breeze and listen to the birds and watch the squirrel dancing about in the branches (there are a couple around). Life is meant to be like this ....Welcome ..:cool: